Heather E Pugliese

US Patent:

7019606, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Mar 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/907296

Inventors:

Craig B. Williams - Avon CT, US
Roger Castonguay - Terryville CT, US
Joseph G. Nagy - Southington CT, US
Heather Pugliese - Amston CT, US
Narayansamy Soundararajan - Andhra Pradesh, IN
John Dougherty - Collegeville PA, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01H 83/00

US Classification:

335 20, 335 68, 335 71, 335 74

Abstract:

A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated by a controller is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts, an operating mechanism, a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism, and a control circuit in operable communication with the main contacts. The drive system includes a motor, and a primary drive responsive to the motor and in operable communication to open and close the main contacts. The control circuit indicates a closed main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being closed, and an open main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being held open via the drive system.

US Patent:

7061349, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Mar 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/907202

Inventors:

Roger Castonguay - Terryville CT, US
Joseph G. Nagy - Southington CT, US
Narayansamy Soundararajan - Andhra Pradesh, IN
Dennis Zuffelato - Kensington CT, US
Craig B. Williams - Avon CT, US
Heather Pugliese - Amston CT, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01H 75/00

US Classification:

335 14, 335 68

Abstract:

A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.

US Patent:

7342474, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Nov 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/281225

Inventors:

Roger Castonguay - Terryville CT, US
Joseph G. Nagy - Southington CT, US
Narayansamy Soundararajan - Andbra Pradesh, IN
Dennis Zuffelato - Kensington CT, US
Craig Benjamin Williams - Avon CT, US
Heather Pugliese - Amston CT, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01H 9/00

US Classification:

335172, 335176, 335 14, 200400

Abstract:

A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.

US Patent:

20130187599, Jul 25, 2013

Filed:

Jan 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/355947

Inventors:

Swamy Muddaiah Ranga - Plainville CT, US
Heather Ellen Pugliese - Amston CT, US
Cecil Rivers, JR. - West Hartford CT, US

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
H05K 13/00

US Classification:

320109, 295921

Abstract:

Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing having an interior. The housing is configured to enclose at least one vehicle charging component and defines a receptacle opening. The charging station further includes a first receptacle configured to receive a charging connector. The receptacle includes a front portion and a back portion. The back portion of the first receptacle includes a first drain port configured to permit a fluid flow to drain from the first receptacle. The first receptacle is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first receptacle opening, such that the back portion of the first receptacle is positioned within the first enclosure. The first enclosure defines a first drain opening configured to permit fluid from the first receptacle to an exterior of said first enclosure.

US Patent:

20130207606, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Feb 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/372156

Inventors:

Swamy Muddaiah Ranga - Plainville CT, US
Heather Ellen Pugliese - Amston CT, US
Cecil Rivers, JR. - West Hartford CT, US
Philip Michael Banker - New Britain CT, US

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
H01R 43/00

US Classification:

320109, 29825

Abstract:

Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing defining an interior and an opening configured to permit access to the interior, a door configured to substantially cover the opening, and a hinge assembly configured to provide a pivotal movement of the door relative to the housing between at least a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The hinge assembly includes a base member and a bracket including a projecting member. The projecting member and the base member are configured to permit removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the first open position. The projecting member and the base member are configured to prevent removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the second open position

US Patent:

61295957, Oct 10, 2000

Filed:

Apr 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/291120

Inventors:

James R. Scanlon - South Windsor CT
Heather Pugliese - Amston CT

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01R 926

US Classification:

439716

Abstract:

A three phase (3. phi. ) sub feed lug accessory is presented. In an exemplary embodiment the 3. phi. sub feed lug accessory comprises a 3. phi. sub feed lug block and a tie down bracket. The 3. phi. sub feed lug block includes a housing having a first end and a second opposing end. At the first end, at least one and preferably a plurality of openings are formed in the housing, wherein each opening has an interlocking slot extending from the opening. The openings are intended to receive corresponding first tabs extending from one side of a load center and once the first tabs are received, they are releasably interlocked within the interlocking slots of the housing. At the second end of the housing, a shoulder is formed, wherein the shoulder defines a planar platform for receiving a first end of the tie down bracket. Similarly, the tie down bracket includes interlocking slots at a second end which are designed to interlockingly secure the second end of the bracket to second tabs of the load center, with the first end being secured to the 3. phi. sub feed lug block.