Patents by Inventor Kenneth C. Bakhaus

Kenneth C. Bakhaus 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 breaker
    Patent number: 4922219
    Abstract: A circuit breaker having two subassemblies, connected via snap-lock means, which mesh together to provide manual operation with "trip free" response to overloads and no latch load on the bimetallic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Mechanical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Bakhaus, Bruce C. Sdunek
  • Backlighted trip indicator
    Patent number: 4688512
    Abstract: A back lighted trip indicator for a circuit breaker comprising an opaque tubular shield and a light translucent prism telescopically received in the shield and movable from a position totally within said shield when the manual operator is in the "ON" position to an exposed condition when the manual operator moves to the "OFF" position thereby to reflect ambient light through a frontal face on the prism to back light indicia on the frontal face of the prism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Mechanical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel D. Alper, Kenneth C. Bakhaus, Michael H. Estkowski
  • Snap-in bushing
    Patent number: 4687164
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a bushing that can be interlocked with an electrical circuit protector without modification thereof to provide for snap-in mounting of the protector in a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Mechanical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Bakhaus, Bruce C. Sdunek