Patents by Inventor Russell John Lenz

Russell John Lenz 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).

  • Current limiting fuse
    Patent number: 8035473
    Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Frank J. Muench, Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
  • Current Limiting Fuse
    Publication number: 20110025448
    Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Frank J. Muench, JR., Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
  • Current limiting fuse
    Patent number: 7834738
    Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Frank J. Muench, Jr., Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
  • Current Limiting Fuse
    Publication number: 20090079533
    Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: FRANK J. MUENCH, JR., ALLEN LEROY JOHNSON, GORDON THOMAS BORCK, RUSSELL JOHN LENZ
  • Current limiting fuse
    Patent number: 7477129
    Abstract: A housing for a current limiting fuse that includes a metal fuse element and a non-conductive filler material. The fuse element is configured to melt to create an open circuit when an applied current exceeds a threshold amount. The housing includes first and second cylindrical members. The first cylindrical member has an open end portion and the second cylindrical member has an integrally formed closed end portion and an open end portion configured to be attached to the open end portion of the first cylindrical member to close the housing. The housing also includes a fastening member configured to prevent the open end portion of the first cylindrical member from separating from the open end portion of the second cylindrical member when the fuse element melts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Frank J. Muench, Jr., Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz