High-voltage switches with arc preventing or extinguishing devices inventions 08/09

20090212022 - Circuit breaker compartment arc flash venting system: The present invention relates generally to a switchgear apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses a circuit breaker compartment arc flash venting system for a switchgear apparatus. The present invention also relates to enclosures for switchgear, panel boards, circuit breakers, and more particularly to an enclosure for low voltage switchgear and... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090206059 - Intelligent circuit breaker apparatus and methods: A system and associated components for providing an intelligent circuit breaker being adapted to communicate with, monitor and control various devices within a commercial or residential premises. In one embodiment, the system is adapted for low cost, ease of installation and operation, and ease of manufacture. The intelligent circuit breaker... Agent: Robert F. Gazdzinski, Esq Gazdzinski & Associates

20090200270 - Encapsulated pole unit conductor assembly for an encapsulated pole unit and medium voltage circuit interrupter including the same: A medium voltage circuit interrupter includes a circuit interrupter housing and a plurality of poles. Each of the poles includes an encapsulated pole unit. The encapsulated pole unit includes a first unit having a first conductor, a second conductor, a vacuum interrupter electrically connected between the first conductor and the... Agent: Martin J. Moran

20090200271 - Self-adjusting plug-in line terminal: A line terminal for a circuit breaker includes a body forming two opposing legs and a third leg. The opposing legs are configured to form a passage for receiving a stab from a panel board. The two opposing legs are biased toward each other, and each of the opposing legs... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090200272 - Arc-extinguishing processed resin article and circuit breaker that uses same: An arc-extinguishing processed resin article is disclosed that exhibits an excellent arc-extinguishing behavior, heat resistance, pressure resistance, and molding processability, and a circuit breaker that uses this arc-extinguishing processed resin article are provided. The circuit breaker includes a stationary contactor that has a stationary contact point, a movable contactor that... Agent: Rossi, Kimms & Mcdowell LLP.

20090200273 - Mounting base with arc plenum: The present invention relates generally to a switchgear apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses a mounting base with are plenum for a switchgear apparatus. The present invention also relates to enclosures for switchgear, panel boards, circuit breakers, and more particularly to an enclosure for low voltage switchgear and switchboard assemblies.... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090200270 - Encapsulated pole unit conductor assembly for an encapsulated pole unit and medium voltage circuit interrupter including the same: A medium voltage circuit interrupter includes a circuit interrupter housing and a plurality of poles. Each of the poles includes an encapsulated pole unit. The encapsulated pole unit includes a first unit having a first conductor, a second conductor, a vacuum interrupter electrically connected between the first conductor and the... Agent: Martin J. Moran

20090200271 - Self-adjusting plug-in line terminal: A line terminal for a circuit breaker includes a body forming two opposing legs and a third leg. The opposing legs are configured to form a passage for receiving a stab from a panel board. The two opposing legs are biased toward each other, and each of the opposing legs... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090200272 - Arc-extinguishing processed resin article and circuit breaker that uses same: An arc-extinguishing processed resin article is disclosed that exhibits an excellent arc-extinguishing behavior, heat resistance, pressure resistance, and molding processability, and a circuit breaker that uses this arc-extinguishing processed resin article are provided. The circuit breaker includes a stationary contactor that has a stationary contact point, a movable contactor that... Agent: Rossi, Kimms & Mcdowell LLP.

20090200273 - Mounting base with arc plenum: The present invention relates generally to a switchgear apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses a mounting base with are plenum for a switchgear apparatus. The present invention also relates to enclosures for switchgear, panel boards, circuit breakers, and more particularly to an enclosure for low voltage switchgear and switchboard assemblies.... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090194510 - Switching device, in particular power switching device: The switching device of at least one embodiment includes at least two switching contacts for interruption of a current path, with the switching contacts being arranged in a quenching chamber in order to quench an arc which is struck on opening. The quenching chamber opens into a gas outlet channel... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C