| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340650000 | Undesired circuit ground or short | 22 |
| 20080266127 | PREDICTING CABLE FAILURE THROUGH REMOTE FAILURE DETECTION OF ERROR SIGNATURES - Computer systems and techniques for predicting a cable failure in a network system begin by receiving a remote alarm indicator followed by a remote alarm indicator clear as a transmission alarm indicator of an intermittent short duration failure on the transmission path of a circuit. If the transmission alarm indicator is of a duration less than or equal to a preset threshold D it is considered an acceptable short hit transmission alarm. When at least N acceptable transmission alarms have been received and the time stamps of the last N acceptable transmission alarms have been recorded, then a determination is made as to whether N acceptable transmission alarms have been received within a preset time period. A moving window time period is calculated as the difference between the time stamp of the present acceptable transmission alarm K and the time stamp of the [(K−N)+1] acceptable transmission alarm. If the difference is less than or equal to T, a cable error signature is indicated. Based on the cable error signature, a cable failure may be predicted. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090027219 | DIMMING SYSTEM POWERED BY TWO CURRENT SOURCES AND HAVING AN OPERATION INDICATOR MODULE - A dimming system and method of operating the same are provided. The dimming system includes a first terminal configured to operatively connect to a first conductive line, a second terminal configured to operatively connect to a second conductive line, and a third terminal configured to operatively connect to a third conductive line. The first conductive line is configured to connect to a load, the second conductive line is configured to supply an alternating current, and the third conductive line is configured to connect to a current path. The dimming system further includes a controller operatively connected to at least one of the first, second and third terminals for controlling operation of the dimming system. The first and second terminals are configured for electrically connecting to a primary power supply and the first and third terminals are configured for electrically connecting to a secondary power supply. The primary power supply is powered through connection to neutral, and wherein the secondary power supply is powered through connection to an earth ground. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090121887 | Earth Leakage Protection Device with Time Alert Feature - This invention relates to an earth leakage protection device with built in time alert feature. In one embodiment, the earth leakage protection device includes a time alert module provided with a microprocessor system with an alert trigger timer and annunciators. The said earth leakage protection device provides an audible and/or visual annunciation to remind the user to perform integrity test on the earth leakage protection device at a preset time interval. If the earth leakage protection device fails the integrity test, the user detects that the earth leakage protection device needs to be replaced. If the earth leakage device passes the integrity test, the alert trigger timer is reset for another preset time interval. The time alert module of the earth leakage protection device can be further provided with a message display panel. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100001871 | COMMUNICATION ANOMALY DETECTING DEVICE, AND PASSENGER DETECTING DEVICE - An information request portion receives an information request signal transmitted to an information response portion at its own receiving port. The information request portion comprises at least either a power supply system anomaly determination portion or a ground anomaly determination portion. The power supply system anomaly determination portion determines a short-circuit between a signal line and a power supply system in a case where the information request signal received at the receiving port is always fixed to a H (high) level. The ground anomaly determination portion determines a short-circuit between a signal line and a ground in a case where the information request signal received at the receiving port is always fixed to a L (Low) level. Consequently, the anomaly region of the signal line connects the information request portion and the information response portion so that bidirectional digital communications are possible or the cause of the anomaly is specified. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100066552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GROUND FAULT DETECTION - In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for ground fault detection. One embodiment of a method for diagnosing a ground fault in a notification appliance circuit comprising a plurality of field wiring connections includes individually testing each of the plurality of field wiring connections until a source of the ground fault is detected and outputting a signal identifying the source of the ground fault. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100102977 | DETECTION AND ALARM CIRCUIT - A detection and alarm circuit includes a transformer, a rectifier, and an alarm. A first input terminal of the transformer is connected to a ground terminal of an electronic device, and a second terminal of the transformer is grounded. A first output terminal of the transformer is connected to a first input terminal of the rectifier, and a second output terminal of the transformer is connected to a second input terminal of the rectifier. A first output terminal of the rectifier is connected to a first terminal of the alarm. A second output terminal of the rectifier is connected to a second terminal of the alarm. