US3383519A
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Electric power distribution systems
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert G Colclaser
- 👤 Robert E Friedrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H33/00; H01H33/02; H01H33/04; H01H33/16; H02; H02H; H02H9/00; H02H9/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, IN COMBINATION: (A) A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER BUS, (B) A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER TRANSMISSION LINE ADAPTABLE FOR SUPPLYING HIGH POWER TO A PHYSICALLY REMOTE LOCATION, (C) A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE TO THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BUS, AND (D) CAPACITANCE MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION LINE AND GROUND ON THE LINE SIDE ONLY OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER, (E) SAID CAPACITANCE MEANS BEING OF SUCH MAGNITUDE AS TO APPRECIABLY LOWER THE INITIAL RATE OF RISE OF THE RECOVERY VOLTAGE, TRANSIENT IMPOSED ACROSS THE BREAKER CONTACTS FOLLOWING A FAULT CURRENT INTERRUPTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, IN COMBINATION: (A) A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER BUS, (B) A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER TRANSMISSION LINE ADAPTABLE FOR SUPPLYING HIGH POWER TO A PHYSICALLY REMOTE LOCATION, (C) A HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE TO THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BUS, AND (D) CAPACITANCE MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION LINE AND GROUND ON THE LINE SIDE ONLY OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE HIGH-POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER, (E) SAID CAPACITANCE MEANS BEING OF SUCH MAGNITUDE AS TO APPRECIABLY LOWER THE INITIAL RATE OF RISE OF THE RECOVERY VOLTAGE, TRANSIENT IMPOSED ACROSS THE BREAKER CONTACTS FOLLOWING A FAULT CURRENT INTERRUPTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |