Patents Examined by Tuy{tilde over (e)}n T. Nguy{tilde over (e)}n
  • Patent number: 6188302
    Abstract: A circuit interrupter with an accessory case socket into which an accessory bell alarm member is disposed. A two-piece lever arrangement is provided in the bell alarm accessory case between the micro-switch button thereof and the operating mechanism of the circuit breaker. In the first stage of operation the operating mechanism rotates the entire two-piece member as a unit until the bell alarm button has been completely depressed, after which overtravel of the operating mechanism is accommodated by rotational movement of only one of the members on a common axis against the force of a hub located torsion spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher J. Conway