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Circuit protection device and system

US8279573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T2/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit protection device for protection of circuitry is provided. The circuit protection device comprises a housing defining a chamber and a plurality of conductors. The conductors are configured to connect to the circuitry and extending into the chamber, and comprise at least a first conductor and a second conductor spatially separated from the first conductor. The circuit protection device further comprises an ignition component disposed in the chamber and configured to electrically connect the first and second conductors. A circuit protection system is also presented.

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