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    T

    he Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) is


    the key element in surge
    protection devices, serving to
    divert excess current away from
    the output network during surges.

    Current technologies use thermal fuses to
    indicate component failure, but there is no
    separate indication of MOV failure.

    After multiple surge suppressions, the fuse
    may not reach its thermal limit , but the
    MOV could degrade and fail. In the surge
    protectors presently marketed, if the
    thermal fuse is working, the protection
    LEDs falsely indicate that the device is
    working, even if MOV is taken out of the
    circuit or is malfunctioning.

    Our novel invention proposes design for
    detection of MOV failure, even if the other
    components of the device are working
    properly. The core idea is to take advantage
    of MOV capacitance. This fact is evolved into
    a design which ensures the proper detection
    of MOV when it is not performing as a
    diversion of surge current.
    Advantages:
    MOV failure identification independent of
    thermal fuses.
    Simple modifications in the existing de-
    vices circuitry.
    Enhanced protection of sensitive devices.
    contact
    University of South Florida | Division of Patents and Licensing
    3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 155, Tampa, Florida 33612-9445
    813.974.0994 (office) | 813.974.8490 (fax)
    patents@research.usf.edu | http://www.research.usf.edu/pl/
    Copyright 2006, University of South Florida

    Tech ID # 05B127
    Division of Patents & Licensing
    Research Office
    seeks partners to license...
    MOV Failure Mode Detection
    MOV Failure Mode Detection

    FoolProof Surge Protection
    Currently available product in market:Protection
    LED is Still ON with MOVs Removed.
    Our Invention: Red LED On Indicates MOV Failure.

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