Patents by Inventor Robert G. Markowski

Robert G. Markowski 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).

  • Publication number: 20200331250
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Patent number: 10730277
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: XAMAX INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Publication number: 20190337277
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Patent number: 10350867
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: XAMAX INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Publication number: 20170190162
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Patent number: 9636893
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Xamax Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Publication number: 20160046105
    Abstract: A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: XAMAX INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Martin J. Weinberg, James Yuan
  • Patent number: 5473129
    Abstract: An electric disconnect switch enclosure for outdoor applications includes a viewing window to visually ascertain the ON-OFF conditions of the switch contacts without having to motivate the switch handle or open the enclosure door. The viewing window can be formed in the enclosure door in an automated manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Jon P. McCuin, Gary P. Michaelis, George J. Boucher
  • Patent number: 5450282
    Abstract: A circuit breaker support saddle is assembled automatically from three plastic support pieces without welding or using separate fasteners to secure the pieces together. The metal circuit breaker support rails are positioned onto blocks integrally formed on the two outermost pieces to mechanically hold the pieces together as a single unit. The circuit breaker stab support busses are retained within elongated slots formed within the outer edges of the central support piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy W. Webber, Robert G. Markowski, Peter F. Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 5272296
    Abstract: A remote actuator for an enclosed molded case circuit breaker utilizes an actuator cable connection with the circuit breaker operating handle in a "pull-pull" arrangement. The cable is arranged in an endless loop between the actuator handle and the circuit breaker operating handle. Moving the actuator handle in a first direction pulls the circuit breaker operating handle to its ON position while moving the actuator handle in an opposite direction pulls the circuit breaker operating handle to its OFF position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dean A. Robarge, Robert G. Markowski
  • Patent number: 5241136
    Abstract: A wire cable attachment adapter unit is secured to the top or bottom ends of a circuit breaker or electric switch enclosure to provide strain relief to the electrical power distribution cables that connect with the circuit breakers or switches arranged within the enclosure. The cable support adapter includes a plurality of integrally-formed bulkheads projecting from a support base with upstanding side arms having serrated outer surfaces and separately formed U-shaped clamps having striations formed on the inner legs thereof. The U-shaped clamps are positioned over the side arms to form a cable-receiving channel. After electrical connections are made within the enclosure, the U-shaped clamps are forced against the side arms to fixedly trap the cables within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary P. Michaelis, Robert G. Markowski, John A. Morby
  • Patent number: 5241289
    Abstract: An industrial rated molded case circuit breaker fitted with an exhaust arc gas manifold arranged over ventilation slots of the circuit breaker and disposed at a line end thereof to redirect the arc exhaust gases exiting the ventilation slots. The exhaust arc gas manifold is fixedly attached to the circuit breaker to prevent an electric fault from occurring between the different phases of a multi-phase electric power distribution system connected to the line end of the circuit breaker. An electric fault is further prevented between the exiting arc gases and the line terminals attached to the circuit breaker thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, James R. Pratt, Dean A. Robarge
  • Patent number: 5193666
    Abstract: A remote actuator for an enclosed molded case circuit breaker or disconnect switch utilizes an actuator cable connection with the circuit breaker operating handle in a "pull-pull" arrangement. The cable is arranged in an endless loop between the actuator handle and the circuit breaker operating handle. Moving the actuator handle in a first direction pulls the circuit breaker operating handle to its ON position while moving the actuator handle in an opposite direction pulls the circuit breaker operating handle to its OFF positoin. A retractable handle extender on the actuator handle increases the torquing force applied to the actuator handle and the circuit breaker operating handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Dean A. Robarge, Jerome B. Tankersley, III
  • Patent number: 5172300
