Patent ID: 8420929
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A ground fault protection (GFP) device comprising: (a) a main body having a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) a plurality of laterally-spaced electrodes mounted to and extending downward from the main body, said electrodes being configured for penetration into the ground; (c) grounding terminal means for facilitating connection of grounding cables and for facilitating manual transportation of the device, said grounding terminal means being in electrically-conductive communication with the electrodes; and (d) one or more impact abutments associated with the main body and adapted to receive impact forces and transfer said impact forces to the electrodes such that the electrodes penetrate the ground; wherein the main body is made from an electrically-conductive material, and wherein the grounding terminal means and the electrodes are physically connected to and in electrically-conductive communication with the main body, such that the electrically-conductive communication between the grounding terminal means and the electrodes is effected through the main body.