Abstract: A fused conductor includes a first conductor portion, a second conductor portion, and a fuse element in electrical communication with the first and second conductor portions via at least one dual metal wire, the fuse element protected by a glass body bonded chemically to the dual metal wire.

Abstract: A foot support insole having four different versions, each providing differing degrees of arch support for use in any shoe or boot. The insole is biomechanically shaped to support the medial arch, the lateral arch, the metatarsal arch, and the heel. In each of these versions, the principal variable is the extent of support for the medial arch. Low, medium, high, and extreme foot support versions are disclosed. The insole design effectively distributes the weight-generated forces provided by the user into a neutral plantigrade position. Supporting the neutral position for the foot obtains optimum balance and weight distribution by dispersing the forces applied by the foot over the greatest area possible within the shoe. The insole allows the three foot arches to work together and function as a structural support tripod, alternatively absorbing compressive forces and recoiling into a stable support state.

Abstract: A weight-bearing support insole with four varying degrees of arch for application in any shoe or boot, in which the upper portion is biomechanically shaped to support the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch, the transverse (metatarsal) arch, and the heel cup. This insole focuses on the highest and most dynamic arch, the medial arch, by creating four unique degrees of medial arch support that configures cooperatively to low, medium, high, and extreme degrees of individual user's arch needs, which will distribute weight-generated forces into a neutral plantigrade position. Supporting the neutral position will obtain maximum balance and weight distribution by dispersing the weight-bearing forces over the greatest area possible to relieve the seven primary pressure points (or points of contact) in the foot.

Abstract: A surface-mountable electrical circuit protection device comprising first and second laminar PTC elements, each having first and second surfaces. The PTC elements are electrically connected in parallel. A first electrode is attached to the first of the first PTC element and a second electrode is attached to the second surface of the second PTC element. A third electrode, having an electrical resistance is positioned between the first and second laminar PTC elements. The third electrode is connected to the second surface of the first PTC element and the first surface of the second PTC element and has a main portion and a sub-portion. The main portion of the third electrode is separated from the sub-portion by an element having a higher electrical resistance than the electrical resistance of the third electrode. A first electrically conductive end termination wraps around a first end of the device and is in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: The thin film, electrical device is an subminiature overvoltage circuit protection device in a surface mountable configuration for use in printed circuit board or thick film hybrid circuit technology. The surface mountable device (SMD) is designed to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to electronic components. The circuit protection device comprises three material subassemblies. The first subassembly generally includes a substrate carrier, electrodes, and terminal pads for connecting the protection device 60 to a PC board. The second subassembly includes a voltage variable polymer material with nonlinear resistance characteristics, and the third subassembly includes a cover coat for protecting other elements of the circuit protection device.

Abstract: A circuit protection device including a pair of terminals to be electrically connected into an electrical circuit, a pair of spaced current-carrying extensions of the terminals, and an initially low resistance current limiting device extending between the current-carrying extensions. The invention includes the feature that the current-limiting element including flexible conductive current-feeding arms having inner and outer end portions, the inner end portions thereof being electrically connected to the current-carrying extensions of the terminals. The outer end portions of the current-feeding arms are cantilevered and flexible relative to the inner end portions. The device further preferably includes a PTC current-limiting element sandwiched between the flexible outer end portions of the current-feeding arms.

Abstract: A circuit protection device including a pair of terminals to be electrically connected into an electrical circuit, a pair of spaced current-carrying extensions of the terminals, and an initially low resistance current limiting element extending between the current-carrying extensions. The current-limiting element includes flexible conductive current-feeding arms having inner and outer end portions, the inner end portions thereof being electrically connected to the current-carrying extensions of the terminals. The outer end portions of the current-feeding arms are cantilevered and flexible relative to the inner end portions. The device further preferably includes a PTC current-limiting element sandwiched between the flexible outer end portions of the current-feeding arms.