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Wire binding screw for a circuit breaker

US8297901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2010
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/363
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A headless wire binding screw for use in a circuit breaker contains a slotted drive in combination with a Robertson drive. The slotted drive is for use with a slotted-type driver (such as a slotted screwdriver) and the Robertson drive is for use with a Robertson-type driver (such as a Robertson screwdriver). The screw has a body with a diameter of constant size along the entire length of the body. The screw also has an external thread that is formed along the entire length of the body.

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