Abstract: Embodiments of a combination motor starting device and protector module including a motor start winding cut-out switch for an electric motor are described. In the one embodiment, the motor protector includes a heater element and a bimetallic protector switch, electrically connected in series and configured to be coupled between a power source and the motor windings. The bimetallic protector switch includes a stationary contact, a movable contact, and a bimetal element, responsive to current flow through the protector, controls movements of the movable contact. The heater element is positioned in heat transfer relationship with the protector bimetal element. The motor starting device, in one form, is a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) element configured to be connected in circuit with the motor start winding. A bimetallic cut-out switch is connected in series with the PTCR.

Abstract: An electrical contact comprises a body formed of a precious metal in which the precious metal defines a contact surface of the body. At least one projection of the precious metal is formed generally centrally of the contact surface so as to extend therebeyond by successive discrete extrusions of the precious metal into a preselected configuration comprising the projection. A free end portion on the projection is spaced from the contact surface and comprises a chordal section of a sphere.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electrical contact formed at least in part of a precious metal which defines a contact surface on the electrical contact. In this method, an initial discrete deformation of the precious metal extends a projection of the precious metal to a first preselected height beyond the contact surface. Thereafter a further discrete deformation of at least the precious metal projection forms it into a preselected configuration and also alters the extension of the precious metal projection to another preselected height beyond the contact surface different than the first preselected height.