Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C318S650000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08009055
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and indicating high-voltage presences on a machine. In one embodiment a high-voltage indication system is disclosed and may include a voltage detector configured to compare the voltage level associated with an element with a threshold voltage value, and provide an indication signal when the voltage level associated with the element is greater than the threshold voltage value. The system may also include an indicator powered by a separate power source independent from the voltage detector. The indicator may be configured to detect the indication signal provided by the voltage detector, and provide one or more warning signals in response to the indication signal.
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Glover Rex Aaron
Johnson Curtis Brian
Lindsey Robert
Shults Richard
Bugg George A
Caterpillar Inc.
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Labbees Edny
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