Ground fault circuit interrupter with end of life indicators

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture

C439S535000, C335S018000, C361S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11362037

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a GFCI that not only has ground fault protection, but also is capable of providing reverse wiring protection as well as detection of end of the service life of the GFCI by way of utilizing an end of life detection control circuit in connection with the reset button. In addition, the GFCI of the present invention provides a forcible mechanical tripping assembly by way of utilizing the test button. Finally, the present invention provides method for detecting whether the service life of the GFCI has ended.

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