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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7154034 | Method and apparatus for protection of wildlife from contact with power phase cutout mechanism Method and apparatus for protecting wildlife from contact with an energized fuse assembly known as a “cutout”, also known as a “disconnect”. The cutout is shrouded from above and three sides. One side is left open to facilitate installation or removal of a f... | 12/26/2006 |
| 6867679 | Mounting for circuit interrupter A mounting for a circuit interrupter is provided that facilitates the easy removal and insertion of the circuit interrupter. The mounting includes upper and lower terminal and support arrangements that cooperate with upper and lower device mounting studs of a circui... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6392526 | Fuse cutout with mechanical assist A fuse cutout for connection to a power source comprising, a mounting having upper and lower support members extending from opposing ends of the mounting, respectively. A holder member fixedly attached to the lower support of the mounting. A pivot member ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 5982270 | Thermal fuse A thermal fuse includes a first electrical contact extending through and engaged in electrical contact with a second contact. A spring is compressed between the first and second contacts. A thermally deformable pin retains the second contact against the c... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5760673 | Current limiting fuse and dropout fuseholder A current-limiting dropout fuseholder includes multiple current paths through the fuse body. A primary current path includes a high current fusible element. A secondary current path in parallel with the primary path includes a triggering conductor that ex... | 06/02/1998 |
| 4885561 | Transformer overload and fault protection apparatus An overload and fault protector for a distribution transformer or the like is disclosed. A series-connected high range current-limiting fuse and a low range expulsion type fuse is provided with a transformer lead disconnect or ejection mechanism to insure... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4598265 | Capacitor fuse leader flipper A flipper is described for a fuse of the type having a generally cylindrical fuse tube, a fusible element within the tube and a fuse leader, the fuse leader having two ends with one of the ends connected to the fusible element disposed within the tube and... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4344059 | Arcing rod catcher for high voltage fuse Disclosed is an arcing rod catcher for a high voltage fuse which engages the arcing rod when the arcing rod moves during fuse operation so that the arcing rod will not bounce back or reverse directions during and after fuse operation. Since the arcing rod... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4103270 | Sealing arrangement for high voltage fuse A sealing arrangement for a high voltage fuse comprises a round metal plate that has a center portion that has been machined to reduce the thickness of the center portion. The center portion of the metal plate is then subjected to a coining or pressing op... | 07/25/1978 |
| 3958205 | Open link total range fault interrupter A lightweight, compact, conductor-mounted open link fault interrupter having mounting means permitting suspension thereof directly from an overhead power line without the need of cumbersome pole-mounting structure. Pinwheeling and flashover problems heret... | 05/18/1976 |
