Patents by Inventor Zelko J. Kruzic

Zelko J. Kruzic 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: 4068287
    Abstract: A circuit breaker structure characterized by a multi-pole circuit breaker which is adapted for quick removal and/or replacement of a circuit breaker having at least two horizontally spaced poles, each pole comprising two vertically spaced incoming and outgoing terminals or disconnecting contact assemblies, each terminal comprising a plurality of horizontally spaced terminal members or fingers which are vertically disposed, the terminals being adapted to connect with a plurality of spaced incoming and outgoing bus conductors comprising upper and lower sets of conductor members or fingers which are interengageable with the terminal fingers of the corresponding terminals, each set of upper and lower incoming and outgoing terminals having aligned apertures, each set of upper and lower incoming and outgoing conductor fingers having aligned slots, a first insulated bolt and nut assembly extending through the aligned apertures of the upper set of terminal fingers and having insulating spacers between horizontally sp
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Zelko J. Kruzic, James O. Rexroad
  • Patent number: 3984801
    Abstract: A fuse clip for cartridge type fuses which permits the insertion of a proper fuse while preventing the insertion of improper fuses. The clip permits the insertion of fuses having an annular groove around one of the end terminals while prohibiting the insertion of fuses without such annular groove. A main body member has a pair of flexible clamping arms which receive the cartridge-type fuse, and the clamping arms have aligned slots therein. A rejection member comprised of a C-shaped configuration, with inward extensions formed on the legs of the C, is inserted into the main body member, with the inward extensions extending through the slots of the clamping arms. The inward extensions are spaced apart a distance greater than the diameter of the annular groove, but less than the diameter of the remainder of the end terminal. The rejection member prevents the insertion of fuses unless an annular groove on the end portion is positioned between the two inward extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen A. Mrenna, Zelko J. Kruzic
  • Patent number: RE30862
    Abstract: A fuse clip for cartridge type fuses which permits the insertion of a proper fuse while preventing the insertion of improper fuses. The clip permits the insertion of fuses having an annular groove around one of the end terminals while prohibiting the insertion of fuses without such annular groove. A main body member has a pair of flexible clamping arms which receive the cartridge-type fuse, and the clamping arms have aligned slots therein. A rejection member comprised of a C-shaped configuration, with inward extensions formed on the legs of the C, is inserted into the main body member, with the inward extensions extending through the slots of the clamping arms. The inward extensions are spaced apart a distance greater than the diameter of the annular groove, but less than the diameter of the remainder of the end terminal. The rejection member prevents the insertion of fuses unless an annular groove on the end portion is positioned between the two inward extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1982
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Mrenna, Zelko J. Kruzic