Patents by Inventor Sharon Niehoff

Sharon Niehoff 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).

  • Build-in LOTO device on equipment breaker panel
    Patent number: 7148435
    Abstract: An apparatus for a lock out/tag out device that is a permanent attachment to a standard breaker box is disclosed. The device is designed to prevent movement of an electrical breaker handle to a closed position when the device is in use. The device also prevents locking a breaker in an on position, thereby lowering safety concerns. When the device is not in use, the device will not interfere with the operation of the breakers and stays conveniently attached to the breaker box. The device also allows storage of locking devices when not in use, thereby enabling personnel to perform a service procedure more efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen K. Lau, Michael Rosenstein, Carl Johnson, Sharon Niehoff
  • Build-in loto device on equipment breaker panel
    Publication number: 20060151306
    Abstract: An apparatus for a lock out/tag out device that is a permanent attachment to a standard breaker box is disclosed. The device is designed to prevent movement of an electrical breaker handle to a closed position when the device is in use. The device also prevents locking a breaker in an on position, thereby lowering safety concerns. When the device is not in use, the device will not interfere with the operation of the breakers and stays conveniently attached to the breaker box. The device also allows storage of locking devices when not in use, thereby enabling personnel to perform a service procedure more efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Allen Lau, Michael Rosenstein, Carl Johnson, Sharon Niehoff