Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Yazvac

Thomas A. Yazvac 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).

  • Fused disconnect switch
    Patent number: 4778959
    Abstract: A fused disconnect switch within a metal enclosure provides rapid connection line and load stabs with a minimum degree of arcing. The operating handle is arranged within the switch enclosure and is accessed by means of an operating handle extension. The operating handle mechanism is isolated from the electrical components within the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Sabatella, John A. Morby, Thomas A. Yazvac
  • Integrated lighting panelboard and wiring gutter assembly
    Patent number: 4683517
    Abstract: An integrated circuit breaker lighting panelboard and wiring gutter assembly allows the circuit breakers and the power system wiring cables to be housed within a common enclosure. A pair of keyed trim plates can be optionally mounted on either side of the lighting panelboard access door to provide a large wiring cable gutter on one side of the enclosure. Alternatively, one of the keyed trim plates can be mounted on each side of the lighting panelboard access door for a smaller wiring cable gutter on each side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Thomas A. Yazvac