MODULAR SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE WITH STATUS INDICATOR

摘要

A modular surge protection device provides surge protection for various electronic devices while including one or more status indicators that make the modular surge protection device's status or condition readily ascertainable to save time during inspection, maintenance, replacement and other activities. The modular surge protection device comprises a nipple that can be used to mount the modular surge protection device to various structures quickly and easily. In addition, the nipple includes a view port for viewing or otherwise reading information from one or more status indicators positioned within the nipple.

主权项

1. A surge protection device comprising:
a body comprising a polygonal peripheral shape and an enclosed front end and an enclosed back end; a surge protection element housed within the body; a threaded nipple extending outward from the enclosed front end of the body and comprising a view port at its distal end; one or more status indicators within the threaded nipple and visible through the view port, wherein the one or more status indicators are operably coupled to the surge protection element to present a status of the surge protection element; wherein the polygonal peripheral shape aids in turning the surge protection device and its threaded nipple during installation and removal.