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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7932805 | Fuse with fuse state indicator A fuse includes a fuse state indicator on the exterior surface of the fuse body. The fuse state indicator includes an electrically conductive element electrically connected to and extending between the terminal elements. A temperature sensitive element proximate and... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7812704 | Fuse with fuse state indicator 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 ferru... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7636028 | Diagnostic fuse indicator including visual status identifier Electrical fuse indicators which may be used to diagnose and identify a fault state or failure mode of the electrical fuse include in various exemplary embodiments, indicator materials such as a reactive material, which are incorporated into various fuse indicator d... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7592893 | Multiple conductor indicator One embodiment of the present invention provides a fuse having opened-fuse indication, which places two or more coils or conductors in parallel and in thermal contact with an indicating material. The multiple conductors allow a lower level of current to produce suff... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7405646 | Multiple conductor indicator One embodiment of the present invention provides a fuse having opened-fuse indication, which places two or more coils or conductors in parallel and in thermal contact with an indicating material. The multiple conductors allow a lower level of current to produce suff... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7369029 | Wireless communication fuse state indicator system and method An electrical fuse and method therefor includes a protective body, terminal elements extending from said protective body, and a primary fuse element extending within said protective body and electrically connected between the terminal elements, and an identification... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369030 | Fuse state indicator A fuse state indicator includes an extension member, a secondary fuse link coupled to the extension member, and a contact pin configured to engage a first terminal element of a fuse. An end of the secondary fuse link is wrapped around the pin and establishes an elec... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7312689 | Fuse with metallic state indicator A fuse includes an insulative body, a primary fuse element extending within the body, a fuse state indicator extending on an exterior surface of the body and electrically connected in parallel with the primary fuse element, and first and second ferrules coupled to o... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7307507 | Fuse state indicator A fuse state indicator for a fuse including a cylindrical fuse body and a primary fuse element therein, includes an extension member, a transparent lens, a combustible substance adjacent the lens, a secondary fuse link adjacent said combustible substance, and a curv... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7239225 | Pyrotechnic circuit breaker A circuit breaker including a pyrotechnic element configured to ablate, tear, or cut a portion of the circuit. The portion of the circuit to be broken may be formed to be readily broken and/or may be a current load-based fuse. Also, the circuit breaker may be config... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7182647 | Visible break assembly including a window to view a power connection A device includes a first conductive member configured to be electrically coupled to a first component and a second conductive member configured to be electrically coupled to a second component. The second conductive member is separated from the first conductive mem... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7123124 | Pyrotechnic circuit breaker A circuit breaker including a pyrotechnic element configured to ablate or cut a portion of the circuit so as to break the circuit, thereby breaking the circuit. The portion of the circuit to be broken may be specially formed to be readily ablated or cut, and/or may ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119651 | Fuse state indicator A fuse state indicator for a fuse including a cylindrical fuse body and a primary fuse element therein, includes an extension member, a transparent lens, a combustible substance adjacent the lens, a secondary fuse link adjacent said combustible substance, and a curv... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6956459 | Sensing apparatus for blown fuse of rectifying wheel and associated methods A blown fuse proximity sensing device 40 is for use with a rectifying wheel 37 of a type including rectifying diodes 38 and associated fuses 42. Each fuse 42 may include a housing 51, a fuse element 52 carried by the ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6946947 | Plug-in fuse A plug-in fuse 200 comprises a body 201 with side indented portions 203 which allow secure gripping by the thumb and finger of a hand. The side indented portions define upper and lower extended portions 319, 321 allowing insertion and ret... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6836206 | Apparatus diagnosing a breaking of a fuse for a vehicle An apparatus for diagnosing a tripped fuse is disclosed. The apparatus employs a chemical light installed at an upper portion of the fuse housing. A system for activating the chemical light is installed at the lower end of the housing. The activation system activate... