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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2007
Applicants:
Matthew R. Darr, Godfrey, IL (US);
Jaime Torrez, Ofallon, MO (US);
Anthony C. Ban, Foley, MO (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Cooper Technologies Company, Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 85/30 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Fuse state indicators include temperature responsive elements adapted to visually display a number of different fuse states. The displays may include distinct colors and markings that are made visible or concealed from view based on temperature ranges that the fuse is exposed to in use. Various temperature sensitive elements and various markings are disclosed to convey at least three distinct fuse states to interested persons at the location of the fuse.