Patents by Inventor Thian Nguan Quah

Thian Nguan Quah 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).

  • Patent number: 7482548
    Abstract: An extended actuating device for a circuit breaker is provided, including a trip assistance device having a first rotary device integral in rotation with a control lever of the circuit breaker. A second rotary device is integral in rotation with a remote control device. The second rotary device is able to be driven in rotation by the first rotary device as far as a first position corresponding to the tripped position of the lever of the circuit breaker. A return spring is provided to force the second rotary device towards its first position. A breakable mechanical link device releases the return spring when its breakable mechanical link is broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Periot, Evans C. K Er, Thian Nguan Quah
  • Publication number: 20080135389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extended actuating device for a circuit breaker (D), comprising a trip assistance device comprising: a first rotary device (3) integral in rotation with a control lever (M) of the circuit breaker (D), a second rotary device (4) integral in rotation with a remote control device (OD), the said second rotary device (4) being able to be driven in rotation by the first rotary device (3) as far as a first position corresponding to the tripped position (TRIP) of the lever (M) of the circuit breaker (D), a return spring (8) tending to force the second rotary device (4) towards its first position, a breakable mechanical link device (5, 6) able to release the return spring (8) when its breakable mechanical link is broken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Marie PERIOT, Evans C.K Er, Thian Nguan Quah