US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 160
.~.~.~.~ With fusible metal overlay (e.g., alloy-forming)

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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}
160.~.~.~.~ With fusible metal overlay (e.g., alloy-forming)

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/160

(under subclass 159) Subject matter wherein the fuse link is specifically described as having at least one point of

reduced cross sectional area with a link destroying low fusing point material deposited on the link in the vicinity of the reduced cross sectional area or a fuse link of a first material adapted to alloy with the first material upon the application of excessive heat.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

295, for fusible elements of particular geometrical shape.

296, for fuse links of composite material (i.e., with overlay).