Class 337/228 - Cartridge or tube

Subclass of Class 337 - Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches
Definition: Subject matter wherein the carrier or holder means is specifically
No. of patents: 52
Last issue date: 11/16/2010

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Number	Title	Issue Date
7834738	Current limiting fuse A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting...	11/16/2010
7477129	Current limiting fuse A housing for a current limiting fuse that includes a metal fuse element and a non-conductive filler material. The fuse element is configured to melt to create an open circuit when an applied current exceeds a threshold amount. The housing includes first and second ...	01/13/2009
7436284	Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method A low resistance fuse includes a polymer membrane, a fuse element layer formed on the polymer membrane, and first and second intermediate insulation layers extending on opposite sides of the fuse element layer and coupled thereto. At least one of the first and secon...	10/14/2008
7385475	Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method A low resistance fuse apparatus and methods of manufacture includes a first intermediate insulation layer, a second intermediate insulation layer, and a free standing fuse element layer independently formed and fabricated from each of the first and second intermedia...	06/10/2008
7348872	Fuse having a plurality of configurable thermal ceilings A fuse having a plurality of configurable thermal ceilings. The fuse includes a housing, a first conductive cap, a second conductive cap, a plurality of conductive elements extending through the housing, and a conductive connector that is electrically coupled to a c...	03/25/2008
7320171	Fuse component A fuse component (1) includes a hollow body (2) which is formed from a tubular wall that encloses an inner area (5) and which has two open faces that are situated opposite one another. The fuse component also includes a fuse-element (4) w...	01/22/2008
7250843	Tubular fuse component with end caps with a hermetically sealing plastic sealing body insert A fuse component (1) has a fusible conductor (2) which extends in a gas filled cavity (3) within a cylindrical tube (4) between two end surfaces (8). Two end caps (5) of an electrically conductive material are applied to the...	07/31/2007
7138899	Fuse element with a temporary quasi-hermetic seal of its interior A fuse element includes a fusible conductor which extends within a gas filled cavity in a cylindrical tube. The fuse element includes a cylindrical tube comprising, an electrical insulator between two end faces of the tube, two end caps of an electrically conductive...	11/21/2006
7119652	Method of avoiding arc prolongation on current interruption, particulary a fuse A fuse assembly is disclosed. The fuse assembly includes an electrically insulating hollow casing of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in outline, a fuse element provided within the casing and supported by the casing, the casing having first and secon...	10/10/2006
6998954	Fused electrical disconnect device A fused electrical disconnect device comprises a housing and line and load connectors extending from one side of the housing. A line buss is disposed within the housing and is electrically connected to the line connector. A load buss is also disposed within the hous...	02/14/2006
6967560	Blade fuse A compact fuse (1) for an automobile is provided. The fuse is formed by a fuse element (2) and an insulative housing (3) having a cutaway portion (8). The fuse element includes two base plates (4) and a melting portion (5) c...	11/22/2005
6798330	Miniature fuse of surface-mount type A miniature fuse of surface mount type having a stable pre-arcing time-current characteristic and a strong time lag characteristic The fuse is easy to produce, and provides a constant pre-arcing time. The main body of the fuse is of rectangular ceramic construction ...	09/28/2004
6778061	Fuse A fuse that can be made small while improving its breaking performance. An element 3 is securely held between the two lengthwise ends of a tubular fuse casing 2 and a pair of metal plates 4 having a melting point of more than 1000° C. The ends ...	08/17/2004
6642833	High-voltage current-limiting fuse A high-voltage current-limiting fuse comprises an elongated housing, an auto-centering connector centrally located about the elongated axis of the housing, and an elongated fusible element attached to the connector and secured along the elongated axis of ...	11/04/2003
6577222	Fuse having improved fuse housing A fuse is disclosed having terminal leads electrically connected by a fusible link, and insulated within a housing. The housing is preferably made from a material which burns cleanly and has improved ablative qualities to prevent accelerated arcing within...	06/10/2003
6538550	High amperage current limiting fuse A high current fuse includes a housing with electrically-conductive caps attached at opposite ends. At least two winding supports are positioned in the housing, extending between the caps, and spaced from one another. Each winding support is wound by at l...	03/25/2003
6459356	Subminiature time delay fuse A subminiature time delay fuse device (300) that is capable of withstanding higher current ratings includes at least one time delay fuse (310) for receiving a power signal and for providing an open circuit when the power signal is determined to be excessi...	10/01/2002
6459558	Power breaking device A power breaking device 20 includes a stationary box 21, a fuse carrying box 23 and a guide and restricting mechanism 25. The stationary box 21 consists of a fixed housing 26, a load-side bus bar 27 and a power-side bus bar 28. The fuse carrying box 23 co...	10/01/2002
6194989	Fuse element having parallel strips A fuse includes a tube, a pair of blade terminals projecting from opposite ends of the tube, at least one fuse element disposed in the tube and electrically coupled between the terminals, and a pair of metallic end caps disposed on opposite ends of the tu...	02/27/2001
6147585	Subminiature fuse and method for making a subminiature fuse A method for manufacturing a subminiature fuse includes the steps of applying metallized coatings to surfaces at axially opposite ends of a hollow fuse body, placing a fuse element in an internal cavity in the fuse body, the fuse element extending from th...	11/14/2000
