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Electrical component

US11692882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2018
Grant dateJul 4, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2211/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical component including a polymeric body which (i) defines at least one electrical connection; or (ii) is configured for attachment to an electrical cable or wire; or (iii) is configured for attachment to an electrical apparatus, wherein the polymeric body or a portion thereof includes a thermochromic composition which has a first colour condition below a first threshold temperature and a second colour condition if the composition is heated above the first threshold temperature, and wherein the thermochromic composition maintains the second colour condition until it is cooled below a second threshold temperature.

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