Patent ID: 9170293
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: G01R,H01H,H02H

Abstract:
1. A power line status indicator accessory for a plurality of power line conductors connected to an array of circuit protection devices, the power line status indicator accessory comprising: a portable elongated body; a plurality of sensors attached to the portable elongated body, wherein each of the plurality of sensors respectively corresponds to one of the plurality of power line conductors and wherein each of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect an operating status of the respective one of the plurality of power line conductors when the portable elongated body is slipped over and spans the plurality of power line conductors; a power supply attached to the portable elongated body; an actuator associated with the power supply, the actuator configured to electrically connect the power supply to at least one of the plurality of sensors only when activated; a plurality of indicators attached to the portable elongated body, wherein each of the plurality of indicators respectively corresponds to one of the plurality of sensors and is operable to indicate the operating status of the respective power line conductor; wherein the portable elongated body comprises a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface; and wherein all of the actuator, the power supply, the plurality of sensors, and the plurality of indicators are attached to the same one of the first and second major surfaces.