Patents by Inventor JAMES JEFFERY

JAMES JEFFERY 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).

  • Publication number: 20160225543
    Abstract: A contact wear indicator assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The contact wear indicator assembly includes an interface assembly, an indicator drive assembly, and a user display assembly. The user display assembly includes an output device. The output device is structured to produce a visual indication representative of a measurable contact characteristic. The indicator drive assembly is operatively coupled to the interface assembly, whereby the indicator drive assembly moves between a first position and a second position corresponding to an interface assembly first and second position. The indicator drive assembly is measurably coupled to the user display assembly. The user display assembly is structured to convert the position data of the indicator drive assembly into a quantified output such as, but not limited to, contact characteristics. The user display assembly is further structured to display the indicator drive assembly position data on the output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke, Zachary R. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 9378901
    Abstract: A contact wear indicator assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The contact wear indicator assembly includes an interface assembly, an indicator drive assembly, and a user display assembly. The user display assembly includes an output device. The output device is structured to produce a visual indication representative of a measurable contact characteristic. The indicator drive assembly is operatively coupled to the interface assembly, whereby the indicator drive assembly moves between a first position and a second position corresponding to an interface assembly first and second position. The indicator drive assembly is measurably coupled to the user display assembly. The user display assembly is structured to convert the position data of the indicator drive assembly into a quantified output such as, but not limited to, contact characteristics. The user display assembly is further structured to display the indicator drive assembly position data on the output device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke, Zachary R. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20160178179
    Abstract: A grow light system for growing plants. The grow light system can have a carrier board assembly containing a plurality of apertures and a plurality of LED modules removably engaged with the carrier board in the apertures and forming a gap between LED module and the carrier board. The grow light system can be configured to draw air through the gap over the LEDs and along the heat sink fin to reduce the temperature of the LED module. A plurality of the LED modules can be connected in series and the carrier board can include a dedicated receptacle for a single LED module that is not connected in series with the remaining LED modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: James Jeffery Hanson, Ricky Joe Sullivan McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20160155586
    Abstract: An arc extinguishing contact assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The arc extinguishing contact assembly includes a fixed contact assembly, a movable contact assembly and an arc extinguishing assembly. The fixed contact assembly includes a fixed arc contact assembly, a fixed main contact assembly, and a number of movable, intermediate arc contact assemblies. The movable contact assembly includes a movable arc contact assembly and a movable main contact assembly. The arc extinguishing assembly is structured to extinguish an arc generated as the movable contact assembly moves between an open, first position and a closed, second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke
  • Publication number: 20160146218
    Abstract: A fan module is provided herein. The fan module includes a fan, a fan diverter, and a guide pin. The fan diverter is formed in the fan module. The fan diverter includes a diverter wall and a torsion spring along the diverter wall to position the diverter wall. The guide pin is connected to the diverter wall. The guide pin is formed to engage with a guide path formed along a chassis bay to position the diverter wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: James Jeffery SCHULZE, Troy Anthony DELLA FIORA
  • Publication number: 20160141117
    Abstract: A contact wear indicator assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The contact wear indicator assembly includes an interface assembly, an indicator drive assembly, and a user display assembly. The user display assembly includes an output device. The output device is structured to produce a visual indication representative of a measurable contact characteristic. The indicator drive assembly is operatively coupled to the interface assembly, whereby the indicator drive assembly moves between a first position and a second position corresponding to an interface assembly first and second position. The indicator drive assembly is measurably coupled to the user display assembly. The user display assembly is structured to convert the position data of the indicator drive assembly into a quantified output such as, but not limited to, contact characteristics. The user display assembly is further structured to display the indicator drive assembly position data on the output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke, Zachary R. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20160141136
    Abstract: A visible disconnect switch (VDS) interlock assembly is provided. The VDS interlock assembly is movable between a CBA, first lockout position, wherein a CBA second contact assembly cannot move when a VDS second contact assembly is in a first position, and a VDS, second lockout position, wherein a VDS second contact assembly cannot move when the CBA second contact assembly is in a second position. Further, the VDS interlock assembly is placed in an open position in between where the CBA, first lockout position and the VDS, second lockout position; from the open position the VDS interlock assembly may be moved into one of the CBA, first lockout position or the VDS, second lockout position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke, Zachary R. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 9343252
    Abstract: An arc extinguishing contact assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The arc extinguishing contact assembly includes a fixed contact assembly, a movable contact assembly and an arc extinguishing assembly. The fixed contact assembly includes a fixed arc contact assembly, a fixed main contact assembly, and a number of movable, intermediate arc contact assemblies. The movable contact assembly includes a movable arc contact assembly and a movable main contact assembly. The arc extinguishing assembly is structured to extinguish an arc generated as the movable contact assembly moves between an open, first position and a closed, second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke
  • Publication number: 20160124048
    Abstract: A portable diagnostic apparatus for performing diagnostic testing on a circuit breaker includes a number of sensor devices structured to generate a number of sensed parameter signals relating to operation of the circuit breaker during an operational sequence, a number of auxiliary input connectors structured to receive a number of auxiliary data signals from the circuit breaker, the number of auxiliary data signals relating to and being generated in response to the operation of the circuit breaker during the operational sequence, and control and diagnostic circuitry. The control and diagnostic circuitry is structured to control operation of the portable diagnostic apparatus, receive the number of sensed parameter signals and the number of auxiliary data signals, and generate a time signature based on the number of sensed parameter signals and the number of auxiliary data signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: KOUSTUBH DNYANDEO ASHTEKAR, JAMES JEFFERY BENKE, GREG D. HOLLAND
  • Publication number: 20160113438
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for customized control, monitoring, and analysis of commercial kitchen equipment. Example systems and methods include utilizing on-board servers on commercial kitchen equipment to provide remote access to operational information, real-time access to operational information, and mirrored control of commercial kitchen equipment using local and/or remote devices associated with the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: James Jeffery Hanson, Ricky Joe Sullivan McIntosh
  • Patent number: 9305726
    Abstract: An arc extinguishing contact assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The arc extinguishing contact assembly includes a fixed contact assembly, a movable contact assembly and an arc extinguishing assembly. The fixed contact assembly includes a fixed arc contact assembly, a fixed main contact assembly, and a number of movable, intermediate arc contact assemblies. The movable contact assembly includes a movable arc contact assembly and a movable main contact assembly. The arc extinguishing assembly is structured to extinguish an arc generated as the movable contact assembly moves between an open, first position and a closed, second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke
  • Patent number: 9290686
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of removing particulate matter from a surface. An example comprises contacting a kneadable dust removal composition with the surface so that the particulate matter adheres or becomes embedded within the composition, and is removed from the surface with the dust removal composition. Preferably the dust removal composition comprises a polymerized siloxane, more preferably a substituted polymerized siloxane, even more preferably, a non-cross-linked, linear polymerized siloxane. In other embodiments the invention comprises a kneadable dust removal composition, preferably comprising a polymerized siloxane. The dust removal composition may be packaged to be attachable to a broom, sweeper, or mop so that it make used to pick up residue from sweeping, brushing or mopping. In other embodiments the dust removal composition may be packaged in a “twist-up” or other similar package permitting the composition to be extruded or advanced to expose a fresh surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: James Jefferies Harrison
  • Publication number: 20160064169
    Abstract: An arc extinguishing contact assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The arc extinguishing contact assembly includes a fixed contact assembly, a movable contact assembly and an arc extinguishing assembly. The fixed contact assembly includes a fixed arc contact assembly, a fixed main contact assembly, and a number of movable, intermediate arc contact assemblies. The movable contact assembly includes a movable arc contact assembly and a movable main contact assembly. The arc extinguishing assembly is structured to extinguish an arc generated as the movable contact assembly moves between an open, first position and a closed, second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke
  • Publication number: 20160064170
    Abstract: An arc extinguishing contact assembly for a circuit breaker assembly is provided. The arc extinguishing contact assembly includes a fixed contact assembly, a movable contact assembly and an arc extinguishing assembly. The fixed contact assembly includes a fixed arc contact assembly, a fixed main contact assembly, and a number of movable, intermediate arc contact assemblies. The movable contact assembly includes a movable arc contact assembly and a movable main contact assembly. The arc extinguishing assembly is structured to extinguish an arc generated as the movable contact assembly moves between an open, first position and a closed, second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, James Jeffery Benke
  • Patent number: 9270092
    Abstract: Roll on floor (ROF) circuit breakers include a plurality of support wheels configured to contact a support surface as the ROF circuit breaker is moved between locations. The support wheels have a rocker configuration whereby weight of the ROF circuit breaker is transferred between different sets of the wheels during movement to thereby facilitate ease of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: James Jeffery Benke, Daniel Evan Palmieri, Douglas Michael Brandt
  • Publication number: 20150364277
    Abstract: A guard assembly is for an electrical enclosure. The electrical enclosure includes a housing, an electrical switching apparatus, and a handle. The guard assembly includes: a shaft including a first end and a second end, the first end being structured to be coupled to the handle, the second end being structured to be coupled to the electrical switching apparatus; and a sleeve assembly structured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, the sleeve assembly including a sleeve member, the sleeve member including: a base located proximate the first end of the shaft, and a cover portion extending from the base toward the second end of the shaft, the shaft extending at least partially through the cover portion. Responsive to the sleeve assembly moving from the retracted position toward the extended position, the sleeve member moves away from the second end of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: KENNETH MARTIN FISCHER, RONALD WILLIAM BRAND, JR., JAMES JEFFERY BENKE, KIMBERLEY MORRIS
  • Publication number: 20150357755
    Abstract: A socket is to receive a memory module usable in a computing system. A latch is to retain the memory module seated in the socket. The latch is to generate a positive locking latch retention force to prevent removal of the memory module while the latch is in a latched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert J Hastings, Joseph Allen, Minh H Nguyen, James Jeffery Schulze
  • Publication number: 20150332883
    Abstract: A linear actuator assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a multi-pole circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a plurality of pole units each having separable contacts. The linear actuator assembly includes a base unit comprising a housing, and a plurality of linear actuators. Each linear actuator is mounted within the housing in alignment with a corresponding one of the pole units. Each linear actuator actuates the separable contacts of the corresponding one of the pole units. A controller is adapted to control actuation of the linear actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventor: JAMES JEFFERY BENKE
  • Publication number: 20150262767
    Abstract: Cradle-assist assemblies attached to the breaker cradle housing and/or base or residing at least partially in the breaker cradle housing and/or base include at least one actuator configured to laterally translate the at least one right and the at least one left lock members from the extended lock position to the retracted unlocked position in response to input from a user. The at least one actuator and/or transverse member(s) can be held in a defined position so that the lock members of the cradle can be locked in the respective retracted or extended positions until the cradle assist (internal) lock is manually or automatically released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: James Jeffery Benke, Koustubh Dnyandeo Ashtekar, Hongbin Wang
  • Publication number: 20150245623
    Abstract: A control circuit for a cooking oven. The control circuit includes a contactor. The contactor has at least one contact and at least one coil. A relay (such as a solid-state relay) is in series connection with the contactor. A heating element is controlled by the relay and is in series connection with the relay and the contactor. The controller also includes a controller. The controller is configured to bypass the relay and to control power to the at least one coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: William S. Schjerven, SR., James Jeffery Hanson, Ricky Joe Sullivan McIntosh