Patents by Inventor James E. Bourgeois

James E. Bourgeois has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of and means for securing an electric switch operating lever in a one-hole mounting bushing
    Patent number: 4162386
    Abstract: A method of and means for securing a toggle type operating lever in place in an electric switch or the like. The lever is provided with integral trunnions that are fitted into pivot sockets formed internally in a switch mounting bushing. Tab portions partially sheared out the bushing wall are bent inwardly to underlie the pivot trunnions to retain the latter in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Assignee: Cutler-Hammer, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Bourgeois, Leonardus J. Josemans