Reset lockout mechanism and independent trip mechanism for center latch circuit interrupting device
US6671145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2022 |
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- 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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