.~.~ Element includes conductive jumpers or spacers
DEFINITION
Classification: 338/288
(under subclass 287) Subject matter wherein the resistance element includes three or more resistive strips substantially parallel or lying in substantially parallel planes, alternate adjacent ends of the strips being electrically connected in
series by conductive material usually formed as a connecting wire, strip, or block, thus forming the strips into a zigzag or sinuous pattern.
(1) Note. For classification in this subclass the jumper or spacer must be conductive at least to the extent of having a substantially lower resistivity than the resistive strips. Further, the jumpers or spacers must be distinct from the strips. Where the jumpers or spacers are integral with the strips or of the same material or resistivity as the strips, classification is in the generic subclass 287. Further, when no jumper or spacer is present, the strips directly contacting each other at their respective ends, classification is in subclass 287 above.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
289, for zigzag or sinuous resistors generally whose elements are connected by conductive jumpers or spacers.
295, for plural resistance elements generally connected by a jumper or spacer.
