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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2004
Leonard A. Johnson, Leander, TX (US);
Joseph Yossi Harlev, Fort Worth, TX (US);
John M. Branning, Jr., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Robert D. Elliott, Garland, TX (US);
Leonard A. Johnson, Leander, TX (US);
Joseph Yossi Harlev, Fort Worth, TX (US);
John M. Branning, Jr., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Robert D. Elliott, Garland, TX (US);
Optisense Network, Inc., Bridgeport, TX (US);
Abstract
A probe apparatus disclosed for use in a separable connector includes an insulating body and spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the insulating body. The first and second electrical conductors have adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the conductors, an electric field is formed between the conductors. The insulating body has an opening positioned between the conductors and adapted to receive a sensor such that a portion of the sensor is subjected to the electric field. A separable electrical connector system is described including the probe apparatus, as is a voltage sensing system including the probe apparatus and a voltage sensor positioned within the opening of the insulating body.