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Modular GFCI receptacle

  • US 6,309,248 B1
  • Filed: 01/27/2000
  • Issued: 10/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A modular electrical component, comprising:

  • a base unit having a plurality of first terminal members, and a plurality of second terminal members connectable to conductors in an electrical wiring system;

    a mounting strap secured to a rear cover of said base and capable of connecting said base to a junction box in the electrical wiring system; and

    a removable electrical device having a plurality of power contacts extending from a rear cover and capable of releasably connecting to said plurality of first terminal members, such that at least one of said plurality of contacts releasably connects to one of said plurality of said first terminal members, wherein said removable electrical device comprises a circuit interrupting device, and wherein said circuit interrupting device comprises;

    a housing;

    a line side conductive path disposed at least partially within said housing and connected to at least one of said plurality of power contacts;

    a load side conductive path disposed at least partially within said housing and connected to at least one of said plurality of power contacts;

    a circuit interrupting portion disposed at least partially within said housing and configured to break the continuity between said line side and load side conductive paths upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition; and

    a reset portion disposed at least partially within said housing and configured to make electrical continuity between said line side and said load side conductive paths.

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