Patents by Inventor Paul J. Rollmann

Paul J. Rollmann 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).

  • Indicator reset tool, and circuit breaker and method employing the same
    Patent number: 6639492
    Abstract: An indicator reset tool is for a movable arc fault indicator of a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker further includes a housing enclosing separable contacts, an operating mechanism for opening and closing the separable contacts, and an operating handle protruding through an opening in the housing. An actuator actuates the movable indicator arc fault indicator and actuates the operating mechanism to trip the separable contacts open. The indicator reset tool includes a reset member having a first end with an indicator engaging portion structured to depress and reset the movable arc fault indicator. The second end of the reset member includes a handle portion for gripping by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas M. Hall, Michael F. Walz, Peter L. Nerstrom, James M. McCormick, Paul J. Rollmann, Edward L. Wellner, Steven C. Schmalz