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Molded case circuit breaker line terminal plug

CA 2010683 C · Owner: Smith, James Ilsley · Inventors: Palmieri Joseph Michael; Smith, James Ilsley; Jacobs, Linda Yvonne

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A combined arc gas controller-line terminal plug is used within molded case circuit breaker covers to direct the flow of arc gases that occur during intense overcurrent circuit interruption. The plugs simultaneously prevent access to the line terminal lugs while controlling the egress of the arc gases. Moreover the plugs are removable for connection with and disconnection from an associated electrical power distribution system.

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  • Filed February 22, 1990 and granted March 14, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 22, 2010.
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FiledFebruary 22, 1990
GrantedMarch 14, 2000
Term endedFebruary 22, 2010
Patent numberCA 2010683 C
Classification (IPC)H01H9/30 +2 more

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1991199319951997199920012003200520072009Application filedFeb 22, 1990Patent grantedMarch 14, 2000Term endedFeb 22, 2010

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