Patents by Inventor Jeffrey K. Hudgins

Jeffrey K. Hudgins 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).

  • Patent number: 9038837
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electrical panels or enclosures. More particularly, the invention encompasses a removable endwall plate for electrical panels or enclosures. The present invention is also directed to a novel electrical panel or enclosure where an endwall is removably attached to a frame. The endwall can be removed and can be cut at desired locations to create holes or openings for electrical components. The removable endwall can also have one or more knockouts which can be removed from the endwall as needed. One could also have at least one knockout within the knockout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Arthur Shumate, Brian J. Rusch
  • Patent number: 8665582
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a mounting bracket for a modular panel. More particularly, the invention encompasses a quick roll mounting bracket for modular panels. The quick roll mounting bracket for a modular panel provides an easier/improved means for an installer to install a modular panel and to electrically and mechanically couple the modular panels together. The inventive roller bracket helps guide the modular panel during the coupling process by providing at least one wheel or a rolling interface to an otherwise metallic or metal-to-metal interface. The wheel or a rolling interface could be secured to the modular panel via at least one mounting bracket or via at least one spacer or at least one emboss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Fan Zhang
  • Patent number: 8014131
    Abstract: A positioning block and method for spacing riser bus bars includes an insulating material body forming recesses along a longitudinal axis of the block, each recess for receiving an electric riser bus bar therein. A binding feature is formed adjacent to at least one wall of the recesses for securing the riser bus bar within the recess. A locator feature is formed between the walls of each recess for aligning the riser bus bar within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Fan Zhang, Kristopher Scott Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110096470
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a basepan assembly for an electrical panel. The basepan assembly can comprise an interconnectable plurality of pieces. In certain exemplary embodiments, a first piece from the plurality of pieces can comprise an inserter. In certain exemplary embodiments, a first piece from the plurality of pieces can comprise a receiver adapted to slidably receive an inserter of a second piece from the plurality of pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110038103
    Abstract: A positioning block and method for spacing riser bus bars includes an insulating material body forming recesses along a longitudinal axis of the block, each recess for receiving an electric riser bus bar therein. A binding feature is formed adjacent to at least one wall of the recesses for securing the riser bus bar within the recess. A locator feature is formed between the walls of each recess for aligning the riser bus bar within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Fan Zhang, Kristopher Scott Robinson
  • Patent number: 7855871
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a load center. More particularly, the invention encompasses a generator ready load center (GRLC). The present invention is also directed to a novel generator ready load center (GRLC) that operates as a standard load center but is ready to accommodate an automatic transfer switch (ATS) for a standby generator, or a manual transfer switch (MTS) for a portable generator. Further the generator ready load center provides an automatic and manual transfer between primary and secondary power sources. The generator ready load center solves the problem of dangerous back-feeding between the primary power source and the secondary power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Brian Rusch, Kris Robinson, Jon Pickens, Carey Harnois, James Washburn
  • Publication number: 20100258559
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electrical panels or enclosures. More particularly, the invention encompasses a removable endwall plate for electrical panels or enclosures. The present invention is also directed to a novel electrical panel or enclosure where an endwall is removably attached to a frame. The endwall can be removed and can be cut at desired locations to create holes or openings for electrical components. The removable endwall can also have one or more knockouts which can be removed from the endwall as needed. One could also have at least one knockout within the knockout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Arthur Shumate, Brian J. Rusch
  • Publication number: 20100212233
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a mounting bracket for a modular panel. More particularly, the invention encompasses a quick roll mounting bracket for modular panels. The quick roll mounting bracket for a modular panel provides an easier/improved means for an installer to install a modular panel and to electrically and mechanically couple the modular panels together. The inventive roller bracket helps guide the modular panel during the coupling process by providing at least one wheel or a rolling interface to an otherwise metallic or metal-to-metal interface. The wheel or a rolling interface could be secured to the modular panel via at least one mounting bracket or via at least one spacer or at least one emboss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Fan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100173537
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a lug landing accessory. More particularly, the invention encompasses a field installed lug landing accessory. The present invention is also directed to a novel lug landing kit that can be installed by an installer in the field. The invention further comprises a lug coupler comprising a set of bus bars, each of the set of the bus bars are secured to an electrically non-conductive housing of the lug coupler. The bus bar has at least one opening for the passage of at least one electrically conductive protrusion, and the bus bars are electrically connected to at least one corresponding breaker strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090244816
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a load center. More particularly, the invention encompasses a generator ready load center (GRLC). The present invention is also directed to a novel generator ready load center (GRLC) that operates as a standard load center but is ready to accommodate an automatic transfer switch (ATS) for a standby generator, or a manual transfer switch (MTS) for a portable generator. Further the generator ready load center provides an automatic and manual transfer between primary and secondary power sources. The generator ready load center solves the problem of dangerous back-feeding between the primary power source and the secondary power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Brian Rusch, Kris Robinson, Jon Pickens, Carey Harnois, James Washburn
  • Patent number: 7136277
    Abstract: There is provided a method and a basepan assembly for a panel board. The basepan assembly comprises a basepan having a bottom portion and at least one sidewall. A first bus bar is mounted in the bottom portion of the basepan. A second bus bar is mounted to its side proximate the side wall of the basepan. The side wall can include fasteners to couple the second bus bar to the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Reggie Davis, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Brian Rusch
  • Publication number: 20040145837
    Abstract: There is provided a method and a basepan assembly for a panel board. The basepan assembly comprises a basepan having a bottom portion and at least one sidewall. A first bus bar is mounted in the bottom portion of the basepan. A second bus bar is mounted to its side proximate the side wall of the basepan. The side wall can include fasteners to couple the second bus bar to the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Reggie Davis, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Brian Rusch
  • Patent number: 4649241
    Abstract: A high-speed, high-current making switch is provided which has a driver which forms an air cylinder in the housing and which has movable contacts attached thereto. The driver moves the contacts to make and break the circuit. The force to move the driver is provided by pressurized air within the housing chamber which in response to the operation of a solenoid which operates a latch allows the contacts to make very rapidly. Upon operation of the solenoid, the latch is removed from abutting contact with the driver thereby allowing the driver to move in response to the air pressure and make the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Siemens-Allis, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Young, Roger D. Luke, Henry J. Rhodes, Jeffrey K. Hudgins