Arthur Shumate

US Patent:

8223476, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Feb 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/371678

Inventors:

Fan Zhang - Suwanee GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US
James R. Tirrell - Palmyra VA, US
Carey D. Harnois - Grayson GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02B 1/00

US Classification:

361671, 361637, 361652, 361665, 200 5112, 439517, 439527, 174 54

Abstract:

A field rephaseable metering device is provided including at least three distribution buses including two side buses and a center bus, the center bus having a vertical center line. At least one meter socket is provided having a vertical center line offset from the vertical center line of said center bus, each meter socket including a first line terminal and a second line terminal. At least two line straps are provided, each having a first end configured for connecting with one of the first or second line terminals, and a second elongate end configured to be selectively connectable to one of the side buses associated with its line terminal or the center bus. When each line strap is positioned to connect one of the line terminals with one of the distribution buses, a longitudinal axis of each line strap is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of each distribution bus.

US Patent:

20120285717, Nov 15, 2012

Filed:

Jul 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/540829

Inventors:

Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US
Amanda Beaton - Alpharetta GA, US
Fan Zhang - Suwanee GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US

Assignee:

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

174 50

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to panels or enclosures. More particularly, the invention encompasses a removable knockout plate for enclosures. The present invention is also directed to a novel electrical panel or enclosure where at least a portion of at least one removable plate or panel is removably attached to a frame. The removable plate can be removed and can be cut at desired locations to create holes or openings for electrical components. The removable panel or plate can be a blank plate where at least one opening is created, as needed, or the removable panel can have at least one knockout which can be removed from the removable panel or plate, as needed.

US Patent:

20120326518, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Jun 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/167355

Inventors:

Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US
Fan Zhang - Suwanee GA, US
Carey D. Harnois - Grayson GA, US
Raymond Strods - Cape Coral FL, US
James Washburn - Duluth GA, US

Assignee:

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02J 3/38

US Classification:

307 80

Abstract:

A parallel electric service system including a combination load center is disclosed. More particularly, the parallel electric service system encompasses a combination load center adapted to receive power from a utility power source and a parallel power source such as a solar module, wind turbine, fuel cell, or the like. Power may be supplied to electrical loads of branches of the system by the utility power source, parallel power source, or both. The system also provides electrical usage metering and allows electrical power to flow back to the grid. Methods of connecting parallel power sources in the parallel electric service system are provided, as are other aspects.

US Patent:

20130258558, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/432146

Inventors:

Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US
Gustavo Cortes Rico - Duluth GA, US

Assignee:

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02B 1/04

US Classification:

361634

Abstract:

A device for disconnecting electrical power from a first stack of meter modules, wherein the power is supplied by a main box that also supplies power to a second stack of meter modules. The device includes an incoming bus section for receiving power from the main box and an outgoing bus section for feeding power to the first stack of modules. In addition, the device includes a cross bus device connected to the incoming and outgoing bus sections and a circuit breaker connected to the cross bus device. When the circuit breaker is closed, power is supplied to the first and second stacks of modules. When the circuit breaker is opened, power to the first stack of modules is disconnected while power to the second stack of modules is maintained.

US Patent:

20200076167, Mar 5, 2020

Filed:

Nov 5, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/674672

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Carey D. Harnois - Grayson GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

H02B 1/01
H02B 1/40
H02B 1/03
H02G 5/00

Abstract:

An expandable bused elbow is provided for connecting modular metering equipment around an inside corner. The expandable bused elbow comprises an enclosure configured to fit in a gap between modular equipment. The enclosure has a box assembly with a sliding mechanism that enables expansion of the box assembly. The expandable bused elbow further comprises a first bussed interior assembly enclosed within the enclosure having a first bottom end and a second bussed interior assembly enclosed within the enclosure having a second bottom end. The first bussed interior assembly has a first bussing expansion mechanism that enables expansion of the first bussed interior assembly. The second bussed interior assembly has a second bussing expansion mechanism that enables expansion of the second bussed interior assembly. The expandable bused elbow further comprises a center corner assembly disposed in a middle space between the first bussed interior assembly and the second bussed interior assembly.

US Patent:

20190214797, Jul 11, 2019

Filed:

Jan 8, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/864688

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Carey D. Harnois - Grayson GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

H02B 1/01
H02B 1/03
H02B 1/40

Abstract:

An expandable bused spacer is provided for installing modular metering equipment such as in an electrical room of a high rise building. The expandable bused spacer comprises an enclosure configured to fit in a gap between modular equipment and a bussed interior assembly enclosed within the enclosure. The enclosure has a box assembly with a sliding mechanism that enables expansion of the box assembly. The bussed interior assembly has a bussing expansion mechanism that enables expansion of the bussed interior assembly. An expandable bused elbow for connecting modular metering equipment around an inside corner is also provided.

US Patent:

20180364281, Dec 20, 2018

Filed:

Aug 29, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/689277

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Carey D. Harnois - Grayson GA, US
Gustavo Cortes Rico - Suwanee GA, US

International Classification:

G01R 11/04

Abstract:

A main feed thru unit configured as a service equipment or a main service disconnect is provided for distributing power in modular metering mains. The main feed thru unit comprises an enclosure having a back side, a first side, a second side, a top side and a bottom side and a bus assembly. The bus assembly includes a feed thru bus assembly including a plurality of feed thru bus bars configured to receive line power at feed line terminals and pass thru power to feed thru terminals, a cross bus assembly including a plurality of cross bus bars extending between the first side and the second side and a main breaker coupled between the feed line terminals and the plurality of cross bus bars to feed power thru and output power via the plurality of cross bus bars. The enclosure is configured to allow electrical connection to the plurality of cross bus bars through an opening in at least one of the first side and the second side.

US Patent:

20170343592, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 26, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/165879

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

G01R 21/133

Abstract:

A 3-phase group modular metering system, with a 3-phase four main cross bus A, B, C and N configuration is provided to distribute 3-phase four wire power to a single-phase three main cross bus A1, B1 and N1 configuration as single-phase three wire power. The system comprises a 3-phase main connection module, at least one or more single-phase in to single-phase out metering module stacks, a number of 3-phase metering module stacks ranging from as few as none to as many as a plurality and a connection joint. The connection joint is disposed between a last 3-phase module and the at least one or more single-phase in to single-phase out metering module stacks to derive the 3-phase four main cross bus A, B, C and N configuration into the single-phase three main cross bus of A B and N configuration. The connection joint distributes power in single-phase through the single-phase three main cross bus of A B and N configuration by deriving (A, B, N) or (A, C, N) or (B, C, N) combination of a 3-phase bus and forming single-phase connection interfaces.