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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183479 | Lock mounting device A lock housing for a circuit breaker accessory housing includes a body having a aperture configured to receive a keyed lock, a collar circumscribing the aperture at a first end of the housing, the collar extending radially outward from the body, and at least one res... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7977590 | Switch lockout device A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7943873 | Circuit breaker with locking mechanism A circuit breaker with a locking mechanism is provided, which ensures that circuit breaker is switched OFF before applying any trip free locks. The circuit breaker includes a lay shaft coupled to the circuit breaker contacts, a lay shaft cam coupled to the lay shaft... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7692108 | Circuit breaker lock-out device A circuit breaker lock-out device having a generally U-shaped cross section, configured to mount on a switch having a housing having a recess is provided. Device comprises a first leg connected with a second leg, said second leg having a first aperture configured to... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7501593 | Switch lockout device A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7465891 | In-line lockable electrical switch An electric switch which can be locked using any possible lock to either prevent or ensure the flow of electric power to an electrical apparatus. The switch has a toggle-handle that a bar from a lock can be fitted into and immobilize the toggle-contactor, preventing... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7442888 | Safety lock for interlock switch A safety lock as taught herein comprises first and second members and is configured to lockably mount to an interlock switch. In one or more embodiments, the second member slidably couples to the first member and slides between a disengaged position that allows for ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7371980 | Apparatus and methods for securing switch devices Apparatus and methods for lockout of toggle switches, such as those toggle switches that include a captivating switch head (e.g., an enlarged and/or offset switch head) disposed on a cylindrical-shaped switch arm of the toggle switch. In one example, the apparatus a... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7355133 | System, device, and method for securing a circuit breaker actuator Certain exemplary embodiments provide a securement adapted to interface with a circuit breaker. A circuit breaker can comprise an actuator operable within an actuator operation zone defined by movement of the actuator between a first pole and a second pole. The secu... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355132 | Side-mounted lock-off accessory for a circuit breaker A circuit breaker lock-off device is side-mounted to a circuit breaker case in a tenacious engagement. The lock-off device has a generally planar body carrying a lock-off arm pivotable in a plane parallel to the body to place an engagement tab extending therefrom in... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7262376 | Circuit breaker lockout device A lockout device for securing a toggle switch. The lockout device includes a body, a first clamping surface, a second clamping surface, and a cam. The first clamping surface and the second clamping surface are moveably coupled to the body and are positioned to defin... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7227092 | Device for actuating an electric switching device with locking device An actuation device of an electric switching device includes a body onto which is mounted a rotary control handle and a device for locking the rotation of the control handle making it possible to lock the control handle when the latter is in the “Off” position. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204105 | Tamper-proof latch cover A latch in a door is protected from an unauthorized entry by forming a first bracket that fits around the latch, and a second bracket that is rotatably connected to the first latch. The second bracket covers the latch when rotated to be in a first position, and expo... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197904 | Lockout device A telescoping lockout device for encasing a gate valve, electrical connection, or similar apparatus, for the purpose of preventing unauthorized access and tampering with the apparatus. The lockout device is comprised of two nested half cylinders attached to one anot... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7148435 | Build-in LOTO device on equipment breaker panel An apparatus for a lock out/tag out device that is a permanent attachment to a standard breaker box is disclosed. The device is designed to prevent movement of an electrical breaker handle to a closed position when the device is in use. The device also prevents lock... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137178 | Protective device for vehicle seat belt latch release A protective device for a latch release actuator of a vehicle seat belt. The protective device comprises a shield having an aperture. The shield is attachable to a latch body such that the shield substantially surrounds the latch release actuator and the aperture is... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7126067 | Switch blocking apparatus A device to prevent inadvertent closure of switches. The device includes a horizontal blocking member and in some embodiments an optional vertical blocking member. The device attaches to a rotary element in communication with the switch such as an operating pipe and... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7064286 | Secure operation mechanism for electrical shutdown device and device equipped with such a mechanism This invention pertains to a simple, economical, reliable secure operation mechanism that can be adapted to factory production, or for post-sale, on any electrical shutdown device in a cabinet, that is designed to enable the shutdown device to be switched, while the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7005590 | Electric panel with circuit breaker control gate and circuit breaker control method The main power service panel is provided with a special sliding gate on the face plate which can be selectively positioned to control the manual throw of adjacent circuit breaker handles for main and auxiliary power inputs fed thereto. The control is such that only ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6989498 | Method and device for locking The present invention concerns a method and a device for locking a disconnecting breaker. During locking of a single-poled or multiple-poled disconnecting breaker, the actuator of the breaker is first locked both electrically and mechanically. When the breaker is in... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6943310 | Toggle switch apparatus A toggle switch apparatus is disclosed, which includes a toggle mechanism and a plurality of basic switches maintained within a tubular housing. An actuator is associated with at least one spring which together can serve to actuate the plurality of basic switches. A... