Signal circuit protector device for consumer use
US4876713A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/948
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solid state protector device is disclosed for protecting a consumer's solid state electronic circuits from abnormal voltage and current surges. The device comprises an enclosure made of electrically non-conductive material having front, rear, side, top and bottom walls. A protector circuit is disposed in the enclosure for protecting electronic equipment from abnormal current and voltage surges. The protective circuit has an input terminal, an output terminal and a ground terminal. An input connector for receiving an input circuit signal is disposed in the front wall of said enclosure and electrically connected to the input terminal of said protector circuit. An output connector for conducting said circuit signal to the electronic equipment to be protected is disposed in the front wall of said enclosure and electrically connected to the output terminal of said protector circuit. A plug is used for connection to an outside ground and is disposed in the rear wall of said enclosure.
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