Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – Ground fault protection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Barrera, Ramon M. (Department: 2832)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
Ground fault protection
C335S006000, C335S021000, C335S026000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07400477
ABSTRACT:
Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational, if an open neutral condition exists or if the device is reverse wired. Methods for ensuring a reset lock out state before shipment are provided.
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Campolo Steve
DiSalvo Nicholas L.
Ziegler William R.
Barrera Ramon M.
Carter DeLuca Farrell & Schmidt LLP
Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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