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Compact transient voltage surge suppression device

US8659866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2010
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C7/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transient voltage surge suppression device includes a varistor assembly having a compact thickness, and two different disconnect elements responsive to distinct overvoltage conditions to disconnect a varistor assembly prior catastrophic failure thereof.

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