US3348098A
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Surge protector for high frequency power system
Assignee: Ohio Crankshaft Co
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Filing: 1965-02-26
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard D Hausenfleck
- 👤 Gary M Brittain
- 👤 Peter J Tsivitse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:26
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02H; H02H9/00; H02H9/04; H02H9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A HIGH FREQUENCY POWER SYSTEM INCLUDING A HIGH FREQUENCY POWER SOURCE HAVING A FRAME, A LOAD CIRCUIT CONNECTED ONTO SAID POWER SOURCE BY A PAIR OF POWER LEADS AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE FROM OVER-VOLTAGE BETWEEN SAID LEADS AND SAID FRAME, SAID MEANS COMPRISING ELEMENTS FORMING A SPARK GAP BETWEEN EACH OF SAID LEADS AND SAID FRAME AND A MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT FLOW ACROSS AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SPARK GAPS FOR DEENERGIZING SAID POWER SOURCE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER REMOVABLY SECURED WITH RESPECT TO SAID POWER SOURCE, SAID SPARK GAP FORMING ELEMENTS BEING PERMANENTLY HOUSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, A DESTRUCTIVE FUSE MEANS FOR BLOCKING ENERGIZATION OF SAID POWER SOURCE WHEN SAID FUSE MEANS IS DESTROYED, MEANS FOR DESTROYING SAID FUSE MEANS IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT FLOW ACROSS ONE OR MORE OF SAID SPARK GAPS AND SAID FUSE MEANS BEING PERMANENTLY AFFIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A HIGH FREQUENCY POWER SYSTEM INCLUDING A HIGH FREQUENCY POWER SOURCE HAVING A FRAME, A LOAD CIRCUIT CONNECTED ONTO SAID POWER SOURCE BY A PAIR OF POWER LEADS AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE FROM OVER-VOLTAGE BETWEEN SAID LEADS AND SAID FRAME, SAID MEANS COMPRISING ELEMENTS FORMING A SPARK GAP BETWEEN EACH OF SAID LEADS AND SAID FRAME AND A MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT FLOW ACROSS AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SPARK GAPS FOR DEENERGIZING SAID POWER SOURCE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER REMOVABLY SECURED WITH RESPECT TO SAID POWER SOURCE, SAID SPARK GAP FORMING ELEMENTS BEING PERMANENTLY HOUSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, A DESTRUCTIVE FUSE MEANS FOR BLOCKING ENERGIZATION OF SAID POWER SOURCE WHEN SAID FUSE MEANS IS DESTROYED, MEANS FOR DESTROYING SAID FUSE MEANS IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT FLOW ACROSS ONE OR MORE OF SAID SPARK GAPS AND SAID FUSE MEANS BEING PERMANENTLY AFFIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |