US3340430A
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Diode and protection fuse unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-05
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith H Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H85/00; H01H85/02; H01H85/0241; H01H85/30; H01H85/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE UTILIZED IN AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER (1) HAVING A TRANSPARENT PORTION AND (2) INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT POINTS INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER; (B) A DIODE, FABRICATED FROM A SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FOR CONTROLLING A FLOW OF CURRENT, (1) ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID CONTACT POINTS AND (2) DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; (C) A FUSE WIRE, FOR OPENING THE CIRCUIT THROUGH SAID DIODE SHOULD IT BECOME SHORTED, (1) ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID CONTACT POINTS AND SAID DIODE AND (2) DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; (D) AND INDICATOR HELD IN A FIRST POSITION REMOTE FROM SAID TRANSPARENT PORTION BY SAID FUSE WIRE; AND (E) MEANS FOR BIASING SAID INDICATOR TOWARD SAID TRANSPARENT PORTION WHEREBY FAILURE OF SAID FUSE WIRE CAUSES SAID INDICATOR TO MOVE TO A SECOND POSITION AND BE DISPLAYED AT SAID TRANSPARENT PORTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
A DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE UTILIZED IN AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER (1) HAVING A TRANSPARENT PORTION AND (2) INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACT POINTS INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER; (B) A DIODE, FABRICATED FROM A SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FOR CONTROLLING A FLOW OF CURRENT, (1) ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID CONTACT POINTS AND (2) DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; (C) A FUSE WIRE, FOR OPENING THE CIRCUIT THROUGH SAID DIODE SHOULD IT BECOME SHORTED, (1) ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID CONTACT POINTS AND SAID DIODE AND (2) DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER; (D) AND INDICATOR HELD IN A FIRST POSITION REMOTE FROM SAID TRANSPARENT PORTION BY SAID FUSE WIRE; AND (E) MEANS FOR BIASING SAID INDICATOR TOWARD SAID TRANSPARENT PORTION WHEREBY FAILURE OF SAID FUSE WIRE CAUSES SAID INDICATOR TO MOVE TO A SECOND POSITION AND BE DISPLAYED AT SAID TRANSPARENT PORTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |