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Paul R Rakus

from Coraopolis, PA
Age ~56
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Also known as:
Paul D Rakus, Paul R Rakas, Andria Rakus
Phone and address:
801 Newton Sq, Moon Twp, PA 15108
Related to:
Frank M Baldan, 93Susan M Rakus, 65Julius A Rakus, 65Chris E Francis, 55Danielle Rakus, 35Ben E Francis, 84Stephen Rakus, 28Richard M Rakus, 28Wendy D Rakus, 58Jo A Francis, 82
Connected to:
Cody W Rakus, 36Kevin B Rakus, 32Mitchell C Rakus, 74Thomas Rakus, 73Bruce L Rakusin, 76Robin P Rakusin, 71Christina M Rakusja, 59John P Rakutt, 60Laura M Rakvin, 48Awilda L Ralat, 52

Paul Rakus Phones & Addresses

  • 801 Newton Sq, Coraopolis, PA 15108
  • 114 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (724) 891-7601
  • 115 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (724) 891-7601
  • 4303 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 (724) 378-6051
  • Beaver, PA
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Irwin, PA
  • Hopewell, PA
  • Monroeville, PA
  • Warren, MI

Work

Company: Eaton Mar 2005 Position: Engineering manager

Education

Degree: Master of Science, Masters School / High School: Carnegie Mellon University 1993 to 1996 Specialities: Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Six Sigma • Product Development • Mechanical Engineering • Engineering • Engineering Management • Manufacturing • Automation • Gd&T • Patents • Continuous Improvement • Pro Engineer • Circuit Breakers • Mechanisms • Leadership • Product Design • Electrical Engineering • Root Cause Analysis • Lean Manufacturing • Fmea • Project Management • Spc • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing • Testing • Ptc Creo • Design For Manufacturing • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Simulations

Ranks

Certificate: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Senior Level

Industries

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Resumes

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Engineering Manager

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Location:
801 Newton Sq, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Work:
Eaton
Engineering Manager
Eaton Feb 1995 - Feb 2005
Design Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company Jun 1991 - Feb 1995
Engineer
Education:
Carnegie Mellon University 1993 - 1996
Master of Science, Masters, Mechanical Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology 1986 - 1991
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Six Sigma
Product Development
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Management
Manufacturing
Automation
Gd&T
Patents
Continuous Improvement
Pro Engineer
Circuit Breakers
Mechanisms
Leadership
Product Design
Electrical Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Fmea
Project Management
Spc
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Testing
Ptc Creo
Design For Manufacturing
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Simulations
Certifications:
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Senior Level
Asme Geometric Dimensioing and Tolerancing Professional - Senior Level

Publications

Us Patents

Flexible Seal For Circuit Breaker Arc Gas Exhaust System

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US Patent:
6388867, May 14, 2002
Filed:
Sep 29, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/675347
Inventors:
Paul Richard Rakus - Beaver Falls PA
William John Jones - Cranberry Township PA
James Jeffery Benke - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H02B 500
US Classification:
361605, 365608, 365611, 365614, 218156, 218157, 200306, 200308, 335201, 335206
Abstract:
A seal apparatus having a seal member and a plurality of fasteners is mounted on an arc hood of a cassette in a switchgear cabinet and resists leakage of arc gases through a gap between the arc hood and a circuit breaker mounted in the switchgear cabinet. The seal member is flexibly received against the circuit breaker in a racked position and is preferably at least nominally deflected thereby to resist the flow of arc gases in a leakage direction through the gap. The seal member thus resists the arc gases from coming into contact with a plurality of line conductors at the rear of the circuit breaker until the arc gases have at least somewhat cooled, deionized, and/or slowed. The seal apparatus thereby resists arc gases from inducing arcing between adjacent line conductors, whereby the circuit breaker can be operated at substantially higher voltages.

One Piece Air-Core Coil Mounting Bracket

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US Patent:
6747533, Jun 8, 2004
Filed:
Oct 11, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/975793
Inventors:
Paul Richard Rakus - Beaver Falls PA
Thomas Clements Pendrick - Clinton PA
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 8300
US Classification:
335 16
Abstract:
A mounting bracket for a circuit breaker air-core coil includes a unitary body having a generally U-shaped body. The body has at least one retaining form structured to fit over a fastener head. When installed in a typical power air circuit breaker, the air-core coil disposed in the mounting bracket is located above the circuit breakerss load conductor fasteners. These fasteners, and therefore the air-core coil, are located outside of the space in the circuit breaker occupied by a current sensor.

Arc Chute And Circuit Interrupter Employing The Same

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US Patent:
7034242, Apr 25, 2006
Filed:
Nov 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/984666
Inventors:
John J. Shea - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul R. Rakus - Beaver Falls PA, US
Thomas C. Pendrick - Clinton PA, US
Francois J. Marchand - Jiangsu, CN
Glen C. Sisson - Monaca PA, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 33/02
US Classification:
218157, 218156, 218149, 218 34
Abstract:
A circuit interrupter arc chute includes first and second support portions, an exit portion supported by the support portions, and a plurality of arc plates supported by the support portions. The exit portion has one or more vent openings. The arc plates have a first edge offset from the exit portion and an opposite second edge distal from the exit portion. A plurality of insulating dividing members are disposed between the arc plates. The members have a first edge proximate the exit portion and an opposite second edge distal from the exit portion. The second edge of the members extends beyond the arc plate first edges and toward the arc plate second edges. The first edge of the dividing members extends beyond the arc plate first edge and away from the arc plate second edge.

