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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5034575 | Multi-position rotary switch with actuator blocking device and indicator A blocking device for selectively restricting the movement of a multi-position electric switch between predetermined closed positions without restricting the switch's movement to an open non-conducting position. The blocking device includes a restrictive ... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4827374 | Flip out fuse assembly A dead front fuse mounting assembly supports the fuse on a hingedly mounted plate which can pivot through a 90° arc to allow access to the fuse. The plate can be latched in a circuit closed position and cannot be released therefrom until a high voltage e... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4806716 | High voltage contact assembly A multi-position contact for use in high voltage switchgear utilizes a multi-laminar electrical contact and a movable contact blade to maintain continuous electrical contact with a first circuit component and a switch blade assembly movable concomitantly ... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4761524 | Switch operating mechanism A switch operating mechanism for a multi-position switch utilizes a stored energy member to store input energy applied to the mechanism and then release the stored energy to move an associated switch responsive to a predetermined input to the mechanism. A... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4689716 | Modular barrier assembly A barrier for use in electrical terminal cabinets includes a set of barrier guides permanenty affixed to the rear of the cabinets and a set of inwardly extending support rails mounted to the sidewalls of the cabinet. A modular barrier assembly slidably en... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4263487 | Air switch Load break air switch incorporating quick make and break mechanical operator that includes arming and load release levers rotatable about separate parallel axes. A pair of compression springs are connected in uni-directional force transmitting relation be... | 04/21/1981 |
