Donald L Ferguson

US Patent:

20210400363, Dec 23, 2021

Filed:

Aug 30, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/461443

Inventors:

Mark D. Matlin - Boulder CO, US
Dean Carnell Sanders - Clements CA, US
Donald Gene Ferguson - Boulder CO, US
Steven Richard Wenande - Longmont CO, US

International Classification:

H04Q 9/00
G01K 1/024
G01K 3/00
G01K 7/02
G08B 21/18
G08B 21/02
G01V 9/00

Abstract:

Described is a transformer end-of-life thermal transmitting indicator (thermal transmitting indicator) that is configured and well suited for monitoring the health of a transformer and communicating the health of the transformer to an end user by way of a cellular transceiver. The thermal transmitting indicator can be configured to alert nearby people of an impending transformer explosion if the transformer fails. The thermal transmitting indicator is also arranged to transmit any problems or impending danger from the transformer to the end user who can then respond by preemptively dealing with the failing transformer. The thermal transmitting indicator comprises liquid sensors spaced in its housing to sense if water or high humidity has infiltrated the housing.