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6809627 | Fuse indicator label A fuse indicator is disclosed for indicating the status of a fuse. The fuse indicator includes an electrically conductive material that extends between conductive ends of a fuse and undergoes a visible change in appearance upon being subjected to electrical current ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6566996 | Fuse state indicator A fuse state indicator includes a fuse casing having a transparent lens, a combustible substance disposed adjacent the lens, and a base layer disposed adjacent the combustible substance and having a contrasting color relative to the combustible substance.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6522234 | Plug-in fuse A plug-in fuse 200 comprises a body 201 with side indented portions 203 which allow secure gripping by the thumb and finger of a hand. The side indented portions define upper and lower extended portions 319, 321 allowing insertion and retraction forces to... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6459357 | Fuse indicator label A fuse indicator is disclosed for indicating the status of a fuse. The fuse indicator includes an electrically conductive material extending between conductive ends of a fuse. The material undergoes a visible change in appearance upon being subjected to e... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6456189 | Electrical fuse with indicator An electric fuse is comprised of a tubular fuse casing formed of an electrically insulating material. A first conductive component is attached to a first end of the casing and a second conductive component is attached to a second end of the casing. A firs... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6373370 | Sputtered metal film fuse state indicator An opened fuse indicator includes a substantially transparent lens, a transparent base, and a dark colored backing layer. A sputtered metal layer is formed on the transparent base to provide a light-colored electrically conductive surface including a narr... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6292087 | Fuse indicator label A fuse indicator is disclosed for indicating the status of a fuse. The fuse indicator includes a conductive material adapted to extend between conductive ends of a fuse, and adapted to undergo a visible change in appearance upon being subjected to electri... | 09/18/2001 |
| 5994993 | Fuse indicator label A fuse indicator is disclosed for indicating the status of a fuse. The fuse indicator includes a conductive material adapted to extend between conductive ends of a fuse, and adapted to undergo a visible change in appearance upon being subjected to electri... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5936508 | Fuse state indicator A device for indicating the conducting state of a fuse includes a heat generating material for generating heat in response to an electrical input and adapted to be coupled electrically in parallel with a fuse, and a temperature responsive material thermal... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5781095 | Blown fuse indicator for electrical fuse A blown fuse indicator, having an insulating element, a current-carrying element overlaying the insulating element, and a substantially transparent window. A chemical composition coats at least a portion of the insulating element. The improvement comprise... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5111177 | Overload condition indicating fuse A fuse is provided which has a fuse housing with a transparent portion thereof, and a fuse element extending through the housing which is coated with a preferably non-hazardous temperature-responsive material. The temperature conditions generated at the i... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4907118 | Visual indicator electrical plug-type surge protector and systems An inexpensive, compact, portable, visual indicator electrical plug-type surge protector which comprises an electrical plug body composed of a molded transparent polymer, the plug body having an extended male grounding prong and a pair of male electrical ... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4603315 | Electrical fuse with pyrotechnic blowout indicator An electrical fuse features a pyrotechnic smoke-generating mixture supported proximate to or adheringly supported on a meltable fuse wire element. A portion of the fuse housing is transparent. Upon either low current or high current blowout the local temp... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4538133 | Passively detonated explosively-assisted fuse An explosively-assisted fuse is passively triggered (without electronics) by means of an auxiliary fuse in series with the main conductor. The auxiliary fuse provides a detonating voltage across a gap formed therein on melting in response to a fault curre... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4479105 | Pyrotechnic current interrupter Apparatus is provided for automatically interrupting current in an electrical circuit before the first current peak which occurs after an excess current condition develops. The apparatus includes a main conductor in the current path which passes the curre... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4127837 | Indicating device for fuse-links more particularly miniature fuse-links A miniature fuse comprises a casing mounted on a base member and having a meltable fuse-link housed within the casing above the upper surface of the base member. The casing has a transparent portion and a substance of contrasting color with respect to the... | 11/28/1978 |
