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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7288804 | Electrically programmable π-shaped fuse structures and methods of fabrication thereof Electrically programmable fuse structures for an integrated circuit and methods of fabrication thereof are presented, wherein the electrically programmable fuse has a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion interconnected by a fuse element. The first te... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7248141 | Current fuse and method of making the current fuse In order to provide a current fuse with high solderability without containing harmful materials, solder chips containing 30 to 60 percent by weight of zinc, 0.1 to 2 percent by weight of copper, 0.1 to 1 percent by weight of nickel, and the remainder percent by weig... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7231708 | Method for marking fuses In a method for marking a fuse in order to allow for the rapid visual identification of certain characteristics of that fuse, the fuse is provided with: a first color-coded visual indicia indicative of an amperage rating of the fuse; a second color-coded visual indi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7218200 | Manual-reset thermostat A movable operating member 5 is swingably borne by the base 1, and its distal end is moved upward by allowing its proximal end 5b to be pressed downward. The movable contact 3 is separated from the stationary contact 2 upwar... | 05/15/2007 |
| 6801433 | Method and apparatus for cooling electrical fuses An apparatus for cooling electrical protective devices comprises an electrical protective device mounted to at least one electrical terminal, wherein the electrical terminals are cooled to indirectly cool the electrical protective devices. A pressurized coolant sour... | 10/05/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6552646 | Capless fuse A capless fuse which includes a hollow fuse body, a fuse element within the fuse body and terminal pins having helical springs which are inserted into respective ones of the ends of the fuse body and directly connected to the ends and to the fuse element.... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6259348 | Surface mounting type electronic component incorporating safety fuse A surface mounting type electronic component such as a solid electrolytic capacitor is provided which comprises an electronic element, a safety fuse wire having a base end electrically connected to the electronic element, and a resin package enclosing the... | 07/10/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6008715 | Electro-static discharge (ESD) hardened fuse A fuse for interfacing electrical current with electronic components and for shielding the electronic components from potentially damaging electrostatic discharge. The fuse includes a fuse body having an edge and first and second electrical contacts. A fu... | 12/28/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5774037 | Circuit protector and method for making a circuit protector A subminiature circuit protector includes a substrate carrying a metal fuse element hermetically sealed in a glass sleeve cartridge. The fuse element may comprise a film deposited on the substrate, or, alternatively a metal strip or wire. Leads extend fro... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5739740 | Surface mounted fuse with end caps An electrical fuse having an insulator, through which a cavity extends from one end to the facing end and which has a cross-sectionally square or rectangular casing part, is further developed in such a way that in the case of easy manufacture a reliable s... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5736918 | Knife blade fuse having an electrically insulative element over an end cap and plastic rivet to plug fill hole 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... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5355111 | Nested contact and cap assembly for fuseholder The fuseholder includes a current limiting fuse mounted within a fuse body and a lower contact and hinge assembly. The fuse body has contact assemblies mounted on each end thereof. The lower contact assembly on the fuse body is mounted on a hinge which is... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5270679 | Split end plate fuse assembly A terminal assembly for a fuse using multiple end plate pieces to collar a terminal element around a neck portion, the end plate pieces being attached to a housing.... | 12/14/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5198792 | Electrical fuses and method of manufacture A miniature electrical fuse has electrical lead wires (8) to permit the fuse to be connected into a circuit without use of a fuse holder. Wires (8) are resistance welded to electrically conductive end caps (4) closing off the end of a non-conductive tubul... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5103203 | Oil immersible current limiting fuse A current limiting oil immersible fuse including a tubular housing having a resilient elastomeric cap sealed to each end of the housing, an end cap independently mounted on each end of the housing and overlying the resilient elastomeric cap and a fuse ass... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5003281 | Electrical fuse with self-centering fuse element and method for manufacture thereof A cylindrical cartridge-type fuse has terminal end caps configured to provide insertion-limiting shoulders arresting the movement of the insulating fuse housing sleeve into the caps during assembly, and further configured with solder-retaining wells havin... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4996509 | Molded capless fuse A miniature end capless fuse comprises a nonconductive sleeve with a fusible element extending through it and leads to the ends of the fuse wire. Each electric lead to the fuse wire includes a deformed region near its end, but located outside the sleeve, ... | 02/26/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4951026 | Weld projections on fuse terminals A high speed fuse 8 having terminals 14 staked to non-electrically conductive end bells 12 with fusible element 30 connected to ridges 44 on terminal 14 by projection welding, and round balls 18 plugging sand holes 20.... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4949063 | End closure system for high speed fuse A high speed fuse 8 having terminals 14 staked to non-electrically conductive end bells 12 with fusible element 30 connected to ridges 44 on terminal 14 by projection welding, and round balls 18 plugging sand holes 20.... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4949062 | Fuse having a non-electrically conductive end bell A high speed fuse 8 having elements 14 staked to non-electrically conductive end balls 12 with fusible element 30 connected to ridges 44 on terminal 14 by projection welding, and round balls 18 plugging sand holes 20.... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4935716 | Fuse having a ball plug A high speed fuse 8 having terminals 14 staked to non-electrically conductive end bells 12 with fusible element 30 connected to ridges 44 on terminal 14 by projection welding, and round balls 18 plugging sand holes 20.... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4910490 | End terminal seal for an electric fuse An electric fuse of the type which has a tubular fuse casing and a solid fuse end terminal telescopically received within the fuse casing is provided with an annular seal which is contained within an annular groove formed in the outer lateral wall of the ... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4841356 | Fuses and their manufacture The disclosed fuse has a tube of insulation, terminals at the ends of the tube, a link connecting the terminals, and a granular filler. At least one end cap is made of sheet metal which has one or more integrally extending tabs and a respective hole for e... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4752760 | Electrical device end cap connection assembly using rigid sealing material An end cap connection assembly for use in connecting the metallic end caps of an electrical device such as current limiting fuses or lightning arrestors to associated insulative housings is provided which gives a strong mechanical bond as well as a leak-p... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4746381 | Method of making an end cap connection for a fluid-resistance electrical device An end cap connection provides a strong mechanical bond as well as a fluid resistant seal between an electrically insulative tubular member and a conductive end piece or cap. The cap is provided with a generally U-shaped channel, and a quantity of synthet... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4628294 | End cap assembly for a fluid resistant electrical device An end cap assembly for a fluid resistant electrical device includes a solderable insulating tube end cap and an insert having a solderable cylindrical body portion positioned within a tubular opening of the end cap. The body portion of the insert has a c... | 12/09/1986 |
| 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 |
| 4460887 | Electrical fuse An improved electrical fuse comprises an oppositely open ended insulating housing in the form of a cylindrical sleeve having a fuse element disposed therein. A pair of cup-shaped end caps close the ends of the sleeve and are electrically and physically co... | 07/17/1984 |
