Patents by Inventor Peter E. G. Carpenter

Peter E. G. Carpenter 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).

  • Switch fuse unit
    Patent number: 4496916
    Abstract: A modular switch-fuse unit is provided which can be engaged via terminals 26 with a busbar supply system. The unit is divided into a switch compartment 14 and a fuse compartment 16, the latter having an access door 36 which is normally blocked by operating handle 38 when in the "on" position. Handle 38 is provided with a semi-concealed latch 64 allowing access to the fuses 32 when live.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Peter E. G. Carpenter, Andrew P. Baker
  • Single phase electrical panelboard
    Patent number: 4167768
    Abstract: A single phase electrical panelboard so arranged as to be compatible with three phase systems. Circuit controlling elements may be fitted to the panelboard, the circuit controlling elements being mechanically supported on a first support rail arranged parallel to the bus-bar so as to engage electrically terminals fitted to the bus-bar. Additionally, panelboard is provided with a second support for the circuit controlling elements, the second support being in the form of a flat strip having an edgewise relationship to the bus-bar and located in a base plate at each of its ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Andrew P. Baker, Peter E. G. Carpenter