Class 200/43.21 - Mounted on actuator

Subclass of Class 200 - Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Definition: Devices wherein the blocking element is mounted on the actuator
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 05/13/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
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
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
6949711	Selector switch knob with lock ring assembly A locking switch includes a shaft that engages one or more electromechanical switches and a knob that is secured to the shaft such that when the knob is rotated, a rotary motion is imparted to the shaft and to the electromechanical switches engaged by the shaft. The...	09/27/2005
6949708	Frictionally mounted utility switch box masking cover A switch and switch box masking cover is adapted for frictional mounting to the switch box when pressed into switch box in one orientation, and for frictional mounting to a toggle type of switch that is already mounted in the switch box, when the cover is pressed on...	09/27/2005
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
6727441	Switch lever lock out assembly A switch lever lock out assembly engagable with a switch. The assembly includes a lock out body engageable with a switch to prevent operation of the switch. A lever engaging member is mounted to the body, and has a lock position and an unlock position. In the lock p...	04/27/2004
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
6627816	Device for preventing switch operation A device is provided for preventing accidental operation of a switch including a body having a surface with an opening and a cavity extending from the opening at an angle for receiving and releasably engaging the actuator member of a switch. With the swit...	09/30/2003
6580041	Circuit breaker safety clip and associated method A circuit breaker safety clip and associated method are provided to identify and secure circuit breakers in an open position. The safety clip securely engages a circuit breaker in an electrical panel such that the circuit breaker must remain in an open po...	06/17/2003
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
6465750	Cover for nonfunctional buttons A channel cover is used to protect nonfunctional buttons until such time as the nonfunctional buttons are made functional in consequence of a system upgrade. The channel cover includes a bight, a first leg and a second leg. The first leg has a lip for mat...	10/15/2002
6392170	Manually movable sliding actuator for toggle switch actuator including position retention structure The locking device comprises a first member disposed adjacent a toggle switch wall plate to pass a switch arm therethrough and having a first longitudinal slot of predetermined length along a given side thereof; a second member to pass the switch arm ther...	05/21/2002
6190025	Multi-mode illumination device with security block An illumination device includes a housing and a multi-position switch for selecting various modes of operation. A security block is mounted to the housing adjacent the switch. The security block may be attached to the housing in at least two different ori...	02/20/2001
6130596	Auto tripping multi-state key switch This invention is related to an auto tripping multi-state key switch, comprising a switch housing being formed with at least one guide groove and one slideway at an inner side thereof; a first contact strip and a second contact strip both fastened to the ...	10/10/2000
5500495	Circuit breaker lockout device for attachment to solid switch stem A device particularly suited for blocking access and locking out a circuit breaker or other switch of the type having a solid stem without holes, which includes a base having an opening for positioning on the switch base and receiving the switch stem, a c...	03/19/1996
5434378	Multi-position switch with switch actuator movement inhibitor assembly A switch inhibitor assembly provided with a multi-position switch is operable for inhibiting movement of an actuator of the switch to a predetermined one of the multiple positions, such as an ON position of a succession of OFF, AUTO and ON positions, of t...	07/18/1995
5331122	Safety lock off device A safety lock device for a toggle switch has a cylindrical head with slotted opening in its perimeter, a threaded outer surface, flared skirt and an open base. Vice arms are attached within the device with its arms protruding through its slotted perimeter...	07/19/1994
5147991	Electrical switch locking system An assembly for selectively locking the operating handle of an electrical switch in either the ON or OFF position which includes a blocking member having a first portion for engaging a housing through which the switch handle projects, and a second portion...	09/15/1992
5109142	Circuit breaker handle tie for automated assembly Single pole circuit breakers are connected in a modular array to provide up to four poles by means of a handle tie bar assembly. The circuit breaker operating handles are grooved to receive a metal interlocking pin and a plastic tie bar to cause the circu...	04/28/1992
5039829	Push-pull switch and lock therefor The invention is an assembly of a push-pull switch and a device to selectively limit the action of the push-pull switch. The switch has a body, a plunger translatable into or from the body, and a round head on the plunger. The switch opens or closes depen...	08/13/1991
4467152	Circuit breaker lock out assembly A lock out assembly for a circuit breaker which consists of a generally step-shaped unitary base with an aperture in the small portion of the step-shaped base and a roughly "S" shaped retaining pin which loops through the large portion of the step-shaped ...	08/21/1984
4435624	Lock off-lock on A lock off-lock on for a handle of an electric circuit breaker includes a unitary metallic member having a first handle engaging portion adapted to be inserted into an opening of a circuit breaker handle. The opening can be provided in a direction perpend...	03/06/1984
4427042	Power tool A dual power tool, such as a jointer/planer, is disclosed in which the cutting head of the tool is mounted on a common shaft which also serves as the rotor shaft for the tool drive motor. This dual power tool is mounted on a single stand and has a switch ...	01/24/1984
4347412	Handle lock device for a switch A handle lock device for a switch, to be mounted to a switch manipulation handle protruded through a handle manipulation opening of a case in which a switching mechanism of the toggle-type is contained, is a lock cover which has a portion elongated so as ...	08/31/1982
3959609	Double action switch with blocking insert for one action A double action switch, for example having both a rotary action and a pushbutton action, is provided with a removable insert which blocks one action while permitting the other. The switch has a frame in which a shaft is supported, for rotational and axial...	05/25/1976

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