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Charged capacitor warning system and method

US8576074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0049
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A capacitor warning circuit, and method of providing a warning are provided, the circuit comprising a capacitor capable of being charged to a charged state and a warning circuit coupled to the capacitor and adapted to provide an indication that the capacitor is in the charged state, wherein the warning circuit is powered by energy accumulated in the capacitor when the capacitor is in the charged state.

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