High voltage switch blade closing detector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9052363
APP PUB NO 20150101915A1
SERIAL NO

14050476

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A blade closing detector for an electric power switch includes a blade closing detector and an electronic or visual indicator. A first type of detector uses a gravity switch and a magnetic pickup to detect proper engagement between the blade and the switch. A second type of detector uses a sliding latch with a visual indicator rod to provide a visual indication of proper engagement of the blade within the jaws. A third type of detector uses a magnetic switch with a pivot arm and a dome shaped visual indicator. These detectors may be deployed individually or in combination and may be augmented with communication equipment to transmit switch status to a remote location. It will be understood that specific embodiments may include a variety of features in different combinations, as desired by different users.

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  • SOUTHERN STATES, LLC;SOUTH STATES LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anand, Raj McDonough, US 15 97
Berner, Brian Hampton, US 6 19
Charles, Kirk Austell, US 13 169
Rodriguez, Andres Atlanta, US 46 2619
Rostron, Joseph R McDonough, US 61 432
VanHiel, Brian Smyrna, US 87 2877

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