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100271225 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A FAULT IN A SUPPLY LINE - A method is disclosed for detecting a discontinuity or irregularity in a supply line of an electrical power distribution network including a neutral return line and an earth return line. The method includes measuring a property associated with the supply line wherein the property is different when the network includes the neutral return line compared to when the network does not include the neutral return line. The method also includes comparing a result of the measuring with a reference to provide an indication of the discontinuity or irregularity. The property may include a complex impedance associated with the neutral return line or earth return line and/or ambient electrical noise present on the supply line. An apparatus for detecting a discontinuity or irregularity in a supply line of an electrical power distribution network is also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100295692 | COMPENSATION OF SIMPLE FIBER OPTIC FARADAY EFFECT SENSORS - A monitoring system for detecting earth faults in an electrical power supply grid providing a power signal includes a plurality of monitoring devices, each of the monitoring devices including a detector for detecting the level of harmonics in the power signal, wherein the level of harmonics is detected in a specific frequency range. Each of the monitoring devices further includes a memory for storing a harmonics reference value, a processor for comparing the detected level of harmonics with the reference level, and a communication device for transmitting an alarm if the detected level of harmonics is above the reference level for a specific period of time. Each of the detectors includes an optical sensor for detecting the harmonics by use of the Faraday effect. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110121985 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic device, includes: a short-circuit mechanism configured to be provided with a potential difference between a first conductor and a second conductor, the first conductor and the second conductor being disposed on an insulator, the second conductor being disposed on the insulator apart from the first conductor by a predetermined clearance; a measuring module configured to measure, when the electronic device is activated, an electrical value between the first conductor and the second conductor; a detector configured to detect, when the electrical value is a preliminarily set electrical value, a short-circuit between the first conductor and the second conductor; a notifying module configured to notify, when the short circuit is detected, occurrence of the short-circuit; and an activation module configured to selectably activate or deactivate the electronic device when the short circuit is notified. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110221600 | Method and Apparatus for Supervisory Circuit for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt Device - An apparatus and method for a supervisory circuit for a ground fault detection device or ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) device is disclosed in which is a test stimulus signal for a self test of the GFCI device is generated on a second secondary winding on a toroid of a differential current transformer. The GFCI device includes line and neutral conductors configured to connect an AC power source and a load. A differential current transformer includes a toroid, through which the line and neutral conductors pass, a first secondary winding wound on the toroid to generate a current in response to an imbalance of magnetic flux in the toroid, and a second secondary winding wound on the toroid. A differential ground fault detector is electrically connected to the first secondary winding of the differential current transformer to compare current generated in the secondary winding to a trip threshold. A controller is configured to control a test stimulus signal to be generated in the second secondary winding wound on the toroid of the differential current transformer. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110241891 | GROUND FAULT INDICATOR - A constant current source, a measurement unit, an indication unit, and a controller are provided. The constant current source is connected to a shell of an electric device and configured to supply a constant current to the shell. The shell is connected to a ground line terminal of a power supply to which the electric device is connected. The measurement unit is configured for measuring a first voltage of the ground line terminal and a voltage between the shell and the ground line terminal. The controller is configured for controlling the indication unit to give warnings either when the first voltage is zero or when the second voltage is higher than a preset value. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110285541 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING WEAR IN A SCREENING ARRANGEMENT - A system, method, and apparatus for detecting wear in a screening arrangement is disclosed. The system, method, and apparatus can include a sensor that is configured to provide a notification signal when a surface of a screen panel has worn to a threshold level. The threshold level can be based at least in part on the amount of wear that requires replacement of a screen panel to prevent breakthrough or contamination. The notification signal provided by the sensor can be used to identify which screen panel or region of screen panels has been worn to the threshold level so that the screen panels can be replaced in a timely manner. The sensor may be coupled to a conductor embedded in one of the screen panels that is altered when a screen panel has worn to a threshold level, triggering the sensor to provide the notification signal. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120256754 | Monitoring device for an ungrounded power network of a photovoltaic system - A monitoring device for an ungrounded electric network of a photovoltaic system. The monitoring device includes a short circuit measuring circuit having a first electric measuring circuit conductor connecting a first electric pole of the photovoltaic system with a reference point by means of at least one protective component, and second electric measuring circuit conductor for connecting a second electric pole of the photovoltaic system with ground be means of at least one protective component. A first component is connected between one of the measuring circuit conductors and ground, and a measuring device for measuring an electric parameter of the first component, wherein a non-zero value of the parameter and/or a change of the value of the parameter indicate an electric fault between the photovoltaic system and ground. