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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2016
Pass & Seymour, Inc., Syracuse, NY (US);
Richard Weeks, Little York, NY (US);
Kent R. Morgan, Groton, NY (US);
Jeffrey C. Richards, Baldwinsville, NY (US);
Gerald R. Savicki, Jr., Canastota, NY (US);
Bruce F. Macbeth, Syracuse, NY (US);
Pass & Seymour, Inc., Syracuse, NY (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a circuit interrupter assembly coupled to a solenoid actuator and configured to move along an assembly axis in a direction normal to a major surface of the electrical isolation member to provide electrical continuity between the plurality of line terminals, the plurality of load terminals and the plurality of receptacle contact structures in a reset state and to interrupt the electrical continuity to effect a tripped state. The circuit interrupter assembly including at least one portion configured to pivot relative to the assembly axis to effect the reset state or the tripped state.