Device for automatically reading a glow tube

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9147341
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14311010

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The disclosure provides a wireless gauge reader system for use on an existing electrical substation where the substation has a window through which at least one glow tube is visible. The system includes a frame fastened to the substation that surrounds at least a portion of the window, and a door in connection with the frame that allows the door to open and close. The door includes a wireless gauge reader (WGR) that has an optical sensor that is positioned to view the glow tube when the door is closed. The WGR also has a transmitter to transmit a wireless signal based on the illumination state of the glow tube. Various aspects of the connection of the door to the frame are disclosed.

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CYPRESS ENVIROSYSTEMS2890 ZANKER ROAD SUITE 207 SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kim, Steve Campbell, US 28 568
Shaw, Robert Escondido, US 101 1444
Sim, Harry San Jose, US 8 86

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