Patents Assigned to MCG Electronics, Inc.
  • Metal oxide varistor module
    Patent number: 6211770
    Abstract: A metal oxide varistor module, and variations thereof for use in surge protectors and the like combining internally a thermally activated disconnect means and an excessive current disconnect means, such that when the module is subject to excessive overvoltage or overcurrent conditions, the connection is interrupted from the phase to neutral, phase to ground and any other combination of voltage or current before the metal oxide varistor device is physically damaged, ruptured or cracked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: MCG Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Coyle