Kristopher Scott Robinson

US Patent:

7297021, Nov 20, 2007

Filed:

Aug 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/468823

Inventors:

Joseph Scott Dixon - Suwanee GA, US
Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H01R 33/945

US Classification:

439517, 200244

Abstract:

Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system, which can comprise a bypass hub for an electrical meter. The bypass hub can comprise an electrically conductive blade comprising a first socket engageable end and a second socket engageable end. The electrically conductive blade can define a through-hole. The electrically conductive blade can be coupled to a shaft via at least one blade retainer.

US Patent:

7414829, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Jul 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/428424

Inventors:

Joseph Scott Dixon - Suwanee GA, US
Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02B 1/04
H02B 1/20

US Classification:

361673, 361634, 361636, 361656

Abstract:

Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a mounting base adapted to be snapably coupled to a wiring lug. The wiring lug can comprise a prong, which can be adapted to electrically couple a circuit breaker to the wiring lug. The mounting base can define a chamber adapted to receive the wiring lug.

US Patent:

7417849, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Nov 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/998683

Inventors:

Joseph Scott Dixon - Suwanee GA, US
Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H02B 1/04

US Classification:

361634, 361637, 361645, 200293, 200294

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for an electric load center including a basepan with a plurality of fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises two independent structures, the first structure a self aligning support post and the second structure is an engaging lock. Both the self aligning support post and the engaging lock project away from the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post consists of a plurality of angled surfaces to facilitate assembly of the electrical component to the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post also contains an interior cavity that houses the engaging lock. The engaging lock has a first surface with an inclined angle with respect to the basepan and a second surface with a zero angle with respect to the basepan to facilitate retention of the bus bar. The fastening device may also include a swing snap and an angled arm for securing electrical components to basepan first surface.

US Patent:

7578711, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Mar 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/059268

Inventors:

Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

H01R 4/30

US Classification:

439801, 361634, 335202, 439883

Abstract:

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a lug coupler that comprises a set of bus bars. Each of the set of bus bars can be adapted to be releasably attached to a corresponding terminal of a set of terminals of a circuit breaker. The system can comprise a set of studs adapted to engage a corresponding set of apertures defined by an end connector of one of a set of electrical leads adapted to be electrically coupled to the lug coupler.

US Patent:

7766704, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

May 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/150803

Inventors:

Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US
James R. Tirrell - Palmyra VA, US
Brian J. Rusch - Norcross GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H01R 4/36

US Classification:

439814

Abstract:

A lay-in lug has two spaced apart and substantially parallel lug walls. A nut plate is supported between the first lug wall and the second lug wall. A plate retainer exerts force on a lug wall and restricts the plate from moving in a direction substantially parallel to the first and second lug walls. The plate retainer has a flexible retaining base and a pair of retaining legs extending from the retaining base. Snap protrusions extend from each of the retaining legs and are formed to interlock with a portion of the wall of the lay-in lug and restrict movement the nut plate. The plate retainer either snaps around the edge of the lug wall or along the wall's length. It may also clip around the nut plate and prevents its movement in a direction along the inner surfaces of the lug walls.

US Patent:

8011978, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Sep 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/563202

Inventors:

Gustavo Cortes Rico - Duluth GA, US
Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H01R 4/36

US Classification:

439814

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to a lay-in lug nut plate retainer. More particularly, the invention encompasses a nut plate retainer for a lay-in lug assembly nut plate. The present invention is also directed to a novel lay-in nut plate retainer which provides an alternative way to secure a nut plate to a lay-in lug body during shipping and/or the installation process. The inventive nut plate retainer has a cover with an open area and at least two legs to surround a portion of the lay-in lug and the nut plate.

US Patent:

8014131, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Feb 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/364593

Inventors:

Fan Zhang - Suwanee GA, US
Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H02B 1/20
H02B 1/21

US Classification:

361637, 361611, 361624, 361648, 361675

Abstract:

A positioning block and method for spacing riser bus bars includes an insulating material body forming recesses along a longitudinal axis of the block, each recess for receiving an electric riser bus bar therein. A binding feature is formed adjacent to at least one wall of the recesses for securing the riser bus bar within the recess. A locator feature is formed between the walls of each recess for aligning the riser bus bar within the recess.

US Patent:

8016529, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

Jul 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/176761

Inventors:

Kristopher Scott Robinson - Atlanta GA, US
Carey D. Harnois - Grayson GA, US
James R. Tirrell - Palmyra VA, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

F16B 37/04

US Classification:

411108, 411347

Abstract:

A spring-loaded captive fastener retainer provides a user-friendly system to mechanically fasten units (e. g. panels, cabinets, etc. ) to other units. Generally, the retainer is spring-loaded to force a fastener to extend beyond the unit. The retainer has a housing that provides guidance to the fastener so that it is secured within the unit and travels in a predictable path.