    Abstract: A combination panelboard-switchboard housing accepts plug-on connection with a plurality of modular electric switch-circuit breaker enclosures. The modular enclosure accepts circuit breakers or electric switches which can be field-installed with minor alteration to the enclosure. The modular switch enclosure further accepts a wide range of ampere ratings within a standard enclosure size. A mechanical latch arrangement on the bottom of the modular enclosure prevents the modular enclosure from being removed from the panelboard-switchboard housing. Controlled temperatures are achieved within the housing by optimized circulating air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John A. Morby, Robert J. Sabatella, Andre J. M'Sadoques, Robert G. Markowski, Christine T. Lamberti
  • Patent number: 5126918
    Abstract: A combination panelboard-switchboard housing accepts plug-on connection with a plurality of modular electric switch-circuit breaker enclosures. The modular enclosure accepts circuit breakers or electric switches which can be field-installed with minor alteration to the enclosure. The modular switch enclosure further accepts a wide range of ampere ratings within a standard enclosure size. A mechanical latch arrangement on the bottom of the modular enclosure prevents the modular enclosure from being removed from the panel-board-switchboard housing. Controlled temperatures are achieved within the housing by optimized circulating air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John A. Morby, Robert J. Sabatella, Andre J. M'Sadoques, Robert G. Markowski, Christine T. Lamberti
  • Patent number: 5113312
    Abstract: A combination panelboard-switchboard housing accepts plug-on connection with a plurality of electric switch-circuit breaker modules. Circuit breakers can also be directly connected onto the bus bars in a plug-on connection with minor modification. The bus bars are "edge-mounted" such that the minor dimension of the bus bars is perpendicular to the bottom of the housing to receive the modules as well as the circuit breakers, per se. Electrical insulation shields are arranged over those bus bars that are not connected with the circuit breakers or modules to prevent inadvertent contact with the bus bars when energized. The tabs extending from the edge of the insulation shields are keyed to accommodate for the different widths of the modules when the insulation shields are flush-mounted against one side of the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James R. Pratt, Dean A. Robarge, Robert G. Markowski, Denis A. Perzan, John A. Morby
  • Patent number: 5067043
    Abstract: A combination panelboard-switchboard housing accepts plug-on connection with a plurality of electric switch-circuit breaker modules. Circuit breakers can also be directly connected into the bus bars in a plug-on connection with minor modification. The bus bars are "edge-mounted" such that the minor dimension of the bus bars is perpendicular to the bottom of the housing to receive the modules as well as the circuit breakers, per se. Plastic or fiber insulation shields are arranged over those bus bars that are not connected with the circuit breakers or modules to prevent inadvertent contact with the bus bars when energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Denis A. Perzan, John A. Morby, Dean A. Robarge
  • Patent number: 4959514
    Abstract: A Fusible electric switch is herein described for increased ratings within industrial electrical distribution circuits by the provision of an arc exhaust gas controller. The arc gas controller cools and deionizes the arc gases that are generated upon separation of the switch contacts and exhausts the gases in a predetermined direction outside the switch enclosure. Fuse pullers are arranged at one end of each of the switch fuses to facilitate both installation and removal of the fuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dean A. Robarge, John A. Morby, Andre J. M'Sadoques, Robert G. Markowski
  • Patent number: 4945450
    Abstract: A multi-component electric switch-circuit breaker module permits electric switches and circuit breakers to be field-installed within existing panelboard-switchboard enclosures. The module contains a pair of compartments that are accessed by separate doors. Electric switches or circuit breakers can be arranged within both compartments or an electric switch can be installed within one compartment with an electric circuit breaker installed within the other. The module is removably attached to the panelboard-switchboard interior by means of a bail handle arrangement. The module is removed from the assembly by unscrewing the bail handle and manually accessing the module. Spring-loaded connector clips allow for repeated connection with and disconnection from the systems power bus with minimum contact resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Sabatella, Joseph J. Mrowka, Jon P. McCuin, Dean A. Robarge, Denis A. Perzan, Robert G. Markowski, David A. Reid
  • Patent number: 4902864
    Abstract: A fast operating disconnect switch minimizes the arc that occurs when the switch contacts are opened or closed by operation of a rotor assembly while the switch is electrically energized. A powerful operating spring within the operating mechanism under the control of a handle operator assembly overcenters upon the ON-OFF as well as OFF-ON movement of the handle operator. The handle operator assembly is adapted for either left-hand or right-hand mounting to a common rotor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Dean A. Robarge, Robert L. Owens, Jerome B. Tankersley, III