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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8421579 | Current protection device A current protection device includes stacking first substrate, support layer, circuit layer, and second substrate. The surface of the first substrate attached to the support layer is an arrangement surface, and the surface of the second substrate attached to the cir... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8395473 | Fuse box system A fuse box system that combines a series of specially designed fuses in a fuse box that allows an individual to see if one or more particular fuses within the fuse box are broken. The fuse has one of two different configurations, depending on whether the fuse is use... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8344844 | Fuse state indicator systems Fuse state indicators for use with disconnect devices having a fuse are provided. Fuse state indicators include a housing having circuitry, a detecting means for detecting an open circuit condition, conductors adapted for electrical connection to a disconnect device... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8134445 | RFID open fuse indicator, system, and method Electrical fuse indicators, systems and methods for detecting when fuses enter an open state involve a wireless identification element, which alerts a communication unit that the fuse has entered an open state. The wireless identification device may include an anten... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8089335 | Fusible switching disconnect modules and devices A monitoring module for a fusible switch disconnect device includes an open fuse detecting element and wire leads for completing an electrical connection with a fuse. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7855630 | Fuse state indicator systems Fuse state indicators for use with disconnect devices having a fuse are provided. Fuse state indicators include a housing having circuitry, a detecting means for detecting an open circuit condition, conductors adapted for electrical connection to a disconnect device... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7839257 | Overvoltage protection with status signalling The present invention teaches an overvoltage protection device that includes at least one non-linear resistance element and a single cut-off device coupled with the at least one non-linear resistance element to disable the at least one non-linear resistance element ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7683752 | Fuse box system A fuse box system that combines a series of specially designed fuses in a fuse box that allows an individual to see if one or more particular fuses within the fuse box are broken. The fuse has one of two different configurations, depending on whether the fuse is use... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7679484 | Fusible link unit A fusible link unit includes a housing and two fuse circuit bodies overlapped with each other and received in the housing in a thickness direction of the housing. A coupling plate and terminals connected to each other via fuse elements integrally forms the fuse circ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7570147 | Fuse component comprising an optical indicator A fuse component with an optical indicator, which has a first terminal (2) and a second terminal (3) and also a fusible link (4), which connects the terminals (2) and (3) in an electrically conducting manner. Connected in parallel ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7460004 | Circuit protection device with cutout warning effect A circuit protection device includes a case having a transverse top portion provided with a central receiving opening and two locating holes, and two wall portions downward extended from a middle part of the transverse top portion to define a receiving space therebe... | 12/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7400225 | Electrical distribution device including protection for overheating conditions An electrical distribution device that includes a terminal for providing a connection to a first conductor, a spring mechanism having a first end that is electrically connected to the terminal, and a second conductor electrically connected to one or more internal co... | 07/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7362207 | Electrical switching apparatus and limiter including trip indicator member A limiter includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface, a line terminal, a load terminal, a fusible conductor electrically connected between the line and load terminals and an indicator button disposed proximate the first surface. The button includ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358845 | Cable limiter and crab limiter employing replaceable fusible element A cable limiter includes a main body having a cavity. The cavity of the main body is structured to receive a replaceable fusible element. An annunciator is housed by the main body. The annunciator is structured to annunciate status of the replaceable fusible element... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7308843 | Spring-biased brake mechanism for power equipment Woodworking machines are disclosed having cutting tools for cutting workpieces. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool. The machines also include at least one brake component a... | 12/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7137326 | Translation stop for use in power equipment Woodworking machines are disclosed having cutting tools movable into a cutting zone for cutting workpieces. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool, and a reaction system adapte... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7109877 | Fault monitoring apparatus and method A fault condition monitoring apparatus for use with a fuse cutout includes a housing operable to be supported by the fuse cutout. The housing has first and second contacts operable to make electrical contact with fuse contacts on the fuse cutout when the housing is ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7005727 | Low cost programmable CPU package/substrate A programmable package with a fuse embedded therein, and fabrication method are provided. The fuse has first and second terminal ends joined by a central portion defining a fusible link. The ends include a portion of the first and second conductive layers, the centr... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6983168 | Back light holder for a mobile phone The present invention relates to a mobile phone including a main printed circuit board. A first connector and a second connector are welded respectively onto a first predetermined location and a second predetermined location of the main printed circuit board, wherei... | 01/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6859131 | Diagnostic blown fuse indicator The present invention provides a blown fuse indicator. More specifically, the present invention provides a blown fuse indicator adapted for use with multiple element fuses, which provides a perceivable distinction between a blown fuse due to a current overload and a... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6853289 | Fuse handle for fused disconnect switch A fuse comprises a housing assembly, at least one primary fuse link extending within the housing assembly, at least a pair of fuse terminals connected to the primary fuse link and extending from the housing assembly, and a retractable handle assembly coupled to the ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6831546 | Impact signaling system for a high-voltage protective device The impact signaling system (9) is used in a high-voltage protective device and has a housing (13), a spring (16) which is arranged in the housing (13) and has a moveable end, an actuator (17) which can be passed out of the housing... | 12/14/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6784783 | Compact fused disconnect switch A fused disconnect switch includes at least one switch housing assembly having a housing defining a fuse receptacle and first and second terminal contact assemblies extending therefrom. At least one of the first and second contact assemblies is a bullet contact asse... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6781502 | Method of forming a protection circuit and structure therefor A protection circuit (10) is formed to protected a load (11) when a short circuit develops during operation of the load (11). A load transistor (18) is formed to couple the load to a voltage return terminal. A disable transistor (19 | 08/24/2004 |
| 6753755 | Electrical safety connector fuse An electrical safety connector fuse for insertion into a two- or three-pin electrical socket comprises a sealed, tamper-proof housing having live and neutral apertures, and live and neutral receptacles for receiving the prongs of a plug, live and neutral prongs for ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6720857 | High voltage fuse A fuse is provided that is suitable for operation in unusual environments and includes an operation indicator that is simple and reliable. A movable arcing tube is released during operation. As the arcing tube moves outside the fuse assembly, a latching spring moves... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6587027 | Solid state fuse A solid state fuse type protective circuit is provided in which a series MOSFET is connected in series with the load and its voltage source and a shunt MOSFET is connected in parallel with the load. A control circuit turns the series MOSFET on and the shu... | 07/01/2003 |
| 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 |
