Protective device having a thin construction

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2009-03-31

2009-11-17

Barrera, Ramon M (Department: 2832)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Ground fault protection

C335S018000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07619861

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a wiring device that includes a front cover assembly. The front cover assembly includes a front cover having at least one plug receptacle opening disposed therein. A ground strap is coupled to the cover assembly. A device assembly includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be connected to an AC power source, a plurality of load terminals configured to be connected to a downstream load, and at least one set of receptacle load terminals in communication with the at least one receptacle opening. The device assembly also includes a fault response circuit coupled to the plurality of line terminals. A back cover is coupled to the front cover assembly to accommodate the device assembly therein. The ground strap element is disposed between the front cover assembly and the back cover. The back cover extending beyond the ground strap a distance substantially less than or equal to one inch.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5594398 (1997-01-01), Marcou et al.
patent: 5661623 (1997-08-01), McDonald et al.

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