Patents by Inventor Larry E. Billhartz

Larry E. Billhartz 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).

  • Bypass and meter release for watthour meter socket
    Patent number: 4388670
    Abstract: A watthour meter socket assembly of the type which engages the blades of a watthour meter. The blades are frictionally held by pairs of spring-loaded conductive jaws, which form the female contacts of the socket assembly. Helper springs are provided to increase the biasing of the jaws. In order to provide a conductive bypass when the meter is removed for servicing or replacement a reciprocable, conductive blade is mounted on a slide mechanism so that it can be wedged between the jaws. The wedging action simultaneously spreads the jaws apart, allowing removal of the meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Assignee: Siemens-Allis, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry E. Billhartz