Kenneth C Bakhaus

US Patent:

49222198, May 1, 1990

Filed:

Jul 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/380807

Inventors:

Kenneth C. Bakhaus - Jackson MI
Bruce C. Sdunek - Howell MI

Assignee:

Mechanical Products, Inc. - Jackson MI

International Classification:

H01H 7116

US Classification:

337 74

Abstract:

A circuit breaker having two subassemblies, connected via snap-lock means, which mesh together to provide manual operation with "trip free" response to overloads and no latch load on the bimetallic element.

US Patent:

46871640, Aug 18, 1987

Filed:

Dec 1, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/556976

Inventors:

Kenneth C. Bakhaus - Jackson MI
Bruce C. Sdunek - Howell MI

Assignee:

Mechanical Products, Inc. - Jackson MI

International Classification:

G12B 900

US Classification:

248 273

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a bushing that can be interlocked with an electrical circuit protector without modification thereof to provide for snap-in mounting of the protector in a panel.

US Patent:

46885129, Aug 25, 1987

Filed:

Jul 10, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/884094

Inventors:

Daniel D. Alper - Ypsilanti MI
Kenneth C. Bakhaus - Jackson MI
Michael H. Estkowski - St. Joseph MI

Assignee:

Mechanical Products, Inc. - Jackson MI

International Classification:

G09F 900
G02B 504

US Classification:

116279

Abstract:

A back lighted trip indicator for a circuit breaker comprising an opaque tubular shield and a light translucent prism telescopically received in the shield and movable from a position totally within said shield when the manual operator is in the "ON" position to an exposed condition when the manual operator moves to the "OFF" position thereby to reflect ambient light through a frontal face on the prism to back light indicia on the frontal face of the prism.