Andrew G Meyer

US Patent:

6504103, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Mar 20, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/821760

Inventors:

Andrew Edgar Meyer - Milwaukee WI
Todd Kim Knapp - Waukesha WI
Frank John Muench - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Cooper Industries, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01B 1758

US Classification:

174167, 439489, 439680, 285 93

Abstract:

An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.

US Patent:

6984791, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Apr 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/412683

Inventors:

Andrew E. Meyer - Brookfield WI, US
Todd Kim Knapp - Waukesha WI, US
Frank J. Muench Jr. - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Cooper Technologies Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01B 17/58

US Classification:

174167, 439187, 439489, 439921

Abstract:

An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.

US Patent:

7642465, Jan 5, 2010

Filed:

Jan 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/275491

Inventors:

Andrew Edgar Meyer - Brookfield WI, US
Todd Kim Knapp - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Cooper Technologies Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01B 17/58

US Classification:

174167, 439489, 439680, 285 93

Abstract:

An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.

US Patent:

8399771, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Nov 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/623802

Inventors:

Andrew Edgar Meyer - Milwaukee WI, US
Todd Kim Knapp - Waukesha WI, US
Frank John Muench - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Cooper Technologies Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01B 17/58

US Classification:

174167, 439489, 439680, 285 93

Abstract:

An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.

US Patent:

20080006438, Jan 10, 2008

Filed:

Jul 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/888333

Inventors:

Andrew Meyer - Milwaukee WI, US
Todd Knapp - Waukesha WI, US
Frank Muench - Waukesha WI, US

International Classification:

H01B 17/58

US Classification:

174167000

Abstract:

An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.

US Patent:

20080253927, Oct 16, 2008

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144573

Inventors:

Kristina Marie Burow - Chicago IL, US
Jeremy S. Caldwell - La Jolla CA, US
Robert Charles Downs - La Jolla CA, US
Scott Allan Lesley - San Diego CA, US
James Kevin Mainquist - San Diego CA, US
Andrew J. Meyer - Solana Beach CA, US
Daniel G. Sipes - San Diego CA, US
Mark Richard Weselak - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

IRM LLC - Hamilton

International Classification:

G01N 35/10

US Classification:

422 64

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system and method for high throughput processing using sample holders. The system has a plurality of work perimeters, with a rotational robot preferably associated with each work perimeter. At least one transfer station area is provided between adjacent work perimeters to facilitate robotic transfer of sample holders from one work perimeter to another area. Each work perimeter typically includes a plurality of defined station locations, with each station location positioned to be accessible by the robot associated with that area. In addition, each station location is typically configured to receive a device, such as an automated instrument or a holding nest. Device components are arranged at selected station locations according to specific application requirements to provide a flexible, robust, reliable, and accurate high throughput processing system.

US Patent:

20130149892, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Feb 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/762490

Inventors:

Andrew Edgar Meyer - Milwaukee WI, US
Todd Kim Knapp - Waukesha WI, US
Frank John Muench - Waukesha WI, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/641

US Classification:

439489

Abstract:

An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.

US Patent:

20180004498, Jan 4, 2018

Filed:

Oct 27, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/923800

Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
Andrew Meyer - Prospect Heights IL, US

Assignee:

CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

G06F 9/445
H04W 76/02

Abstract:

An activation code management system for a fleet of work vehicles includes a computing and data storage system to which vehicles in the fleet are connected for cellular data transmission. Each vehicle provides information regarding the activation codes operative thereon, and the information is compiled and reported by the computing and data storage system. The system also can obtain, retain and report actual usage of activated software.