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Patent
CA 2271278
A voltage sensitive device comprised of a voltage sensitive element having a first surface and a second surface and a predetermined voltage rating across the first and second surfaces, the voltage sensitive element increasing in temperature as voltage applied across the first and second surfaces exceeds the voltage rating; a first terminal electrically connected to the first surface of the voltage sensitive element, the first terminal being connectable to a ground or neutral line; a thermal element electrically connected to the second surface of the voltage sensitive element, the thermal element being an electrically conductive solid at room temperature and having a predetermined softening temperature; a second terminal and a third terminal in electrical connection with the thermal element, the second terminal and the third terminal being connectable in an electrical power line to form an electrical current path through the second terminal, the thermal element and the third terminal, the voltage sensitive element sensing the voltage drop between the electrical path and the first terminal; and, at least one terminal of the second and third terminals being maintained in contact with the thermal element by the thermal element and being biased away therefrom, wherein the at least one terminal moves away from electrical contact with the thermal element and breaks the electrical current path if an over-voltage condition sensed by the voltage sensitive element exceeds the voltage rating of the voltage sensitive element and causes the voltage sensitive element to heat the thermal element beyond its softening point.
Goldbach William
Martenson Kenneth R.
Mosesian Jerry L.
Wilkinson Alan F.
Ga-Tek Inc. (doing Business As Gould Electronics Inc.)
Goldbach William
Martenson Kenneth R.
Mosesian Jerry L.
Swabey Ogilvy Renault
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