Patent ID: 6979787
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. An article for de-energizing a branch electrical circuit, comprising: (a) a circuit breaker, which comprises: (b) a plug, capable of insertion into an electrical receptacle in the branch electric circuit; and comprising at least one electrical feed blade and at least one neutral blade; (c) an electrical lead for connecting the input terminal of the circuit breaker to the electrical feed blade of the plug; (d) an electrical lead for connecting the output terminal of the circuit breaker to the neutral blade of the plug; and (e) at least one power-indicating means electrically connected to the plug; wherein the circuit breaker is capable of short-circuiting the branch electrical circuit, if the circuit is energized, when the plug is inserted into the electrical receptacle and the breaker switch is activated, thereby de-energizing the branch circuit.