Patents by Inventor Michael P. Culhane

Michael P. Culhane 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).

  • Vacuum switchgear assembly and system
    Patent number: 7772515
    Abstract: Insulated vacuum switchgear and active switchgear elements therefor are provided with a composite overwrap for mechanically isolating a vacuum insulator from axial loads in use without reinforcing or insulating encapsulations. A dielectric buffer layer is provided to fill voids or discontinuities in the overwrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Paul N. Stoving, Michael P. Culhane