Appeal No. 2001-0114
Application 09/240,712
winding supports 105, 110 are contained in a cylindrical tube 135
that is sealed on each end by caps 140, 145. The caps 140, 145
are connected to plates 150 and 155 which are mounted to the ends
of the winding supports 105, 110. See page 4, lines 28 through
32 of Appellants’ specification. Appellants disclose on pages 6
and 7 of the specification that using a separate winding support
for each element reduces problems associated with maintaining the
separation between the elements in operation and in filling the
fuse with silica sand. Furthermore, the winding support allows
control and maintenance of the positioning needed for proper
operation. See page 6, line 29, through page 7, line 5, of
Appellants’ specification. Furthermore, the end plates 145, 150
support and position the individual winding supports thereby
fixing the winding supports 105 and 110 to prevent movement of
the elements that could adversely affect the operation of the
fuse. See page 7, lines 1 through 5, of Appellants’
specification.
Representative claims 1 and 16 are reproduced as follows:
1. A high current fuse comprising:
a housing;
a first electrically-conductive cap attached to a first end
of the housing;
2
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