Method and apparatus for detecting an energized E-field

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9645182
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14055195

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A method for detecting the presence of an energized e-field in a space, wherein the space includes at least one electrically conductive element disposed in the space and coupled with a controller, the method including receiving in the controller a signal from the at least one electrically conductive element, comparing the value to a threshold, and if the value exceeds the threshold, determining that an energized e-field occupies the space, and sending a signal from the controller indicative of the presence of the energized e-field in the space.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION2000 NORTH M-63 BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

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Herman, Mark L Saint Joseph, US 30 417
Peterman, Garry L Stevensville, US 23 274
Putnam, Daniel M Holland, US 13 365

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