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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7203040 | Method and circuit breaker for reducing arc flash during maintenance in a low voltage power circuit Maintenance trip functions override the normal or specified trip functions of a low voltage circuit breaker to reduce pickup currents and/or time delays to effect faster trips, which reduces arc energy produced by faults during maintenance or testing on a live circu... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7019230 | Racking device and power module therefor A racking device performs a circuit breaker racking operation. The racking device includes a base with wheels and a brake to facilitate moving the racking device and positioning it with respect to a switchgear cabinet. An elongated tubular member extends substantial... | 03/28/2006 |
| 4464703 | Metal clad switchgear having exterior ventilation shafts There is proved by this invention a novel metal clad switchgear construction wherein the exterior walls are recessed to form areas disposed to provide ventilation shafts between adjacent units and increased access to the primary terminals.... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4126344 | Compressive bumper assembly A compressive bumper assembly is disclosed for an electrically powered vehicle in which a bumper is resiliently supported in spaced relationship from the vehicle proper by means of a plurality of springs. The maximum displacement of the bumper from the ve... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4062465 | Powered loading system A powered loading system is disclosed for loading and unloading a heavy load-carrying module onto a vehicle for transport. The module is supported for movement on casters and, additionally, it includes rollers and a slotted probe member. The transport veh... | 12/13/1977 |