Patents by Inventor Timothy Fair
Timothy Fair 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).
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Patent number: 10431967Abstract: A cable management system maintains separation laterally between a plurality of distinct phase conductors, each of which includes one or more insulated electrical cables. The system includes an electrically non-conductive brace having free ends, a length between the free ends, and predetermined conductor locations that are spaced apart from one another along the length. Apertures extend through the brace at the conductor locations. The cable management system further includes retainer straps and strap locks. Each retainer strap reaches around a corresponding conductor at one of the conductor locations on one side of the brace, and reaches further through a corresponding pair of the apertures to the opposite side of the brace. Each strap lock engages a retainer strap at one side of the brace to retain a corresponding conductor in place at the conductor location on the opposite side of the brace.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Michael Rowe MacGowan, Timothy Fair, Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns
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Publication number: 20190044312Abstract: A cable management system maintains separation laterally between a plurality of distinct phase conductors, each of which includes one or more insulated electrical cables. The system includes an electrically non-conductive brace having free ends, a length between the free ends, and predetermined conductor locations that are spaced apart from one another along the length. Apertures extend through the brace at the conductor locations. The cable management system further includes retainer straps and strap locks. Each retainer strap reaches around a corresponding conductor at one of the conductor locations on one side of the brace, and reaches further through a corresponding pair of the apertures to the opposite side of the brace. Each strap lock engages a retainer strap at one side of the brace to retain a corresponding conductor in place at the conductor location on the opposite side of the brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Rowe MacGowan, Timothy Fair, Daniel Edward Hrncir, Robert Judson Burns
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Patent number: 9671425Abstract: A test apparatus that is usable with a switchgear cabinet is structured to mimic the operation of a circuit interruption device being received in the interior of the switchgear cabinet by providing a number of structures such as an engagement wall that engages a shutter assembly and moves it from a deployed state to an undeployed state. The engagement wall in the test apparatus has a number of openings formed therein that permit a number of electrical conductors and the relevant portions of the shutter assembly to be viewed from the exterior of the switchgear cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Fair, Daniel Edward Hrncir
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Publication number: 20170153270Abstract: A test apparatus that is usable with a switchgear cabinet is structured to mimic the operation of a circuit interruption device being received in the interior of the switchgear cabinet by providing a number of structures such as an engagement wall that engages a shutter assembly and moves it from a deployed state to an undeployed state. The engagement wall in the test apparatus has a number of openings formed therein that permit a number of electrical conductors and the relevant portions of the shutter assembly to be viewed from the exterior of the switchgear cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Fair, Daniel Edward Hrncir
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Patent number: 7974078Abstract: An electrical enclosure assembly is provided including a first enclosure and a second enclosure disposed within the first enclosure. The first enclosure having a plurality of walls defining an interior and an exterior with one of the walls including a first number of one way vents. The interior being substantially sealed from the exterior except at the first number of one way vents. The second enclosure having a plurality of walls defining an interior separate from the interior of the first enclosure. One of the plurality of walls of the second enclosure including a second number of one way vents. The interior of the second enclosure being substantially sealed from the interior of the first enclosure except at the second number of one way vents.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Jarrod L. Coomer, Michael H. Abrahamsen, David A. Metcalf, Timothy Fair
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Patent number: 7952042Abstract: A seal apparatus is disposed between a switchgear cabinet and a circuit breaker between the racked and unracked positions of the circuit breaker. The seal apparatus sealingly extends between the switchgear cabinet and the circuit breaker to resist fluid flow, such as exhaust gases and other matter, between an interior region of the switchgear cabinet and the exterior of the switchgear cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Jarrod Lyle Coomer, David Aaron Metcalf, Timothy Fair, Michael Howard Abrahamsen, Daniel Edward Hrncir, Stanley Ervin Moore, Amy Wilcox Rowell
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Publication number: 20100072039Abstract: A seal apparatus is disposed between a switchgear cabinet and a circuit breaker between the racked and unracked positions of the circuit breaker. The seal apparatus sealingly extends between the switchgear cabinet and the circuit breaker to resist fluid flow, such as exhaust gases and other matter, between an interior region of the switchgear cabinet and the exterior of the switchgear cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Jarrod Lyle Coomer, David Aaron Metcalf, Timothy Fair, Michael Howard Abrahamsen, Daniel Edward Hrncir, Stanley Ervin Moore, Amy Wilcox Rowell
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Publication number: 20090185332Abstract: A panel assembly for an electrical enclosure has a fixed mounting portion and a movable panel portion. The electrical enclosure has an interior substantially sealed from an exterior except at a number of apertures. The panel assembly includes a mounting portion coupled to the enclosure and a panel portion generally disposed over a corresponding one of the number of apertures. The panel portion is movable in a first direction from a first position to a second position by gas formed from an arcing event within the electrical enclosure passing outward through the corresponding aperture. The panel portion is constrained from movement in an opposite second direction due to a portion of the electrical enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: JARROD L. COOMER, MICHAEL H. ABRAHAMSEN, DAVID A. METCALF, TIMOTHY FAIR
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Publication number: 20090185333Abstract: An electrical enclosure assembly is provided including a first enclosure and a second enclosure disposed within the first enclosure. The first enclosure having a plurality of walls defining an interior and an exterior with one of the walls including a first number of one way vents. The interior being substantially sealed from the exterior except at the first number of one way vents. The second enclosure having a plurality of walls defining an interior separate from the interior of the first enclosure. One of the plurality of walls of the second enclosure including a second number of one way vents. The interior of the second enclosure being substantially sealed from the interior of the first enclosure except at the second number of one way vents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: JARROD L. COOMER, MICHAEL H. ABRAHAMSEN, DAVID A. METCALF, TIMOTHY FAIR
