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Thermal security for hybrid vehicle recharging cable plugs device and method

  • US 7,944,667 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2008
  • Issued: 05/17/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for interrupting current in an electrical cable having an end plug, the system comprising:

  • a sensor coupled to the plug and having an output indicative of the temperature of the plug; and

    a current interrupting device coupled to the sensor for interrupting current in the cable when the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, wherein the predetermined temperature is in a range of about from 80°

    C. to 150°

    C.

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