Load status indicator

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2006-07-12

2008-10-21

La, Anh V (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Visual indication

C340S635000, C340S650000, C340S657000, C340S661000, C340S664000, C361S093100, C361S088000, C361S090000

Reexamination Certificate

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07439874

ABSTRACT:
A load status indicator is disclosed for determining whether power is available to, and current is flowing through, a load. A first visual status indicator may light up when power is available to the load but current is not flowing through the load. A second visual status indicator may light up when power is available to the load and current is flowing through the load. A bi-color light-emitting diode may comprise the first and second visual status indicators. Transistors may be used to permit or prevent current from flowing through the visual status indicators. In some embodiments, a reed switch or a hall-effect sensor may be used to determine whether current is flowing through the load.

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