Patents by Inventor Joseph Scott Dixon

Joseph Scott Dixon 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: 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.
  • Patent number: 7488218
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a retainer adapted to restrain a plurality of electrical conductors. The electrical conductors can be operably connectable to one or more circuit breakers. The retainer can be adapted to define a plurality of through-holes. Each of the plurality of through-holes can be adapted to nondestructively receive therethrough a conductor from the plurality of electrical conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Roland Joseph Montalbo
  • Patent number: 7445521
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a retainer adapted to restrain a plurality of electrical conductors. The electrical conductors can be operably connectable to one or more circuit breakers. The retainer can be adapted to define a plurality of through-holes. Each of the plurality of through-holes can be adapted to nondestructively receive therethrough a conductor from the plurality of electrical conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Roland Joseph Montalbo
  • Patent number: 7417849
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for an electric load center including a basepan with a plurality of fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises two independent structures, the first structure a self aligning support post and the second structure is an engaging lock. Both the self aligning support post and the engaging lock project away from the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post consists of a plurality of angled surfaces to facilitate assembly of the electrical component to the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post also contains an interior cavity that houses the engaging lock. The engaging lock has a first surface with an inclined angle with respect to the basepan and a second surface with a zero angle with respect to the basepan to facilitate retention of the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey Kenton Hudgins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7414829
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a mounting base adapted to be snapably coupled to a wiring lug. The wiring lug can comprise a prong, which can be adapted to electrically couple a circuit breaker to the wiring lug. The mounting base can define a chamber adapted to receive the wiring lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson
  • Publication number: 20080026634
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a retainer adapted to restrain a plurality of electrical conductors. The electrical conductors can be operably connectable to one or more circuit breakers. The retainer can be adapted to define a plurality of through-holes. Each of the plurality of through-holes can be adapted to nondestructively receive therethrough a conductor from the plurality of electrical conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Roland Joseph Montalbo
  • Publication number: 20080002339
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a mounting base adapted to be snapably coupled to a wiring lug. The wiring lug can comprise a prong, which can be adapted to electrically couple a circuit breaker to the wiring lug. The mounting base can define a chamber adapted to receive the wiring lug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson
  • Patent number: 7297021
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system, which can comprise a bypass hub for an electrical meter. The bypass hub can comprise an electrically conductive blade comprising a first socket engageable end and a second socket engageable end. The electrically conductive blade can define a through-hole. The electrically conductive blade can be coupled to a shaft via at least one blade retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson
  • Patent number: 7245480
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a load center comprising a basepan with a plurality of fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises a self aligning support post and an arm with engaging lock affixed thereto. The self aligning support post projects away from the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post consists of a plurality of angled surfaces to facilitate assembly of the electrical component to the first surface of the basepan. The engaging lock has a first surface with an inclined angle with respect to the basepan and a second surface angled at zero degrees with respect to the basepan to facilitate securing the electrical component to basepan first surface. The fastening device may also include a swing snap and an angled arm for securing electrical components to basepan first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson