Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Cases and bases
Patent
1992-11-24
1996-01-23
Recla, Henry J.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Cases and bases
200305333, H01H 902
Patent
active
054866669
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a cover for an exposed electrical terminal mounted on an electrical distribution device. The cover includes a generally planar body member having sufficient size to substantially cover the exposed terminal. The cover demountably secures to the device so that contact with a person's finger or equipment is prevented while access to the remainder of the device is allowed. The body is manually attached and detached from the device. The cover is also integrally formed with the body.
The present invention also includes a method of safely protecting an exposed terminal mounted on an electrical distribution device. The method includes the step of demountably securing a cover to the device so that contact with a person's finger or equipment is prevented while access to the remainder of the device is allowed. The cover is manually attached and detached from the device.
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Etsheidt Ronald J.
Freilinger Patrick L.
Wong Tak M.
Golden Larry I.
Irfan Kareem M.
Recla Henry J.
Square D Company
Walczak David J.
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