Detecting and sensing actuation in a circuit interrupting device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7990663
APP PUB NO 20100259347A1
SERIAL NO

12498073

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A circuit interrupting device is disclosed that includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a switch between the first conductor and the second conductor wherein the switch is disposed to selectively connect and disconnect the first conductor and the second conductor, a circuit interrupter disposed to generate a circuit interrupting actuation signal, a solenoid coil and plunger assembly disposed to open the switch wherein the solenoid coil and plunger assembly is actuatable by the circuit interrupting actuation signal wherein movement of the plunger causes the switch to open, and a test assembly that is configured to enable a test of the circuit interrupter initiating at least a partial movement of the plunger in a test direction, from a pre-test configuration to a post-test configuration, without opening the switch.

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LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO INC201 NORTH SERVICE ROAD MELVILLE NY 11747

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Angelides, Mario Oceanside, US 8 241
Chan, David Bellrose, US 139 2914
Kamor, Michael North Massapequa, US 53 479
Moadel, Benjamin New York, US 5 139
Porter, James Farmingdale, US 9 67
Richter, James Bethpage, US 39 909
Ziegler, William East Northport, US 35 1174

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