
{"publication_number": "US-2002071233-A1", "abstract": "a transient voltage surge suppressor having a fuse rated to withstand high transient surge currents is disclosed . the tvss employs metal oxide varistors in close proximity to the fuse such that heat from failed mov &# 39 ; s is used to reduce the time required to blow the fuse . the fuse may be mounted to the metal bus connection of a mov within a sand - filled or potted box containing the mov &# 39 ; s . thus , the tvss of the present invention utilizes a thermally assisted disconnect method which enhances the performance of the tvss under unusual fault conditions .", "application_number": "US-73648800-A", "description": "referring to fig1 a fuse that can withstand a 100 ka { fraction ( 8 / 20 )