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Techniques for making high voltage connections

US7863531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. · US

Inventors

Douglas E. May · Melrose, US
Kasegn D. Tekletsadik · Clifton Park, US
Eric D. Hermanson · Tewksbury, US
Piotr Lubicki · Peabody, US
Russell J. Low · Rowley, US
Joseph C. Olson · Beverly, US
Stephen E. Krause · Ipswich, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2007
Grant date	Jan 4, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 14, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01H35/38
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for making high voltage connections are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an electrical switch. The electrical switch may comprise a component extending from a first electrical contact to a second electrical contact. The component may also comprise a non-conductive section and a conductive section. In a first mode of operation, at least a portion of the non-conductive section may be positioned between the two electrical contacts to insulate the two electrical contacts. In a second mode of operation, the conductive section may be positioned between the two electrical contacts to connect the two electrical contacts.

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