Using load-side voltage and an auxiliary switch to confirm the close or open status of a meter disconnect switch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9448264
APP PUB NO 20150247900A1
SERIAL NO

14193909

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The invention relates to a method and system for secure confirmation of the status of a metering disconnect switch. By utilizing both a mechanical auxiliary switch and the reading of a load-side voltage immediately after a switch operation, a nearly certain decision can be achieved that the state of the relay is accurately known. This invention will prevent a motorized or solenoid driven switch operator from achieving a close or open state of the switch that otherwise could be uncertain.

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ELSTER SOLUTIONS LLC208 SOUTH ROGERS LANE RALEIGH NC 27610

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Loy, Garry M Raleigh, US 25 1132
Shuey, Kenneth C Zebulon, US 77 3983

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