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Reset lockout mechanism and independent trip mechanism for center latch circuit interrupting device

US6671145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2001
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2083/201
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include a reset lockout mechanism, an independent trip mechanism and reverse wiring protection. A conical reset plunger is notched to force a successful test before reset.

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