US4019005A
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Multi-pole circuit breaker with baffle shield venting
Assignee: ITE Imperial Corp
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Filing: 1974-12-30
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1994-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A baffle assembly covering a vent opening in a molded case circuit breaker housing is constructed of two identical platelike elements having integral face protrusions. These elements are stacked in face-to-face relationship with their protrusions in engagement to maintain a narrow space between the element faces. Edge notches are provided to orient the elements so that the perforations of one element are misaligned with respect to the perforations of the other element so that arcing gases do not flow in a straight path through the baffle assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony B. Michetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/30; H01H9/34; H01H9/342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A circuit breaker including a housing, separable cooperating contacts disposed within said housing, said housing having an opening for venting of expanding gases developed during interruption of arcs drawn between said contacts upon separation thereof, a baffle assembly substantially closing said opening, said assembly including first and second generally platelike elements having integrally formed protrusions which maintain perforated main portions of said elements stacked in face-to-face closely spaced relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A circuit breaker including a housing, separable cooperating contacts disposed within said housing, said housing having an opening for venting of expanding gases developed during interruption of arcs drawn between said contacts upon separation thereof, a baffle assembly substantially closing said opening, said assembly including first and second generally platelike elements having integrally formed protrusions which maintain perforated main portions of said elements stacked in face-to-face closely spaced relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 1 in which the first and second elements are identical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 2 in which the protrusions of the first element engage the second element and protrusions of the later element engage the former element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 2 in which the protrusions of the first element engage the protrusions of the second element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 4 in which the protrusions are at four corners of the assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 5 wherein, within said assembly, perforations of the first element are offset with respect to perforations of the second element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 1 wherein, within said assembly, perforations of the first element are offset with respect to perforations of the second element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 7 in which each of the elements includes an indexing mark, said marks of the respective elements being disposed at opposite ends of the assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 1 in which each of the elements includes an indexing mark, said marks of the respective elements being disposed at opposite ends of the assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A circuit breaker as set forth in claim 1 in which the elements are constructed solely of insulating material and said assembly is constructed solely of said first and second elements.
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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) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |