System for protecting circuitry in high-temperature environments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8784738
APP PUB NO 20130313916A1
SERIAL NO

13873942

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An electrical device for performing a particular function includes a system circuit for performing the function, and a dedicated power supply for providing power to the circuit. Both the system circuit and the power supply are hermetically sealed within a housing. The device within the housing is intended to be sterilized using high temperature, reaching a sterilization temperature. According to the invention, the device includes a thermal switch which is electrically connected between the system circuit and the power supply. With the present invention, the electrical components of a device are automatically protected from thermal damage during sterilization.

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CODMAN NEURO SCIENCES SARL2400 LE LOCLE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ginggen, Alec Neuchatel, CH 65 1788
Valencia, Avila Benito Saillon, CH 4 5

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