Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method

Details Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method

2004-01-29

2008-10-14

Vortman, Anatoly (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches

Electrothermally actuated switches

Fusible element actuated

C337S227000, C337S228000, C337S232000

Reexamination Certificate

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07436284

ABSTRACT:
A low resistance fuse includes a polymer membrane, a fuse element layer formed on the polymer membrane, and first and second intermediate insulation layers extending on opposite sides of the fuse element layer and coupled thereto. At least one of the first and second intermediate insulation layers comprises an opening therethrough, and the polymer membrane supports the fuse element layer in the opening. A heat sink, heater elements, and arc quenching media may be used in combination with the fuse, and the fuse may be fabricated with an adhesive lamination process.

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