Patents by Inventor Michael Helmers

Michael Helmers 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: 4536659
    Abstract: An improved disconnect/ground switch assembly for use in conjunction with a high voltage DC power supply is disclosed. High voltage rectified DC power is provided on a conductor through an insulating bushing. An electrically conductive contacting mechanism mounted on the end of the bushing and in electrical contact with the conductor serves as a source of power for driving a pair of loads through respectively associated switching contact members. Actuating mechanisms for switching either or both of the switch contacts to associated grounded contacts are shown. Opposed apertures in the switch housing are adapted for receiving load driving conductors positioned in conductor conduits. A transparent covering of a viewing aperture for observing the positions of the switch contacts is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: NWL Transformers
    Inventors: James P. Seitz, Michael Helmers