Method for sensing welded contacts on a switching device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9897656
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14266198

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A method for sensing a welded relay contact when breaking both sides of a power line on a HVAC device including the steps: applying a first signal to one of a pair of switching devices; electronically sensing a second signal, with a sensing device, whether the other of said two switching devices is welded closed; and sending a third signal from the sensing device indicative of whether the other of said two switching devices is welded closed.

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CARRIER CORPORATION13995 PASTEUR BLVD PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33418

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kelly, Daniel L Ft. Wayne, US 7 123
Lothamer, Jeffrey P Ft. Wayne, US 2 2

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