Having Two Row Arrangement Patents (Class 361/655)
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Patent number: 10958023Abstract: An electrical device having a bus side and a load side is provided. The electrical device includes a plurality of conductive line terminals disposed on the bus side of said electrical device, and a plurality of electrical connectors. Each electrical connector of the plurality of electrical connectors includes a first end coupled to a respective line terminal of the plurality of line terminals, a second end distal from the first end, and a connector clip disposed at the second end. Each connector clip is configured to engage a bus bar to electrically couple the electrical device to the bus bar, and includes a first contact segment and a second contact segment spaced apart from the first contact segment. The first and second contact segments are configured to deflect towards one another from a relaxed position to a depressed position when inserted into a connector channel defined by the bus bar.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Jeremy Robert Baillargeon, Michael Richard Wood, Mariusz Duda, Jason William Newby, Matthew Hock, Gregory Mathias Probert, John Matthew Hutson, Seth David Kravetz, Nicholas Hayes Ferruolo
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Patent number: 8964360Abstract: Improvements in a system to connect and multiplex sensor signals that connects and multiplexes sensor signals is disclosed. The number of plug connections may line up and match the number of circuit breakers on one side of a panel. The device installs on panel board configurations to gathers precise power information for amps, volts, power factor, watts and kWh—and provides utility-grade data on each branch circuit metering. Up to 4 panel board strips per units of 4, 8 or 21 can be connected together to monitor 120 circuits. The system is adaptable to three phase monitoring and ground fault measurement and monitoring which is not conveniently provided by existing hard wired systems. The number of plug connections may line up with and match the number of circuit breakers on one side of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventors: Jonathan D. Trout, Chet Sandberg
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Patent number: 8908355Abstract: A combination emergency panelboard includes a relay section and a circuit-breaker section. The relay section includes automatic load control relays and the circuit-breaker section includes emergency circuit breakers. A dielectric barrier is positioned between the relay and circuit-breaker sections to separate them. A busbar is positioned in the circuit-breaker section for distributing a phase of emergency current to a plurality of emergency circuit breakers coupled thereto. A plurality of automatic load control relays is positioned in the relay section. Each of the relays is electrically connected to a respective one of the plurality of emergency circuit breakers for distributing the phase of emergency current to a respective load.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Heath L. Martin, Scott Jordan, John W. Dyer
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Patent number: 7844367Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, methods of implementing irrigation control are provided that detect a presence of a first module coupled with a control unit of an irrigation controller, the control unit operating in accordance with a bootloader set of code and a first set of code to implement irrigation control, identify that the first module stores a second set of code, and activate the bootloader set of code to replace the first set of code with the second set of code. Also described are various different types of modular controllers, expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of the controller and these modules in the controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Harvey J. Nickerson, Russel Dean Leatherman, James R. Musselman, Andrew M. Nguyen, Nicholas N. Lapshov
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Patent number: 7224577Abstract: A method and a mounting plate system for electrical equipment in a switchgear cabinet having spaced apart frame members. The mounting plate system comprises a first mounting plate having a plurality of orifices located proximate an outer edge of the first mounting plate. A second mounting plate having a plurality of orifices located proximate an outer edge of the second mounting plate, wherein the first and second mounting plates are configured to couple to the electrical equipment in the frame members, releaseably secure the electrical equipment to the frame member from the rear of the switchgear cabinet and facilitate removal of the electrical equipment from the front of the switchgear cabinet. Another embodiment, the mounting plate system provides one of the first and second mounting plates defining a through-hole configured to accept the wire.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. Wiant, Harry W. Josten, Robert D. Meyer
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Patent number: 7005996Abstract: A power distribution panel with a chassis defining an interior with a first opening and a second opposing opening. The panel including a module with a bottom, a first face and a second face, and including a power input terminal, a plurality of power output terminals, and an electrical circuit connecting each power output terminal to the power input terminal, each circuit including a circuit protection device. The power input terminal, the power output terminals and the circuit protection devices are mounted to one of the first or second faces. The module is configured to be received through the first opening and removably mounted within the interior so that the power input terminal, the power output terminals and the circuit protection devices are accessible through one of the first and second openings when the module is mounted within the chassis. A module including power distribution components and circuitry adapted to be removably mounted within a power distribution panel chassis.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Cabrera, Delfino Hernandez, David J. Johnsen
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Patent number: 6421230Abstract: An adapter for converting a switchboard case for use with a socket mounted electricity meter uses a switchboard cradle which fits into a switchboard case, along with a meter socket which has been adapted so that it will fit into the front opening in the switchboard cradle, and which is mounted to a depth which permits the terminals of a socket meter to be fully engaged therein while the base of the socket meter overlies the front opening in the switchboard case and switchboard cradle. Electrical connections to the meter socket are made to the connection strips on the switchboard cradle, whereby no rewiring of the switchboard case will be required.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Christopher Howard Matthews
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Patent number: 6058001Abstract: A circuit breaker system designed for three-phase, four-wire, delta-connected electric panelboards or loadcenters allows users to derive 120 volts from vacant full size higher voltage leg bus spaces. Two independently operating circuit breakers arranged side by side, in a "side-car" configuration, allows both breakers to electrically connect with a 120 volt bus while positioning one breaker in a vacant full size high leg bus space. The use of an electrically conductive bridge running between the breakers allows the second breaker to be positioned in a vacant high leg pole or full size space while receiving 120 volts from the first breaker. The result provides the user with a breaker in a full size vacant high leg space that can be used to power 120 volt to neutral circuits. This system is capable of providing additional 120 volt circuits in a cost-effective manner without violating the National Electric Code.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1999Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Inventors: Glenn R. McComber, Sr., Scott E. McComber
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Patent number: 5933319Abstract: An enclosure for an external terminal of a circuit breaker on an electrical panelboard, which includes a body and a cover. The body defines an aperture for inserting an electrical load conductor and is securable adjacent a circuit breaker. The cover is mounted to the body for movement between a first position and a second position. In the first position the terminal is exposed. In the second position the body, the circuit breaker and the cover jointly enclose the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Bill W. Buckner, Dale A. Hoppensteadt
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Patent number: 5894404Abstract: A circuit breaker panelboard enclosure is adapted to receive circuit breaker covers that are attached to the interior or circuit breaker module without requiring attachment screws and the like. The circuit breaker modules within the enclosure are equipped with electrically-insulative extension clips that are received and retained within apertures formed in the circuit breaker covers in press-fit relation. The circuit breaker covers are removed by grasping the ends of the circuit breaker covers and pulling the circuit breaker covers away from the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas F. Vrnak, Kevin D. Mazzella, Kevin F. Nolan