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120313788 | Alternating current contactor with electronic short circuit self-locking function - An alternating current contactor (AC contactor) with an electronic short circuit self-locking function, includes an AC contactor body (a). The AC contactor body (a) includes a shell body. A short circuit self-locking portion is provided inside the shell body. The short circuit self-locking portion includes a current collecting unit (b) for collecting a current signal of phase lines (A, B, C); a short circuit detecting unit (c) for obtaining a voltage signal which characterizes a current signal, comparing with a reference signal, and outputting a short circuit detecting signal when short circuit occurs; a short circuit self-locking executing unit (d) for obtaining the short circuit detecting signal to trigger the AC contactor body (a) to generate and maintain a circuit-breaking action; and a self-locking releasing unit (e) for releasing self-locking of the AC contactor body (a) and resetting the alternating current contactor body (a). | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120326881 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN MONITORING SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES - A method for use in monitoring a synchronous machine includes coupling a power conversion assembly to an electric power source and to a synchronous machine. The synchronous machine includes a plurality of winding inter-turn portions. The method also includes energizing the synchronous machine via the power conversion assembly. The method further includes recording at least one first operational measurement of the power conversion assembly and the synchronous machine. The method also includes calculating a first impedance downstream of the power conversion assembly based on the first operational measurement. The method further includes recording at least one second operational measurement of the power conversion assembly and the synchronous machine. The method also includes calculating a second impedance downstream of the power conversion assembly based on the second operational measurement. The method further includes estimating a short circuit associated with adjacent winding inter-turn portions based on the first and second operational measurements. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130063272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND LOCALIZING ABNORMAL CONDITIONS AND ELECTRICAL FAULTS IN AN ELECTRICAL GRID - A system and a method for detecting and localizing abnormal conditions and electrical faults in an electrical grid are provided. A method includes receiving a notification message including a state of an electrical component on an electrical grid. The method further includes displaying, by a computing system, an alarm message indicating the state of the electrical component to a system operator responsible for the electrical component such that system operator is able to determine at least one action to take in response to the state of the electrical component. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20140139345 | GFCI WITH CYCLE COUNTER - Systems and methods for providing end-of-life functionality in an electrical component using a count of plugging operations are shown. In some configurations, a GFCI counts plugging operations and then provides an LED end-of-life indication when a threshold of plugging operations is met. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140145854 | System and Method for Detecting and Preventing Cable Theft in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - A system and method is provided for preventing cable theft in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to sense a short between at least two components of a cable in the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the cable is being cut in response to the sensing. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the cable is being cut. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140218201 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION DEVICE WITH A MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONITORING OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION ELEMENTS - Systems and methods for overvoltage protection are disclosed. According to one illustrative implementation, an overvoltage protection device is provided having one or more overvoltage protection elements and a measuring device for monitoring the overvoltage protection elements. Further, the measuring device may include an evaluation device, which is designed to count pulse-like overvoltage events which are arrested by the overvoltage protection element, wherein the evaluation device is connected to the overvoltage protection element via a light-measuring device and/or a device for identifying a current flow. In further implementations, overvoltage protection devices may comprise an evaluation device which, on the basis of the counted pulses and/or an identified current flow, may determine whether the overvoltage protection element is still operational, is previously damaged, or is unusable, and/or an alarm device, which indicates whether the overvoltage protection element is still operational, is previously damaged, or is unusable. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20160196730 | Method and Apparatus for Integration of Electrical Fire Sensor With Fire Panel | 07-07-2016 |
| 340651000 | For plural circuit conductors | 2 |
| 20100295693 | GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK FAULT INDICATOR - An electrical ground terminal block assembly and arrangement to make ground fault situation accessible comprise a ground terminal housing to hold the wire linking elements and a characterized ground fault indicating device. The ground terminal block based on the invention is comprised with signalling means to indicate ground fault. Fault current is detected by the ground fault indicating device through upper linking element detection device of said ground terminal block. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20140197958 | 7-Way Crab Joint - An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing. | 07-17-2014 |
