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Fuse with fuse state indicator

US7812704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2007
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H85/0418
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fuse comprising a fuse body having ferrules at opposing ends, a fuse state indicator located on the surface of the fuse body wherein the fuse state indicator may be temperature sensitive or voltage sensitive and a wire extending from one ferrule to the other ferrule wherein the wire is positioned along the surface of the fuse body. The fuse state indicator senses heat generated by the wire or voltage flowing through the wire.

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