Leakage current circuit interrupter device

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1991-02-04

1992-09-01

Stephan, Steven L.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Ground fault protection

361 50, 361115, 335167, H02H 316

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051445166

ABSTRACT:
A leakage current interrupter device for use with appliances. The device of the present invention includes a switching device having an electromagnet which is energized by a sensing circuit upon the detection of leakage current or a ground fault condition. The magnetic field generated by the electromagnet moves a lever arm to instantaneously interrupt the flow of current through the circuit to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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