Patent ID: 7161780
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
1. A circuit interrupting device comprising: a housing; a phase conductive path disposed at least partially within said housing between a line side and a load side, said phase conductive path terminating at a first connection capable of being electrically connected to a source of electricity, a second connection capable of conducting electricity to at least one load and a third connection capable of conducting electricity to at least one user accessible load; a circuit interrupting portion comprising a solenoid pivotly supported by a flexible support member disposed within said housing and configured to cause electrical discontinuity in said phase conductive path between said line side and said load side upon the occurrence of a first predetermined condition; and a reset actuator disposed at least partially within said housing which, when depressed, causes the solenoid to pivot about the flexible support member to close test contacts to initiate a test to determine if the first predetermined condition is present, and to provide electrical continuity in said phase conductive path between said line side and said load side if the test determined that the first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition is not present.