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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 30, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Dean B. DeGrazia, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Mark A. Janusek, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Kathryn M. Palmer, Sewickley, PA (US);
Erik R. Bogdon, Carnegie, PA (US);
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 9/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 9/02 ;
Abstract
A circuit interrupter including separable main contacts, an operating mechanism interconnected with the contacts, and a housing in which the contacts and the operating mechanism are disposed. The housing includes a first attaching region and a mounting cutout. A shield is provided that includes a second attaching region attaching with the first attaching region for connecting the shield to the housing. The shield includes a tab adapted for covering the mounting cutout when the connection is made.