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Publication number: 20090180242Abstract: A seal assembly for an electrical enclosure having a draw-out circuit breaker and a number of conductors is provided having a movable first seal member and a movable second seal member. The circuit breaker includes a protruding nose portion that is engaged by the first and second seal members in a manner that sealingly engages the nose portion. The arrangement of the first and second seal members and the nose portion provides for the sealing engagement to be maintained when the circuit breaker is moved from a first position in which the circuit breaker is not electrically connected to the number of conductors and a second position in which the circuit breaker is electrically connected to the number of conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: JARROD L. COOMER, Michael H. Abrahamsen, David A. Metcalf, Timothy Fair, Stanley E. Moore
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Patent number: 7558052Abstract: A seal assembly for an electrical enclosure having a draw-out circuit breaker and a number of conductors is provided having a movable first seal member and a movable second seal member. The circuit breaker includes a protruding nose portion that is engaged by the first and second seal members in a manner that sealingly engages the nose portion. The arrangement of the first and second seal members and the nose portion provides for the sealing engagement to be maintained when the circuit breaker is moved from a first position in which the circuit breaker is not electrically connected to the number of conductors and a second position in which the circuit breaker is electrically connected to the number of conductors.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Jarrod L. Coomer, Michael H. Abrahamsen, David A. Metcalf, Timothy Fair, Stanley E. Moore
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Patent number: 7173811Abstract: An offset assembly for a circuit breaker includes at least one two plane member having a first plate and a second plate. The first and second plates are joined at an edge and extend generally perpendicular to each other. The second plate is structured to be coupled to the quick disconnect and the first plate is structured to be coupled to the circuit breaker terminal so that the second plate is not aligned with the centerline of the circuit breaker terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Howard Abrahamsen, Neal Edward Rowe, Stanley Ervin Moore, Timothy Fair, Marlyce Jean Scott
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Patent number: 7075021Abstract: A multiple-hole terminal lug is for a circuit breaker including a load terminal and a conductive terminal extension coupled thereto. The multiple-hole terminal lug includes a mounting portion and a receiving portion having a plurality of receptacles for electrically coupling a corresponding plurality of electrical cables to the load terminal. Secondary mounting holes in the mounting portion align with primary mounting holes in the terminal extension in order to receive fasteners therein and secure the multiple-hole terminal lug in a first or second mounting configuration sloping upward or downward with respect tot the longitudinal axis of the terminal extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Neal E. Rowe, Michael H. Abrahamsen, Stanley E. Moore, Timothy Fair, Marlyce J. Scott
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Patent number: 7064641Abstract: A shutter assembly for a shuttered bus assembly is provided. The shuttered bus assembly is coupled to a circuit breaker housing assembly. The circuit breaker housing assembly is structured to enclose a circuit breaker assembly. The circuit breaker assembly is structured to move generally horizontally in and out of the circuit breaker housing assembly. The circuit breaker assembly has a plurality of finger connectors extending generally horizontally from the back side of the circuit breaker assembly. The shuttered bus assembly has at least one pair of conductors which extend toward the front of said housing assembly. The finger connectors are structured to engage the conductors. The shutter assembly includes a mounting assembly and a door panel. The mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the housing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Neal Edward Rowe, Michael Howard Abrahamsen, Stanley Ervin Moore, Timothy Fair, Marlyce Jean Scott
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Publication number: 20060002056Abstract: An offset assembly for a circuit breaker includes at least one two plane member having a first plate and a second plate. The first and second plates are joined at an edge and extend generally perpendicular to each other. The second plate is structured to be coupled to the quick disconnect and the first plate is structured to be coupled to the circuit breaker terminal so that the second plate is not aligned with the centerline of the circuit breaker terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Michael Abrahamsen, Neal Rowe, Stanley Moore, Timothy Fair, Marlyce Scott
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Publication number: 20050284739Abstract: A multiple-hole terminal lug is for a circuit breaker including a load terminal and a conductive terminal extension coupled thereto. The multiple-hole terminal lug includes a mounting portion and a receiving portion having a plurality of receptacles for electrically coupling a corresponding plurality of electrical cables to the load terminal. Secondary mounting holes in the mounting portion align with primary mounting holes in the terminal extension in order to receive fasteners therein and secure the multiple-hole terminal lug in a first or second mounting configuration sloping upward or downward with respect tot the longitudinal axis of the terminal extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Neal Rowe, Michael Abrahamsen, Stanley Moore, Timothy Fair, Marlyce Scott
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Publication number: 20050258922Abstract: A shutter assembly for a shuttered bus assembly is provided. The shuttered bus assembly is coupled to a circuit breaker housing assembly. The circuit breaker housing assembly is structured to enclose a circuit breaker assembly. The circuit breaker assembly is structured to move generally horizontally in and out of the circuit breaker housing assembly. The circuit breaker assembly has a plurality of finger connectors extending generally horizontally from the back side of the circuit breaker assembly. The shuttered bus assembly has at least one pair of conductors which extend toward the front of said housing assembly. The finger connectors are structured to engage the conductors. The shutter assembly includes a mounting assembly and a door panel. The mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the housing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Neal Rowe, Michael Abrahamsen, Stanley Moore, Timothy Fair, Marlyce Scott