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6940027 | Operating handle locking assembly for an electrical switching apparatus A locking assembly is for a circuit breaker including an enclosure and an operating handle operable between a first, ON position and a second, OFF position with respect to the enclosure. The operating handle includes a first aperture extending therethrough. The lock... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6930262 | Safety switch box for saw machine A saw switch box includes a supporting base resting on a switch platform, a switch shelter pivotally connected to the supporting base to define a sheltering cavity between the switch shelter and the supporting base for receiving a switch member, and a locking device... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6855895 | Electrical lockout lanyard and method for assembly and installation A lanyard that is of simple construction and is made from insulated components so as to eliminate any possibility of accidental electrical shock. The lanyard when in the off mode insures that the on/off switch of an overhead disconnect outlet box cannot be accidenta... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6844512 | Circuit breaker lock-out assembly A circuit breaker lock-out assembly which is engageable with a circuit breaker includes a body having a top and a bottom joined by walls. The walls define a passageway extending from the body top to the body bottom. A button having one end extending into the body pa... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6791040 | Locking assembly for an electrical switching apparatus A locking assembly is for a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing enclosing separable contacts and an operating mechanism. The housing has an elevated portion with an opening. An operating handle, which operates to open and close the separable cont... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6737594 | Locking attachment for an electrical switching apparatus A locking attachment is for a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing enclosing separable contacts and an operating mechanism, an elongated operating member with a handle that operates to open and close the separable contacts, and an opening in the h... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6703572 | Anti-twist insert for circuit breaker handler accessory A switch-lock assembly for securing a circuit breaker in one of a plurality of circuit breaker positions, comprising a switch-lock attachment and an anti-twist insert. The switch-lock attachment includes a spring member adapted to engage a retaining area ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6696651 | Lock out device for miniature circuit breaker and manual motor controller A lockout for circuit breakers provides a channel holding the circuit breaker toggle bar with a set screw that may be accessed only when an eye of the lockout is free of a padlock shackle. The eye is oriented vertically so that the padlock may be rotated ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6680445 | Limited space circuit breaker mechanical interlock apparatus A circuit breaker mechanical interlock apparatus is provided for preventing an electrical system from being energized by more than one of a plurality of power sources at any given time. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a receptacle for receiv... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6649851 | Blocking device for switch mechanism A blocking mechanism is used for switching devices. The manual control element of the blocking mechanism can be locked against unauthorized actuation. The blocking mechanism is able to be blocked such that it cannot be detached. Retaining elements can be ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6617532 | Circuit breaker lockout device A switch lockout device for securing a toggle switch of a circuit breaker. The lockout device includes a housing having an opening for positioning around the toggle switch. A screw is threaded through the housing and is tightened against the toggle switch... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6469264 | Switch lever lock out assembly A switch lever lock out assembly which is engagable with a switch having a lever positionable in at least two positions. The assembly includes a lock rail fixable relative to the switch. At least one transverse opening is formed in the lock rail. One end ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6423913 | Locking device for handle operating mechanisms A locking device for use on an electric disconnect switch having a handle operator assembly. The locking device includes a slide plate slidably positioned within the housing and a first lock arranged to engage said slide plate and secure the handle operat... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6396008 | Handle lock device and electrical switching apparatus employing the same A circuit breaker includes a housing; separable contacts; an operating mechanism having a movable operator handle with an OFF position and an ON position; and a handle lock device. The handle lock device includes: a member secured to the housing, a flange... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6388213 | Locking device for molded case circuit breakers The invention relates to a locking device mounted directly on a circuit breaker and configured for mounting different locks. The locking device includes a yoke member, a slider member, a handle block and a lock. When the locking device is locked, the hand... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6365851 | Electrical switch extraction handle with lockout A switch, having a mechanical user interface including a lever handle and an electrical socket interface including a set of contacts separable upon application of tension. The switch includes a handle guard and an extraction tool, adapted to apply suffici... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6266231 | Power blocking circuit breaker locking device A circuit breaker lock-out device is disclosed, the lock-out device including a U-shaped channel member with a plurality of closed slots paired opposite one another in the side walls of the channel. The device includes lock-out bars comprising a notched s... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6160227 | Toggle switch stop A retaining element for a toggle switch, including an elongated toggle member which pivots about an axis with respect to a switch body, having an attachment portion, connecting the retaining element to the elongated toggle member and being adapted to supp... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6028273 | Anti-vibration retaining clip for an electrical switch with connector interlock An electrical switch with connector interlock apparatus having a reusable clip-on anti-vibration retaining clip assembly used to retain the spring biased operating member in the "on" position for high vibration application. In heavy high vibration environ... | 02/22/2000 |
