.~ Expansible or vaporizable fluid-actuated (e.g., mercury vapor) {5}
119
.~.~ Utilizing capillary tube or bore means
DEFINITION
Classification: 337/119
(under subclass 114) Subject matter including significant details of a capillary tube or bore at least partially filled by a vaporizable liquid conductor the bore being of such caliber that the liquid is either caused to vaporize at a predetermined current value or to shift its position within the bore thereby disconnecting the contacts of the device. Generally the devices act in a similar manner to a conventional fuse, acting to open a circuit between contacts upon the vaporization of the liquid.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
321, for similar devices utilizing thermally responsive liquid actuating means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
219, Electric Heating,
510+, especially subclass 511, for automatic thermally responsive fluid actuated switches for electric heaters utilizing capillary tube means. 236, Automatic Temperature and Humidity Regulation,
95, and 99+ for thermally responsive expanding fluid actuated temperature regulating systems utilizing capillary tubes.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices,
161+, for a mercury column type thermostat in an electrical circuit for relays and electromagnets.
