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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2022
Filed:
May. 10, 2021
Eaton Intelligent Power Limited, Dublin, IE;
Christopher G. Henley, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Chuanchuan Zhuang, Shanghai, CN;
EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electrical receptacle arrangement includes an indication system for clearly indicating the operating state of the GFCI. When the GFCI is in a trip state, a first window on a reset button illuminates to indicate to the user that the reset button needs to be actuated in order to re-close the circuit supplying power to the receptacles. When the GFCI is in an end-of-life state, a second window stating 'Replace receptacle' illuminates. The windows are formed in portions of a wall of a front enclosure of the GFCI that are thinner than surrounding portions. A light pipe is disposed in the interior of the GFCI housing for each window between the window and an LED. When the LED is illuminated, the light pipe facilitates illumination of the window.