Roy Lee Rice

US Patent:

6431909, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Sep 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/672887

Inventors:

Paul T. Nolden - Rancine WI
Mark A. Kappel - Brookfield WI
Jeffrey R. Annis - Waukesha WI
Roy A. Rice - Milwaukee WI
Randall J. Slusar - Greenfield WI

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

H01R 1360

US Classification:

439532, 361735, 361810

Abstract:

A detachable securement apparatus for a mounting rail, wherein the mounting rail has first and second mounting flanges extending lengthwise along opposite sides of a support section. The apparatus has a body, a securement assembly and a release assembly. Extending from the body, the securement assembly has first and second interface members each including a contact region configured to exert a holding force on the first and second mounting flanges, respectively. The release assembly is configured for removing the holding force on both the first and second mounting flanges to allow vertical removal of the body. The release assembly has an engagement member coupled to the body and to the first and second interface members, and is engagable on a side of the body. A method of attachment and detachment with flanges of a rail mount assembly includes springably coupling first and second sides of a conductive mounting member to the first and second flange, laterally engaging a release actuator coupled to the mounting members, and simultaneously releasing the first and second sides of the mounting member from the flanges.

US Patent:

6543978, Apr 8, 2003

Filed:

Mar 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/819313

Inventors:

Randall J. Slusar - Greenfield WI
Jeffrey R. Annis - Waukesha WI
Linda R. Borowski - New Berlin WI
Gerald J. Chin - Brookfield WI
Steven C. Chybowski - New Berlin WI
Joseph Koziczkowski - Greendale WI
Roy A. Rice - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

F16B 3910

US Classification:

411119, 411 82, 411930, 4113726

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for restricting rotation of a threaded fastener, the apparatus including a bracket member having a securing segment and an extending segment that are integrally linked wherein the securing segment forms a recess and the extending segment forms at least one restraining surface wherein a bonding material that solidifies and remains flexible upon curing is provided within the recess and, with the threaded fastener received within an aperture, the bracket member is positionable such that one end of the threaded member is receivable within the recess and within the bonding material prior to curing and the restraining surface contacts a surface of a receiving member to restrict motion of the bracket member about the aperture.

US Patent:

6987235, Jan 17, 2006

Filed:

Jun 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/455875

Inventors:

Homer S. Sambar - Shorewood WI, US
Jeffrey R. Annis - Waukesha WI, US
Roy A. Rice - Cudahy WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

H01H 13/14

US Classification:

200520, 200330

Abstract:

A switch is provided that is of the type that may be installed in a contact block engaging a pushbutton operator via a latch assembly. The switch includes a spanner that engages a pair of terminals, each having a pair of contacts. The outer ends of the spanner are wider than the central portion so as to render the spanner torsionally compliant. The wide outer ends provide a sufficient thermal mass to absorb an arc that may be created when the switch is opened.

US Patent:

6080940, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

May 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/081547

Inventors:

Roy A. Rice - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Rockwell Technologies, LLC - Thousand Oaks CA

International Classification:

H01H 312

US Classification:

200 5A

Abstract:

The present invention provides a spring integrally formed in a face plate of a housing for use with printed circuit board mounted operators having a central portion and J-shaped extensions. Stresses incurred when the central portion of the spring is pressed are distributed along the length of the extensions thus reducing maximum stress concentration in the spring. Additionally, material surrounding the spring is only minimally deflected when a spring is deflected, adjacent operators are not inadvertently actuated.

Address:

6337 Morning Roses Dr, N Las Vegas, NV 89031

Phone:

(702)3969961

VIN:

3N1AB61E19L682319

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

SENTRA

Year:

2009