With External Support Or Attaching Means (e.g., Hook) Patents (Class 337/207)
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Patent number: 11133145Abstract: A current-limiting fuse for an electronic apparatus, such as, for example, a transformer. The fuse can be withdrawable under a liquid insulating medium, such as oil, and is capable of being replaceable in the field. The fuse can include a fuse element that is encased within an electrically insulative sheath. Additionally, a plurality of contact blades can extend from a lower portion of the fuse and be securely engaged with contact clips that are in electrical communication with one or more components of the electronic apparatus. The contact blades can be positioned within a dielectric insulating medium while a reminder of the fuse between the contact blades and the enclosure can be positioned within an air gap. Further, the contact blades can accommodate seating of the fuse within the enclosure and/or an associated canister.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: ABB Power Grids Switzerland AGInventor: Suresh Menon
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Patent number: 10408660Abstract: An electronic fuel level indicator includes an elongated circuit board containing multiple elongated slots separated by a land segment of the circuit board, and an elongated wire spanning across the slots and being clamped to the land segment. Another aspect provides at least one elongated polymeric and/or insulating cover retained against a circuit board and a portion of the wire solely by insertion of the circuit board and cover within an elongated hollow tube through which fluid may flow. A method of assembling an electronic fluid level indicator is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Orscheln Products L.L.C.Inventors: Wayne Lawrence Soucie, Jeffrey Earl Tayon, Jeffrey J. Pendleton, Matthew Aaron Nevels
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Patent number: 8638188Abstract: A fusible link unit includes a retaining portion that retains a frame portion of a battery. The frame portion is located at a corner portion of the battery. The retaining portion has a pair of leg portions which abut against two side surfaces forming the corner portion of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Masashi Iwata, Shoichi Nomura
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Patent number: 8614619Abstract: A fuse holder, particularly for interlocked sockets and electrical apparatuses in general, includes a tray which is inserted in a seat and is adapted to accommodate a fuse. The tray is movable along a rectilinear path, having at least two positions: an active position, in which the fuse is active, and an extracted position, in which the fuse can be removed from the tray. The seat includes two elastic contact members which provide an electrical and mechanical connection of the fuse in the active position.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Palazzoli S.p.A.Inventor: Bruno Levi
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Patent number: 8310333Abstract: Modular fuse holder assemblies for configurable panelboards are specifically adapted to meet the needs of photovoltaic fuses and solar powered systems. Fuse rejection features, safety features, and remote monitoring features are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Joseph James Ventura, Matthew Rain Darr, Xuecheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20120056708Abstract: Modular fuse holder assemblies for configurable panelboards are specifically adapted to meet the needs of photovoltaic fuses and solar powered systems. Fuse rejection features, safety features, and remote monitoring features are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Joseph James Ventura, Matthew Rain Darr, Xuecheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20120032772Abstract: An assembly includes an electrically conductive mounting bracket, a current limiting device electrically connected to the mounting bracket, and a fuse assembly that includes a body and a fuse. The electrically conductive mounting bracket is configured to mount about the body of the fuse assembly, and, when the electrically conductive mounting bracket is mounted about the body of the fuse assembly, the mounting bracket forms a path for electrical current between the current limiting device and the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Richard J. Smith, Wayne W. Lien
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Publication number: 20110148201Abstract: A fuse element having a damping structure is disclosed. The fuse element includes a fuse body having two ends, a housing for encapsulating the fuse body and two extending anchor sections connected to the two ends. A meltable portion is coupled between the two ends and housed by the housing, so that the metable portion, when melted, will not contaminate the surrounding space. At least one of the anchor sections has at least one flexible conductive portion. If the fuse element is mounted in a circuit and subjected to shock and vibration, the flexible conductive portion will absorb the mechanical stresses placed on the terminals and the fuse body. As a result, the safety and reliability of the fuse element and the apparatus to which it is connected is significantly enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.Inventor: Chia-Ming Chuang
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Patent number: 5925280Abstract: A microwave oven comprises a main body, a cooking chamber and an electrical component compartment. The electrical component compartment contains a fuse housing which is mounted on a bracket to hold a fuse. Plastic coupling members are integrally mounted onto the fuse housing bracket, into which a fuse is inserted. Each coupling member includes a guide projecting integrally upwardly from the bracket. Both sides of the fuse housing contact respective ones of the guides. A protruding portion on the top of each guide forms a cam surface for spreading the guides apart, and a stop surface for preventing upward dislodgement of the fuse housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jung-Hee Lee
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Patent number: 4981039Abstract: A gauge for detecting both the temperature and surface level of a fluid within a container. The gauge includes an elongated casing which extends into the fluid. A float which rises and falls with the fluid surface is slidably coupled to the casing and carries a magnet. A support member positioned within the casing carries both a sensor for determining the position of the magnet and a sensor for measuring the fluid temperature. The surface level of the fluid can be determined from the position of the magnet. A heat conducting element thermally couples the temperature detecting sensor to the fluid. In a preferred embodiment, the support member takes the form of a printed board. In a separate preferred aspect, the temperature and magnet detecting sensors are reed switches which are vertically spaced apart yet aligned in parallel to minimize interference.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chikahisa Hayashi, Makoto Kawai, Toshinori Takahashi, Mitsuhiro Kikuta
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Patent number: 4777929Abstract: A temperature sensitive duty cycling control switch is mounted to a forced air ductless gas or oil heater by a special mounting bracket. The bracket attaches to the front of the heater in the path of the heated airflow. The mounting device is basically a tapered conduit or duct which is held at a distance from the heater so that it does not unduly obstruct the airflow and is tapered to concentrate air generated by the heater onto a plate mounted in front of the duct. The duty cycling control switch is then mounted to this plate and responds to the temperature of the plate. This enables the cycling of the heater burner while the fan continues to operate.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1987Date of Patent: October 18, 1988Assignee: Temper-Sensor, Inc.Inventor: Dean Welch
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Patent number: 4040381Abstract: A visual burglar alarm in the form of a mechanism for indicating that a door has been opened at least once during the absence of the occupant and therefore that caution should be exercised by the occupant in entering the room closed off by the door; the mechanism includes a tubular housing having a constriction narrowing a portion of the bore, means for attaching the tubular housing upright at the upper margin of a door, a magnet loosely held in the bore above the constriction, a non-magnetic shank extending down from the magnet and loosely passing through the constriction, and means for causing the magnet to adhere at the door jamb when thrust up from below by pressure on the lower end of the shank, so that when the door opens the magnet falls and gives indication of intrusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1976Date of Patent: August 9, 1977Inventors: Gerard G. Keogh, Sr., Gerard G. Keogh, Jr.