US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 248
.~.~.~.~ Ferrule, cap or other seal means

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
142  DF  .~ Fusible element actuated {15}
227  DF  .~.~ Fuse link carrier or holder {2}
228  DF  .~.~.~ Cartridge or tube {9}
248.~.~.~.~ Ferrule, cap or other seal means

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/248

(under subclass 228) Subject matter wherein the cartridge or tube structure includes significantly recited ferrule, cap or seal means in cooperative relationship with the cartridge or tube. For example, (1) the sealing means may be a means for hermetically sealing a dielectric tube or cartridge, (2) the cap means may be frangible and adapted to rupture upon the destruction of the fuse element, (3) a cap and seal combination may serve to prevent the escape of gases upon the rupture of the fuse.

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251+, for cartridge type fuse structure consisting of metallic ferrules or caps serving as a means for completing an electrical circuit through the fuse device.