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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2012
John G. Konopka, Spring Grove, IL (US);
Alex K. Choi, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
David A. Konopka, Grayslake, IL (US);
John G. Konopka, Spring Grove, IL (US);
Alex K. Choi, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
David A. Konopka, Grayslake, IL (US);
Synergistic Technology Solutions, Inc., Mundelein, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention is an efficient high voltage sensing mechanism that operates only when an individual needs to test the voltage across a wire. The present invention attaches around a tested wire using a jaw and a hook. The hook is tensioned using an expansion spring. The operator propels the hook outwards from the jaw, around the tested wire; thereafter, the expansion spring retracts to latch onto the tested wire against the jaw. An on-off switch is integrated into the mechanical hook device. As the hook is propelled outwards, the on-off switch moves into the 'on' position, which powers the electrical processing and voltage analysis equipment. Once the hook is returned to the initial position, the on-off switch moves to the 'off' position. This arrangement allows the present invention to remain unpowered for any instance a wire is not being tested. The present invention detects voltage through capacitive coupling.