Patents by Inventor Timothy Joseph Brakefield

Timothy Joseph Brakefield 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: 11456143
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided that includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a toggle switch supported by the body and capable of toggled engagement in a first position that provides electrical connection. The switch is also capable of toggled engagement in a second position that provides electrical isolation between the line side connector and the load side connector. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier. The fuse carrier is supported by the body and adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse holder includes a blocking device blocking the toggled engagement of the switch from the second position to the first position when the fuse carrier is not within the fuse holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Troy Thomas Minnick, Isaac Phillip Shaffer, Paul Scott Buskey, Joseph Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 11418014
    Abstract: A DIN clip apparatus with a housing in which components are disposed. The housing has a bottom edge which abuts the DIN rail when the apparatus is mounted thereon. A DIN clip is attached to the bottom edge of the housing. The DIN clip includes a DIN clip body that is disposed to a first side of a DIN rail. The DIN clip body has a first end which is closest to the DIN rail, and a second end which is farthest from the DIN rail. A DIN clip arm is pivotally attached to the first end of the DIN clip body. The DIN clip arm is configured to span the width of the DIN rail and to pivotally transition between locked and unlocked positions. The DIN clip arm is configured to attach to a second side of the DIN rail opposite the first side, when in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scheckelhoff, Paul Scott Buskey, Joseph Brown, Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Publication number: 20210376576
    Abstract: A DIN clip apparatus with a housing in which components are disposed. The housing has a bottom edge which abuts the DIN rail when the apparatus is mounted thereon. A DIN clip is attached to the bottom edge of the housing. The DIN clip includes a DIN clip body that is disposed to a first side of a DIN rail. The DIN clip body has a first end which is closest to the DIN rail, and a second end which is farthest from the DIN rail. A DIN clip arm is pivotally attached to the first end of the DIN clip body. The DIN clip arm is configured to span the width of the DIN rail and to pivotally transition between locked and unlocked positions. The DIN clip arm is configured to attach to a second side of the DIN rail opposite the first side, when in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scheckelhoff, Paul Scott Buskey, Joseph Brown, Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Patent number: 11056307
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided that includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a toggle switch supported by the body and capable of toggled engagement in a first position that provides electrical connection. The switch is also capable of toggled engagement in a second position that provides electrical isolation between the line side connector and the load side connector. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier. The fuse carrier is supported by the body and adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse holder includes a blocking device blocking the toggled engagement of the switch from the second position to the first position when the fuse carrier is not within the fuse holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Troy Thomas Minnick, Isaac Phillip Shaffer, Paul Scott Buskey
  • Publication number: 20210142972
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided that includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a toggle switch supported by the body and capable of toggled engagement in a first position that provides electrical connection. The switch is also capable of toggled engagement in a second position that provides electrical isolation between the line side connector and the load side connector. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier. The fuse carrier is supported by the body and adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse holder includes a blocking device blocking the toggled engagement of the switch from the second position to the first position when the fuse carrier is not within the fuse holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Troy Thomas Minnick, Isaac Phillip Shaffer, Paul Scott Buskey, Joseph Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10886089
    Abstract: A holder for receiving fuses is provided. The holder includes a housing and a fuse shuttle. The fuse shuttle is slidably cooperable with the housing in a first portion of the housing and pivotally cooperable with the housing in a second portion of the housing. The fuse shuttle and the housing define a fuse loading position and a fuse operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Publication number: 20190180967
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided that includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a toggle switch supported by the body and capable of toggled engagement in a first position that provides electrical connection. The switch is also capable of toggled engagement in a second position that provides electrical isolation between the line side connector and the load side connector. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier. The fuse carrier is supported by the body and adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse holder includes a blocking device blocking the toggled engagement of the switch from the second position to the first position when the fuse carrier is not within the fuse holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Troy Thomas Minnick, Isaac Phillip Shaffer, Paul Scott Buskey
  • Patent number: 10249465
