Electrical connectors – Including arc suppressing or extinguishing means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-20
2010-06-08
Leon, Edwin A. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Including arc suppressing or extinguishing means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07731514
ABSTRACT:
A loadbreak connector system and methods for visible break include first and second mating connector assemblies configured to make or break an electrical connection under energized circuit conditions, the first and second mating connectors selectively positionable relative to one another. One of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc follower, and the other of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc interrupter. The arc interrupter is configured to receive the arc follower, and the first and second meting connectors are positionable in an disconnected position wherein the arc follower remains engaged to and is located within the arc interrupter. Arc energy is distributed among multiple locations to reduce arc intensity.
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Hughes David Charles
Steinbrecher Brian Todd
Cooper Technologies Company
King & Spalding LLP
Leon Edwin A.
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