US3754200A
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Metal oxide varistor with selectively positionable intermediate electrode
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A metal oxide varistor is disclosed formed of a varistor body having an alpha in excess of 10 in the current density range of from 10 3 to 102 amperes per square centimeter. First and second electrodes are laterally spaced along the varistor body, and a third electrode is located between and spaced from the first and second electrodes. The third electrode may be slidably mounted on the varistor body or may be in the form of discrete, spaced elements fixedly attached to the surface of the varistor body.
Inventors
- 👤 J Harnden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C7/00; H01C7/10; H01C7/102; H01C10/00; H01C10/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which said resilient band is movable with respect to said metal oxide varistor body means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which said resilient band has first and second ends, said first and second ends being separated by a gap, said gap allowing said band to be disengaged from compressive engagement with said varistor body means by application of a spreading force to enlarge said gap so that said band is slidably repositionable along said varistor body means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which said metal oxide varistor body means is a rod.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |