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Circuit interrupter apparatus with a battery backup and reset circuit

CA 1303715 C · Owner: Westinghouse Electric Corporation · Inventors: Matsko, Joseph Jacob; Saletta, Gary Francis

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53,134, ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, A circuit interrupter includes a means for sampling a conditioned current value and determining operating characteristics related to the current flow through an electrical circuit. Also included is a means for comparing the operating characteristics to preselectable tripping parameters and means for initiating a trip condition when an operating characteristic exceeds a corresponding tripping parameter. Additionally a fault, indicating means energized by a backup energy source following interruption is also included as well as means for preventing interference to the display and operating circuits during power-up and power-down conditions.

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  • Granted June 16, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 16, 2009.
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FiledFebruary 5, 1988
GrantedJune 16, 1992
Term endedJune 16, 2009
Patent numberCA 1303715 C
Classification (IPC)H02H3/08 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedFeb 5, 1988Patent grantedJune 16, 1992Term endedJune 16, 2009

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