US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 161
.~.~.~.~ Plural elements

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
142  DF  .~ Fusible element actuated {15}
158  DF  .~.~ Current limiting devices (e.g., high voltage fuses) {1}
159  DF  .~.~.~ Comprising significant fuse link or element structure or arrangement {2}
161.~.~.~.~ Plural elements {1}
162  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> With diverse characteristics

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/161

(under subclass 159) Subject matter wherein the significantly recited fuse link structure includes at least two or more separate links, each providing a current carrying path through the fuse device. The fuse links are usually parallel connected, but may be series connected with each being capable of opening the protected circuit.

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292, for particular fuse link construction comprising a plurality of series connected elements.

293, for a plurality of parallel connected elements.