(19)
(11)
EP 0 626 096 A1
(12)
(43)
Date of publication:
30.11.1994
Bulletin 1994/48
(21)
Application number:
94900620.0
(22)
Date of filing:
12.11.1993
(51)
International Patent Classification (IPC):
H01H
9/
46
( . )
H01H
9/
30
( . )
H01H
71/
12
( . )
H01H
9/
36
( . )
H01H
9/
34
( . )
(86)
International application number:
PCT/US1993/010967
(87)
International publication number:
WO 1994/011894
(
26.05.1994
Gazette 1994/12)
(84)
Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IE
(30)
Priority:
13.11.1992
US 19920976076
(71)
Applicant:
SQUARE D COMPANY
Palatine, IL 60067 (US)
(72)
Inventors:
EDDS, Thomas, A.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (US)
REZAC, Willard, J.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (US)
(74)
Representative:
Sorrell, Terence Gordon
Fitzpatricks, Cardinal Court, 23, Thomas More Street
London E1 9YY
London E1 9YY (GB)
(54)
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