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DC distribution system

US8502470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/008
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A direct current power system according to one non-limiting embodiment includes a direct current power source operable to distribute a direct current voltage throughout at least one structure, and at least one controller operable to selectively couple a direct current load to the direct current voltage in response to a wireless signal from an energy-harvesting switch.

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