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided that includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a toggle switch supported by the body and capable of toggled engagement in a first position that provides electrical connection. The switch is also capable of toggled engagement in a second position that provides electrical isolation between the line side connector and the load side connector. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier. The fuse carrier is supported by the body and adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse holder includes a blocking device blocking the toggled engagement of the switch from the second position to the first position when the fuse carrier is not within the fuse holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Troy Thomas Minnick, Isaac Phillip Shaffer, Paul Scott Buskey
  • Publication number: 20180323030
    Abstract: A holder for receiving fuses is provided. The holder includes a housing and a fuse shuttle. The fuse shuttle is slidably cooperable with the housing in a first portion of the housing and pivotally cooperable with the housing in a second portion of the housing. The fuse shuttle and the housing define a fuse loading position and a fuse operational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Patent number: 10107380
    Abstract: A cover for use on a drive is adapted to be received by a feature on the drive. The cover includes a body and a mount. The mount is operably associated with the body. The mount is also adapted to cooperate with the feature on the drive to removably secure the cover to the drive. The mount and the body are separate components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph McGarry, Garret David Heath, Simon Andrew Odland, Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Patent number: 10068737
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided. The fuse holder includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier supported by the body. The fuse carrier is adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse carrier defines a longitudinal axis thereof. The fuse carrier is separable from the body in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the fuse carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Joseph Allen Brown
  • Patent number: 10049846
    Abstract: A holder for receiving fuses is provided. The holder includes a housing and a fuse shuttle. The fuse shuttle is slidably cooperable with the housing in a first portion of the housing and pivotally cooperable with the housing in a second portion of the housing. The fuse shuttle and the housing define a fuse loading position and a fuse operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Publication number: 20170365437
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided. The fuse holder includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier supported by the body. The fuse carrier is adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse carrier defines a longitudinal axis thereof. The fuse carrier is separable from the body in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the fuse carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Joseph Allen Brown
  • Publication number: 20170365436
    Abstract: A fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided that includes a body, a line side connector supported by the body, and a load side connector supported by the body. The fuse holder also includes a toggle switch supported by the body and capable of toggled engagement in a first position that provides electrical connection. The switch is also capable of toggled engagement in a second position that provides electrical isolation between the line side connector and the load side connector. The fuse holder also includes a fuse carrier. The fuse carrier is supported by the body and adapted for holding the fuse and the fuse carrier is adapted to be removed from the fuse holder. The fuse holder includes a blocking device blocking the toggled engagement of the switch from the second position to the first position when the fuse carrier is not within the fuse holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Troy Thomas Minnick, Isaac Phillip Shaffer, Paul Scott Buskey
  • Publication number: 20170162357
    Abstract: A holder for receiving fuses is provided. The holder includes a housing and a fuse shuttle. The fuse shuttle is slidably cooperable with the housing in a first portion of the housing and pivotally cooperable with the housing in a second portion of the housing. The fuse shuttle and the housing define a fuse loading position and a fuse operational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Patent number: 9613776
    Abstract: A holder for receiving fuses is provided. The holder includes a housing and a fuse shuttle. The fuse shuttle is slidably cooperable with the housing in a first portion of the housing and pivotally cooperable with the housing in a second portion of the housing. The fuse shuttle and the housing define a fuse loading position and a fuse operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Publication number: 20160363207
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a cover for use on a drive is provided. The cover is adapted to be received by a feature on the drive. The cover includes a body and a mount. The mount is operably associated with the body. The mount is also adapted to cooperate wit the feature on the drive to removeably secure the cover to the drive. The mount and the body are separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph McGarry, Garret David Heath, Simon Andrew Odland, Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Publication number: 20160055987
    Abstract: A holder for receiving fuses is provided. The holder includes a housing and a fuse shuttle. The fuse shuttle is slidably cooperable with the housing in a first portion of the housing and pivotally cooperable with the housing in a second portion of the housing. The fuse shuttle and the housing define a fuse loading position and a fuse operational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy Joseph Brakefield
  • Patent number: 9136083
    Abstract: There is provided a bus bar fuse holder configured to receive a fuse link and couple each end of the fuse link to a line conductor and a load conductor within the holder. The bus bar holder includes a housing that defines a space in the housing proximate one of a line terminal and load terminal. A clamp unit is configured to receive a portion of a bus bar with the lineup clamp unit disposed in the space defined in the housing. The space configured in the housing also encloses a substantial portion of the bus bar within the housing in a space defined between U-shaped members of the clamp unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Brakefield, Joseph Brown, James Hemp