Single-sensor microcontroller-based approach for ground fault circuit interrupters

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EP 2 802 051 B8

(12)	CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
	Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15)	Correction information:
	Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48)	Corrigendum issued on:
	09.03.2016 Bulletin 2016/10

(45)	Mention of the grant of the patent:
	30.12.2015 Bulletin 2015/53

(21)	Application number: 14175942.3

(22)	Date of filing: 08.10.2004

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

H02H 3/33^(2006.01)
H02H 3/16^(2006.01)

H02H 3/00^(2006.01)
G01R 31/02^(2006.01)

(54)	Single-sensor microcontroller-based approach for ground fault circuit interrupters Einzelsensoransatz auf Mikrosteuerungsbasis für Erdschlussleistungstrenner Approche basée sur microcontrôleur à capteur unique pour interrupteurs de circuit de défaut à la terre

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	DE ES FR GB IT

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Priority:

16.10.2003 US 687068

(43)	Date of publication of application:
	12.11.2014 Bulletin 2014/46

(62)	Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC:
	13154195.5 / 2602892
	04794552.2 / 1673842

(73)	Proprietor: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
	Schaumburg, IL 60173 (US)

(72)	Inventors:
	Reid, Paul A. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (US) Gass, Randall J. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (US) Meehleder, Steve M. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (US)

(74)	Representative: Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
	Leopoldstraße 4 80802 München 80802 München (DE)

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References cited: :

DE-A1- 19 803 684
US-A- 3 953 767

US-A- 3 848 159

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