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US3293577A
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Undervoltage release for circuit breaker
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-09-21
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1985-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Kiesel
- 👤 Henry E S Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H83/00; H01H83/12; H01H83/20; H01H2083/205; H01H2083/208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
AN AUTOMATIC TRIPPING DEVICE FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS COMPRISING: (A) A SUPPORT FOR MOUNTING ON AN ASSOCIATED CIRCUIT BREAKER; (B) A SOLENOID MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; (C) AN ACTUATING ARMATURE RECIPROCALLY ENGAGED BY SAID SOLENOID; (D) A TRIPPING PLUNGER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, SAID TRIPPING PLUNGER BEING ADJUSTABLE IN LENGTH FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND TO OPERATE A TRIP MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED CIRCUIT BREAKER; (E) A COMPRESSION SPRING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND ENGAGING SAID TRIPPING PLUNGER FOR BIASING SAID TRIPPING PLUNGER FROM A LATCHED POSITION TO A TRIPPED POSITION TO ENGAGE AND OPERATE A CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED CIRCUIT BREAKER; (F) A LATCH MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND ENGAGED WITH SAID ACTUATING ARMATURE, SAID LATCH MEMBER INCLUDING A LEG PORTION RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TRIPPING PLUNGER IN THE LATCHED POSITION THEREOF; (G) ADJUSTABLE TENSION SPRING MEANS MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND SAID LATCH MEMBER FOR BIASING SAID LATCH; AND (H) A RESETTING LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A PORTION ENGAGED WITH SAID TRIPPING PLUNGER TO EFFECT SLIDING MOVEMENT THEREOF TO THE LATCHED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |