Patent ID: 8064173
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: H01H,H02H

Abstract:
1. A method for energizing a capacitive load which comprises the steps of: connecting a connecting device to the capacitive load and to an alternating current power source, said connecting device comprising: a diode, and connecting parts each having an open position and a closed position, wherein during a connection sequence said connecting parts are selectively closed such that the diode is connected between the power source and the capacitive load when the power source is approximately 0 volts, and the diode is by-passed when a voltage from the power source substantially reaches a peak value after the diode has become forward biased; and wherein during disconnection sequence said connecting parts are selectively opened such that the diode is connected between the power source and the capacitive load when a current in the capacitive load is approximately 0 amps and the diode is disconnected from between the power source and the capacitive load when the power source is approximately 0 volts; wherein said connecting parts are selectively opened and closed based on the charging of the capacitive load.