Surge suppression device

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1992-12-30

1995-05-09

Pellinen, A. D.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

High voltage dissipation

361119, 361127, 361 56, H01R 1302

Patent

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054145872

ABSTRACT:
A surge suppression device which fits over the end of an electrical plug and permits normal mating of the plug with the female receptacle. In the preferred embodiment, the device includes a body of metal-oxide varistor (MOV) material where one pin is connected to one plate on the MOV and another plug pin is connected to an opposing plate on the MOV. The MOV breaks down when experiencing excessive voltage levels to shunt potentially damaging voltages between the plug pins thereby preventing the spikes from reaching the protected equipment.

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