US PATENT SUBCLASS 335 / 25
.~.~.~.~ With disabling means (for contact-actuator)

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335 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS

2  DF  ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {30}
6  DF  .~ Automatic circuit-interrupting devices (e.g., circuit-protective devices) {12}
21  DF  .~.~ With latch or trip means {6}
24  DF  .~.~.~ Trip-free (i.e., cannot be manually reclosed while overload exists) {1}
25.~.~.~.~ With disabling means (for contact-actuator)

DEFINITION

Classification: 335/25

(under subclass 24) Subject matter wherein the device includes significant structure whereby the operative connection between the main contact actuating means and the means for maintaining the contacts in a closed condition (latch) is disabled. The disabling means may include manual, gravity actuated, lost motion or magnetic devices.

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157+, for switches with lock open structure for preventing the contacts from being actuated.