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App. No. 13/279,303

POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS FOR SEPARATE ELECTRICAL OVER CURRENT AND SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION

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Patent No.
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App. No.
13/279,303
Abstract

A system for protecting electrical power distribution circuits and loads electrically connected thereto comprises a circuit breaker or fuse in series with an over current protection device, for example a virtual circuit breaker. The circuit breaker or fuse provides protection against a short circuit condition, and the virtual circuit breaker provides against excess current. Separating the two protection means enables providing a higher current allowance for loads connected to outlets on a branch circuit.

Claims (4)

1 . A circuit protection system comprising a short circuit protection device electrically connected in series with an over current device.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the short circuit protection device is a circuit breaker.

3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the short circuit protection device is a fuse.

4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the over current device is a virtual circuit breaker.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 28, 2012
From: REYNOLDS, GREGORY A.; REYNOLDS, CHARLES
To: CYBER SWITCHING, INC.
Reel/Frame 028861/0736 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 17, 2012
From: CYBER SWITCHING, INC.
To: CYBERSWITCHINGPATENTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 028061/0954 →