Transient voltage surge suppressor with a reversible on-off switch assembly
US5923517A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6691
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) receptacle includes front and rear matable casings including a plurality of through openings for receiving the blades of an electrical plug; an electrical circuit within the receptacle having at least one element adapted to clamp high transient voltages imposed thereon to a lower level; an alarm electrically connected to the at least one element for indicating the failure of the at least one element; and a reversible push-button on-off switch assembly for repeatedly engaging or disengaging the alarm.
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