Patents by Inventor Keith Washburn

Keith Washburn 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).

  • Circuit interruption device with constrictive arc extinguishing feature
    Patent number: 9431195
    Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Sensata Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, William Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
  • CIRCUIT INTERRUPTION DEVICE WITH CONSTRICTIVE ARC EXTINGUISHING FEATURE
    Publication number: 20150287559
    Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, Willaim Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
  • Circuit interruption device with constrictive arc extinguishing feature
    Patent number: 9064659
    Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, William Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
  • Assembly of electric motor starter components
    Patent number: 9025286
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for assembly of electric motor starter connecting packages that enable increased automation and reduced assembly via top-down assembly of circuit components, thereby allowing robotic placement, connection, and securing of circuit components. The connecting package can include an electric motor starter, with optional overload protector, packaged as one unit. The motor starter can include an electrical circuit containing a triac, current transformer, Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) element, resistor, and a capacitor. A cover and base of the connecting package enclose and firmly secure connected circuit elements without needing a circuit board or filler material. The device design enables quick testing of the motor starter circuit and circuit elements after being enclosed by the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Washburn, Christian V. Pellon, Kevin Dropps, Mark C. Carlos, Daniel Quinn
  • CIRCUIT INTERRUPTION DEVICE WITH CONSTRICTIVE ARC EXTINGUISHING FEATURE
    Publication number: 20140263189
    Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, William Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
  • ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRIC MOTOR STARTER COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20120327539
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for assembly of electric motor starter connecting packages that enable increased automation and reduced assembly via top-down assembly of circuit components, thereby allowing robotic placement, connection, and securing of circuit components. The connecting package can include an electric motor starter, with optional overload protector, packaged as one unit. The motor starter can include an electrical circuit containing a triac, current transformer, Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) element, resistor, and a capacitor. A cover and base of the connecting package enclose and firmly secure connected circuit elements without needing a circuit board or filler material. The device design enables quick testing of the motor starter circuit and circuit elements after being enclosed by the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Keith Washburn, Christian V. Pellon, Kevin Dropps, Mark C. Carlos, Daniel Quinn