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Control center bus bars
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1977-09-09
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A control center characterized by vertical bus bars having bent-over portions forming a U-shaped cross section adapted for engagement by clip-on contacts of a circuit interrupter.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Wilson
- 👤 Brij M. Bharteey
- 👤 Neal E. Rowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:39
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/20; H02B1/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A control center for distributing power from a power supply source to power consuming devices, comprising a cabinet having a plurality of vertically spaced compartments on the front side of the cabinet, a plurality of vertical, horizontally spaced, bus bars in said cabinet, a circuit interrupter in one compartment and movable into and out of a position adjacent to the bus bars, each bus bar comprising a portion in a plane aligned with the direction of movement of the circuit interrupter, said portion having a bent-over configuration, the bus bars being formed from sheet metal stock, the bent-over portion of the bus bar being U-shaped and comprising a pair of spaced legs and an intermediate U-bend part, each leg having a planar surface adjoining and extending from the U-bend part and being substantially parallel to the other leg, at least one leg having inturned edge extending toward the other leg, and the inturned edge being spaced from the U-bend part by the planar surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A control center for distributing power from a power supply source to power consuming devices, comprising a cabinet having a plurality of vertically spaced compartments on the front side of the cabinet, a plurality of vertical, horizontally spaced, bus bars in said cabinet, a circuit interrupter in one compartment and movable into and out of a position adjacent to the bus bars, each bus bar comprising a portion in a plane aligned with the direction of movement of the circuit interrupter, said portion having a bent-over configuration, the bus bars being formed from sheet metal stock, the bent-over portion of the bus bar being U-shaped and comprising a pair of spaced legs and an intermediate U-bend part, each leg having a planar surface adjoining and extending from the U-bend part and being substantially parallel to the other leg, at least one leg having inturned edge extending toward the other leg, and the inturned edge being spaced from the U-bend part by the planar surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |