Patent ID: 6157184
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An AC voltage indicator for mounting on a power cord including an insulated hot conductor for indicating the presence or absence of voltage on a power cord connected to a grounded AC power distribution system comprising:a housing for mounting on said power cord,status indicating means comprising a high impedance display device having at least a first and second display electrode connected in parallel with a static suppression resistor, the status indicating means being located in the housing;a first conductive element in physical proximity to, and electrically insulated from, said power cord, said first conductive element being connected to said first electrode of said display device; anda second conductive element exposed for touching by a human being and that is connected to said second electrode of said display device;whereby the presence or absence of voltage on the insulated hot conductor of the power cord is indicated by a change in the appearance of said display device when said second conductive element is connected to ground through a human being,and wherein said housing is detachable from the power cord.