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Circuit protector monitoring assembly kit and method

  • US 8,059,005 B2
  • Filed: 09/09/2005
  • Issued: 11/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A circuit protector monitoring system comprising:

  • at least one circuit protector defining an interruptible current path therethrough upon an occurrence of a specified operating condition in a circuit; and

    a status element associated with the at least one circuit protector and adapted to detect and communicate a change in operating state of the interruptible current path from an uninterrupted state to an interrupted state as the specified operating condition in the circuit occurs; and

    a remotely located electronic management system in communication with the status element, the electronic management system configured to;

    determine, based on a communication from the status element, a physical location of the at least one circuit protector and the change in operating state of the interruptible current path without requiring physical inspection of the circuit protector; and

    automatically alert and summon responsible personnel to the physical location when the interruptible current path changes to the interrupted state.

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