Kevin P Hanley

US Patent:

8487722, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Jul 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/579410

Inventors:

Patrick W. Mills - Bradenton FL, US
James M. McCormick - Bradenton FL, US
Kevin F. Hanley - Bradenton FL, US
Timothy R. Budd - Bradenton FL, US

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01H 5/00

US Classification:

335185, 335131

Abstract:

A thermally managed electromagnetic switching device () is provided that includes a current carrying component set () switchable between a closed, current carrying state and an open, current interrupting state. A thermally dissipating component set () functionally supports and electrically isolates the current carrying component set () in the open state. The thermally dissipating component set () includes at least in part a thermally conductive polymer and is cooperatively configured to transfer heat away from the current carrying component set () in the closed state to dissipate thermal energy.

US Patent:

8488302, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Apr 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/086442

Inventors:

Patrick W. Mills - Bradenton FL, US
Kevin F. Hanley - Bradenton FL, US
James M. McCormick - Bradenton FL, US
Richard G. Benshoff - Sarasota FL, US

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H02B 1/04
H02B 1/26

US Classification:

361636, 361622, 361631, 361641

Abstract:

A circuit breaker panel includes a number of circuit breaker modules each having a number of connectors, a plurality of circuit breakers and a circuit structure supporting the circuit breakers and electrically interconnecting the circuit breakers with the number of connectors. The panel also includes a monitoring module having a connector and a monitoring circuit to monitor at least one line voltage and, for each of the circuit breakers, at least one load voltage. The panel further includes a frame having a first connector for the monitoring module connector, a number of second connectors for the circuit breaker module connectors, and a number of third connectors for outputs from the circuit breaker modules. Conductors are connected to the connectors. Any of the monitoring module and the number of circuit breaker modules can be installed into or removed from the frame without change to the conductors.

US Patent:

8514552, Aug 20, 2013

Filed:

Dec 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/971142

Inventors:

Patrick Wellington Mills - Bradenton FL, US
James Michael McCormick - Bradenton FL, US
Kevin Francis Hanley - Bradenton FL, US
Timothy Richey Budd - Bradenton FL, US

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H02B 1/26
H05K 7/20

US Classification:

361644, 361676, 361707, 361709

Abstract:

A matrix assembly is provided for an electrical system such as, for example, a power distribution unit for an aircraft. The electrical system includes an enclosure and a number of current carrying components such as, for example, electrical bus members, electrical switching apparatus, and/or fuses. The matrix assembly includes a matrix member having a generally planar portion, a plurality of attachment points for attaching the current carrying components to the generally planar portion, and a plurality of mounting points for attaching the generally planar portion to a thermally conductive structure such as, for example, an aluminum airframe structure. The matrix member is a thermally conductive liquid crystalline polymer. In addition to providing dielectric insulation, the matrix member also effectively transfers heat away from the current carrying components to the aluminum airframe structure, thereby reducing the temperature and corresponding electrical resistance within the electrical system and improving performance.

US Patent:

20150153414, Jun 4, 2015

Filed:

Dec 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/556351

Inventors:

- Denton TX, US
Kevin Francis Hanley - Bradenton FL, US
James Michael McCormick - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

G01R 31/327

Abstract:

A circuit interrupter apparatus for plug-in connection to a panel board. The circuit interrupter apparatus includes a line terminal for plug-in connection with a line power member provided as part of the panel board, a load terminal for plug-in connection with a load power member provided as part of the panel board, a moveable contact moveable between a closed position, where the line terminal is electrically coupled to the load terminal, and an open position, where the line terminal is not electrically coupled to the load terminal. The circuit interrupter apparatus also includes a sensor module for a plug-in connection to a number of signal conductors provided as part of the panel board. The sensor module detects whether the moveable contact is in the closed position or the open position and output a signal to at least one of the signal conductors indicating a current position of the moveable contact.

US Patent:

20140126119, May 8, 2014

Filed:

Jun 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/125382

Inventors:

Patrick Wellington Mills - Bradenton FL, US
Kevin Francis Hanley - Bradenton FL, US
James Michael McCormick - Bradenton FL, US
Richard George Benshoff - Sarasota FL, US

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H02B 1/044

US Classification:

361636

Abstract:

A circuit breaker module is provided. The circuit breaker module includes: a frame assembly, a faceplate assembly, and a number of circuit breakers, the circuit breakers having an electrically conductive surface and an extending handle, the frame assembly having a front member and a back member, the frame assembly front member and the frame assembly back member being spaced from each other and defining an enclosed space, the frame assembly front member being electrically conductive, the faceplate assembly having an electrically conductive faceplate, the faceplate being a planar member with a number of openings therein, the faceplate coupled to the frame assembly front member, the circuit breaker disposed in the frame assembly enclosed space, and wherein the circuit breaker is in electrical communication with the faceplate and the frame assembly front member, whereby a current may pass from the circuit breaker to the frame assembly front member.