Protection device including multi-plane fusible element

A protection device, comprising:

• a substrate;
• and
• a fusible element coupled to the substrate, the fusible element comprising:
• a first end opposite a second end, wherein the first and second ends wrap around the substrate;
• and
• a central section comprising a plurality of segments connected end-to-end in a continuous arrangement between the first and second ends, wherein a first set of segments of the plurality of segments extends along a first plane, and wherein a second set of segments of the plurality of segments extends along a second plane, different than the first plane, wherein the plurality of segments comprises a plurality of pairs of first and second segments connected at a third segment, wherein the first and second segments extend parallel to one another, wherein the first and second segments extend perpendicular to the third segment, wherein the third segment includes a first main side opposite a second main side, and wherein the first main side defines a segment plane extending parallel to a substrate plane defined by an upper surface of the substrate.