Patent ID: 6122157
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: H01H,H02H,H05K

Abstract:
An electrical surge protection apparatus coupleable to at least first, second, and third conductors of an alternating current power distribution system, said apparatus comprising:a first circuit path electrically coupleable between the first conductor and the second conductor, said first circuit path including a first thermal protector electrically in series with and operably thermally coupled to a first surge protection device;a second circuit path electrically coupleable between the first conductor and the third conductor, said second circuit path including a second thermal protector electrically in series with and operably thermally coupled to a second surge protection device; anda third circuit path electrically coupleable between the second conductor and the third conductor, said third circuit path including a third surge protection device electrically in series with and operably thermally coupled to at least one of said first thermal protector and said second thermal protector.