Arthur C Shumate

US Patent:

7703738, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Jan 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/341219

Inventors:

Jon David Pickens - Atlanta GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

A01K 97/10

US Classification:

248535, 248534, 24822022, 2482911, 248507, 16387, 24 16 PB, 403235

Abstract:

Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system comprising a first bracket, which can be adapted to be coupled to a first pole. The first bracket can comprise a collar defining a cavity, which can be adapted to receive the first pole. The system can comprise a second bracket, which can be adapted to be coupled to a second pole. The second bracket can comprise a collar defining a cavity, which can be adapted to receive the second pole. The second bracket can be adapted to be rotateably coupled to the first bracket via a hinge. The second bracket can be adapted to be releaseably coupled to the first bracket via a substantially non-destructively removable fastener.

US Patent:

20060266911, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

Jan 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/341340

Inventors:

Jon Pickens - Atlanta GA, US
Arthur Shumate - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

A47B 97/00

US Classification:

248507000

Abstract:

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that can comprise one or more brackets adapted to be coupled to a panel. The bracket can define a collar adapted to slideably couple the panel to a pole. The bracket can be adapted to restrain rotational motion of the panel about a longitudinal axis of the pole.

US Patent:

20100258559, Oct 14, 2010

Filed:

Mar 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/731607

Inventors:

Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US
Arthur Shumate - Duluth GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02G 3/08

US Classification:

220 33

Abstract:

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

US Patent:

20140098470, Apr 10, 2014

Filed:

Sep 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/029834

Inventors:

Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US
Arthur Kevin Shumate - Duluth GA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Suwanee GA, US
William E. Rose - Flowery Branch GA, US

Assignee:

SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02B 1/03
H02B 1/04

US Classification:

361644, 361660

Abstract:

An electrical distribution system having a meter socket, load center combination apparatus is disclosed. The meter socket, load center combination apparatus has an enclosure having a meter socket section with a meter socket configured to receive an owner utility meter, an owner load center with a plurality of locations configured to receive circuit interface devices, and a combination cross bus connection section extending between sides of the enclosure, the cross bus connection section having one or more side openings configured to allow electrical connection to one or more main cross bus bars of a main panel, a parallel energy source disconnect, and a parallel energy source coupled to the parallel energy source disconnect. Methods of configuring electrical distribution systems are disclosed, as are other aspects.