US Patent No: 4,897,577

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Electromechanically triggered spark gap switch

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Abstract

A spark gap switch is disclosed. The spark gap switch comprises an anode and a cathode having facing surfaces separated by a predetermined gap, a trigger electrode located in the vicinity of such gap, and a piezoelectric generator connected between the trigger electrode and the cathode for triggering the spark gap switch.

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NORANDA INC.TORONTO95

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Kitzinger, Frank Montreal, CA 12 109

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