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Faulted current indicator

US7167351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2005
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S10/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Faulted current indicator. Apparatus and method for observing the status of faulted current interrupters for high voltage transmission lines are described. Light emitting diodes powered by a photovoltaic voltage source are used to identify interrupters which have been tripped.

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