(under subclass 2) Subject matter wherein the art type switch comprises or utilizes at least one thermally responsive element consisting of a composite of two dissimilar metals which expand different amounts under the influence of heat and whereby associated circuit contacts are opened or closed as a result of the bending of the element.
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13, for thermally actuated switches utilizing a bimetallic element combined with other diverse actuating means such as a magnet.
16, for shunt circuit completion devices with bimetallic elements.
35, for plural bimetallic actuating means in a single switch.
36, for electrothermal switches in general using bimetallic elements.
