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Excessive surge protection method and apparatus

US7616420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2000
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H9/044
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A surge protection apparatus connected between an electrical power line source and a load includes a voltage input, an inductor, and a protective barrier. The voltage input is coupled to the electrical power line. The inductor is coupled between the voltage input and the load. The protective barrier is interposed between the inductor and the load, and is configured to physically isolate the inductor from the load.

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