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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 05, 1999
David A. Leone, Lilburn, GA (US);
Peter P. Clickner, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Russell Green, Douglasville, GA (US);
Mauricio Rodriguez, Duluth, GA (US);
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a circuit breaker ( ) and a cover ( ) for a molded case circuit breaker having an operating mechanism ( ) and an intermediate latching mechanism ( ) with the cover ( ) comprising a substantially planer member having a central opening ( ) and an accessory compartment ( ) formed in the planer member on either side of the opening ( ) with the accessory compartment ( ) configured to accept a plurality of different types of accessories ( ) and having a plurality of holes ( ) wherein a circuit breaker accessory ( ) is nested in the accessory compartment ( ) and is in contact with one of the operating mechanism ( ) and the intermediate latching mechanism ( ) within the housing ( ).