Patents by Inventor Timothy F. Masters

Timothy F. Masters 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: 9678117
    Abstract: An electrical test switch has an integral energized circuit indicator. The energized circuit indicator is integrated into the front and/or rear covers of the test switch. The energized circuit indicator is passive and senses properties of the at least one conductor of the device being tested by being placed in proximity of the device. The voltage display provides personnel a visual indication of whether the electrical device being tested is energized without requiring a physical test or direct connection to the at least one conductor of the device being measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Timothy F. Masters, Roy Ball
  • Publication number: 20150339908
    Abstract: An electrical test switch has an integral energized circuit indicator. The energized circuit indicator is integrated into the front and/or rear covers of the test switch. The energized circuit indicator is passive and senses properties of the at least one conductor of the device being tested by being placed in proximity of the device. The voltage display provides personnel a visual indication of whether the electrical device being tested is energized without requiring a physical test or direct connection to the at least one conductor of the device being measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Timothy F. Masters, Roy Ball
  • Patent number: 8604366
    Abstract: A modular test switch assembly includes a plurality of stackable features that may be arranged in a variety of configurations. Each module includes a test switch and includes features to engage adjoining modules in the assembly. The entire test switch assembly is secured together using a retaining rod that is inserted through aligned thru-holes in the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Andrew Bower, Timothy F. Masters, Roy Ball
  • Publication number: 20110056819
    Abstract: A modular test switch assembly includes a plurality of stackable features that may be arranged in a variety of configurations. Each module includes a test switch and includes features to engage adjoining modules in the assembly. The entire test switch assembly is secured together using a retaining rod that is inserted through aligned thru-holes in the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Andrew Bower, Timothy F. Masters, Roy Ball
  • Patent number: D583334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Roy Ball, Timothy F. Masters, Patrick Hugh, Richard Lindo, Todd Gentile
  • Patent number: D585388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Roy Ball, Timothy F. Masters
  • Patent number: D587213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Roy Ball, Timothy F. Masters
  • Patent number: D640642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: ABB Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Ball, Timothy F. Masters, Andrew Bower
  • Patent number: D735679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Timothy F. Masters, Armando Varela
  • Patent number: D751995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Timothy F. Masters, Armando Varela
  • Patent number: D761740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Timothy F. Masters, Armando Varela