Patents by Inventor Paul T. Bair

Paul T. Bair 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 having improved movable contact
    Patent number: 4264796
    Abstract: A circuit breaker including first and second spaced-apart stationary contacts and a movable contact operable between open and closed positions with respect to the stationary contact wherein the movable contact, when in the closed position, conducts electricity between the stationary contacts and wherein the movable contact, when in the open position, is spaced apart from one of the stationary contacts. The movable contact has a longitudinal slot extending from one end thereof, and the movable contact is pivotally engaged to one of the stationary contacts at the movable contact end wherein the slot is located. The first stationary contact has an end portion thereof which is disposed within the movable contact slot. Also included are means for effecting movement of the movable contact between the open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Hugh A. Nelson, Paul T. Bair, Alfred E. Maier