Electrical connectors – With circuit component or comprising connector which fully... – Termination circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With circuit component or comprising connector which fully...
Termination circuit
C361S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06991495
ABSTRACT:
A power strip includes a power cord and a plastic casing mounted onto one end of the power cord. A plurality of outlets are disposed in the casing in a side-by-side relationship. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is disposed in the casing and electrically connects the power cord to each of the plurality of outlets. The GFCI is self-contained and modular in form and comprises an outlet-free housing and GFCI circuitry disposed within the outlet-free housing. The GFCI circuitry includes an indicator light, a test button and a reset button which fittingly protrude through corresponding openings formed in both the outlet-free housing and the insulated casing. In use, power cord delivers current to each of the plurality of outlets. However, GFCI serves to interrupt the flow of current from the power cord to each of the plurality of outlets upon detecting a ground fault condition in the power cord.
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Abrams Neil
Kriegsman & Kriegsman
Tower Manufacturing Corporation
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