Circuit Breaker With Bumper

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US Patent:
7064284, Jun 20, 2006
Filed:
Jan 13, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/035309
Inventors:
Paul Richard Rakus - Beaver Falls PA, US
Nathan James Weister - Darlington PA, US
John Joseph Shea - Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas Clements Pendrick - Clinton PA, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 1/22
US Classification:
200244, 200400
Abstract:
An improved circuit breaker includes a case, a movable arm, and a bumper retained within a receptacle formed on the case. The bumper is retained in the receptacle by a number of spaced ribs that engage certain portions of the bumper yet permit deformations of other portions of the bumper into an expansion region. By employing a bumper made of a material having a low coefficient of restitution, deformation of the bumper tends to dissipate the energy of a removable arm impacting the bumper. The bumper can be installed, removed, and replaced substantially without requiring the use of an adhesive. The movable arm engages the bumper on a corner of the bumper to provide the bumper with an effectively progressive spring rate.

Circuit Breaker With Improved Arc Extinction System

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US Patent:
7091438, Aug 15, 2006
Filed:
Jan 13, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/035310
Inventors:
John Joseph Shea - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul Richard Rakus - Beaver Falls PA, US
Thomas Clements Pendrick - Clinton PA, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 33/02
US Classification:
218 34, 218149
Abstract:
An improved circuit breaker includes an arc extinction system having one or more insulators that generates a desirable gas in the presence of an arc. The exemplary circuit breaker includes gas-generating insulators disposed at three sides of a stationary contact and an arc chute at a fourth side of the stationary contact. The gas promotes the desirable extinction of the arc in a number of exemplary fashions. The presence of the gas on three sides of the stationary contact can resist movement of the arc toward the gas, thereby substantially limiting movement of the arc in a direction other than toward the arc chute. The gas can remove heat from the arc, thereby promoting deionization of the plasma by forming neutral molecular species at a lower temperature state. The presence of the gas can reduce the concentration of ions and electrons within the interior of the circuit breaker and can increase the pressure within the circuit breaker, and these also facilitate extinction of the arc.

Electrical Switch, Conductor Assembly, And Independent Flexible Conductive Elements Therefor

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US Patent:
7351927, Apr 1, 2008
Filed:
Oct 13, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/549277
Inventors:
Paul R. Rakus - Beaver Falls PA, US
Nathan J. Weister - Darlington PA, US
Roger J. Briggs - Colgate WI, US
James R. Schachner - Coraopolis PA, US
Wilbert E. Lindsay - Bulger PA, US
Michael C. Watts - Aliquippa PA, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 3/00
US Classification:
200244, 335195
Abstract:
A flexible conductive element is provided for the conductor assembly of an electrical switching apparatus. The conductor assembly includes a load conductor, a movable contact assembly including a number of movable contact arms, movable electrical contacts mounted on the movable contact arms, and a plurality of flexible conductive elements. Each flexible conductive element includes a first end electrically connected to the load conductor, a second end electrically connected to a corresponding one of the movable contact arms of the movable contact assembly, and a plurality of bends between the first end and the second end. A first one of the bends is in a first direction and at least a second one of the bends is in a second direction which is generally opposite the first direction, in order that the flexible element is generally S-shaped. A conductor assembly and an electrical switching apparatus are also disclosed.

Motor Operator De-Coupling System Sensing Camshaft Position

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US Patent:
7411145, Aug 12, 2008
Filed:
Apr 10, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/733465
Inventors:
William J. Jones - Cranberry Township PA, US
Erik R. Bogdon - Carnegie PA, US
Craig A. Rodgers - Butler PA, US
Paul R. Rakus - Beaver Falls PA, US
James M. Smeltzer - Salem OH, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 5/00
US Classification:
200400, 200401, 335 6, 335 21, 335167, 335171, 335189
Abstract:
A decoupling assembly structured to decouple the charging motor and the charging assembly cam shaft is provided. The decoupling assembly includes a lifter pin assembly and an elongated second end to a link member in the over-running clutch assembly. The link member supports a pawl which engages an over-running clutch assembly sprocket. The pawl is disposed on one side of a link member that is pivotally attached to an over-running clutch assembly hub assembly. The link member is structured to pivot in a “see-saw” like manner and thereby move the pawl between a first position, wherein the pawl engages the sprocket, and a second position, wherein the pawl does not engage the sprocket. The lifter pin assembly includes a spring loaded lifter pin that is structured to engage the link member second end and thereby move the pawl between the first position and the second position.

Catchment Mechanism To Prevent Camshaft Over-Rotation During Closure In A Direct-Drive Stored Energy Mechanism

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US Patent:
7449652, Nov 11, 2008
Filed:
Jun 6, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/758756
Inventors:
Paul R. Rakus - Beaver Falls PA, US
Perry R. Gibson - East Palestine OH, US
Andrew L. Gottschalk - Pittsburgh PA, US
Douglas C. Marks - Murrysville PA, US
Robert M. Slepian - Murrysville PA, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01H 9/00
US Classification:
200400
Abstract:
A catchment mechanism for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism is provided. The catchment mechanism includes a catchment wheel with a radially extending surface, a catchment prop, and a catchment prop reset pin. The catchment wheel rotates with the cam in the closing assembly as the closing springs are being charged. During the charging of the springs, the catchment prop stop edge travels over, but preferably does not engage, the wheel outer surface. When the closing springs are released, the catchment prop stop edge engages the catchment wheel radially extending surface thus causing the catchment wheel to stop rotating. As the catchment wheel is fixed to the cam shaft, the rotation of the cam shaft, and therefore the cam, is also stopped. The catchment wheel radially extending surface is positioned so that the cam is stopped in an appropriate position to begin recharging the closing spring.
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Paul R Rakus from Coraopolis, PA, age ~56 Get Report