5994994	Fuse The present invention relates to a fuse for improving the reliability and facilitating automation the process and, in this fuse, an inner cap 14 is provided between a glass tube 12 and a cap terminal 13; a passage 22 for ventilating the inside of the glas...	11/30/1999
5963123	Knife blade fuse A fuse includes a tube, a pair of blade terminals projecting from opposite ends of the tube, at least one fuse element disposed in the tube and electrically coupled between the terminals, and a pair of metallic end caps disposed on opposite ends of the tu...	10/05/1999
5905426	Knife blade fuse A fuse includes a tube, a pair of blade terminals projecting from opposite ends of the tube, at least one fuse element disposed in the tube and electrically coupled between the terminals, and a pair of metallic end caps disposed on opposite ends of the tu...	05/18/1999
5903208	Stitched core fuse A fuse includes a solid silicone rod that has a fuse element stitched repeatedly through the rod so that the stitches extend longitudinally along the length of the rod. The stitched silicone rod is secured within a fiberglass tube, and a silica sand pulve...	05/11/1999
5901045	Method and apparatus for isolating component leads A device for isolating a hazardous connection on a circuit board includes an elongated enclosure having a bore extending therethrough and a slot extending longitudinally from a first end of the enclosure. A component such as a fuse, having leads on both e...	05/04/1999
5886612	Female fuse housing A female fuse housing is provided for housing a fuse and includes a sidewall, a fuse insertion end, a terminal entry end, and a pliant partition. The sidewall has an inner surface and an exterior surface. The inner surface defines a fuse insertion area. T...	03/23/1999
5880665	Fuse holder A holder (10) for a fuse (18) of the type typically used in automobile and marine applications. The fuse includes a fuse element encased within a generally rectilinear insulative fuse body (20), with a pair of parallel coplanar conductive blades (22, 24) ...	03/09/1999
5825274	Fusible link A fusible link includes a housing which is made of insulating resin, the housing has an opening through which a fuse element is inserted into the housing, a fuse element having a pair of connecting terminal sections and a fusible body connected between th...	10/20/1998
5736919	Spiral wound fuse having resiliently deformable silicone core A spiral wound fuse includes an elongated housing, a supporting substrate formed of an electrically non-conducting, resiliently deformable, and flexible material, disposed in the housing, a fusible conductor wound around the supporting substrate and end c...	04/07/1998
5235307	Solderless cartridge fuse A solderless cartridge fuse comprises an open-ended insulating housing made of a relatively rigid, unyielding material. End caps close the open ends of the housing. Each end cap comprises an end wall confronting the adjacent housing end and a flexible yie...	08/10/1993
5166656	Thin film surface mount fuses SMD fuses having consistent operating characteristics are fabricated by forming a repeating lithographic fuse element pattern on an insulative substrate, passivating the structure, bonding a protective glass plate over the passivation layer, slicing the a...	11/24/1992
5142262	Slow blowing cartridge fuse and method of making the same A slow blowing fuse includes an open-ended rigid housing defining a fuse element-containing space therein. Conductive end caps close off the ends of the housing and act as electric terminals for the fuse. A spiral wound fuse element in said space extends ...	08/25/1992
5095297	Thin film fuse construction A fuse including a fuse casing, an end cap terminal at an end of the casing, a substrate supporting a thin film fusible element thereon, and a disk component that is located at the end of the casing inside of the end cap terminal and has structure that de...	03/10/1992
4972170	High speed fuse The high speed fuse employs stamped end bell and terminals rather than forged or machined parts. A slot for the terminal is punched through the end bell. The terminal is inserted into the slot in the end bell and staked in position. This insures a strong ...	11/20/1990
4962363	Surface mountable leadless fuse A surface mountable leadless fuse generally includes a tubular fuse sub-assembly with an insulating body molded thereto in intimate sealing relation. The tubular fuse sub-assembly includes a nonconductive tubular housing, cup-shaped metal end caps enclosi...	10/09/1990
4918420	Miniature fuse A miniature cartridge-type fuse comprises a sub-assembly of an inner insulating housing made of a transparent glass or glass-like material which cannot withstand the forces of a short circuit overload, and end cap terminals at the ends of the housing. A t...	04/17/1990
4851805	Method for the production of a sub-miniature fuse as well as sub-miniature fuse The invention relates to a method for the production of a sub-miniature fuse, as well as to a sub-miniature fuse. Known casing with three chambers and a separate cover are difficult to manufacture and are prone to faults due to their complicated shape. Ac...	07/25/1989
4755785	Surface mounted fuse assembly A fuse assembly in which a molded cover is affixed over a standard tubular fuse. The cover is specially configured to allow the caps of the fuse to be surface mounted to solder points on a printed circuit board. The cover includes a pair of ears which con...	07/05/1988
4749980	Sub-miniature fuse A sub-miniature fuse for electrical protection includes an assembly of an outer tube and an inner tube made of insulating material. The inner tube has electrodes and a fusible metal link sputtered onto its outer surface. The assembly of inner and outer tu...	06/07/1988
4540969	Surface-metalized, bonded fuse with mechanically-stabilized end caps The body of the disclosed fuse includes connective portions having surface-metalization to which corresponding connective portions of the fusible element are respectively bonded. A metalization-conducive ceramic may be more-specifically utilized for the f...	09/10/1985

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