MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511020635 A) filed by Schneider Electric India Private Limited on March 07, 2025, for Apparatus For Monitoring Fuse Status In Vacuum Contactor Unit.

Inventors include Shirsat, Srushti Sunil; Dash, Sudhansu Sekhar; and Sahoo, Gyana Ranjan.

The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advanced vacuum contactor unit for air insulated switchgear, featuring a novel fuse blown mechanism integrated with a proximity capacitive sensor. This system enhances fault detection and operational reliability by providing real-time monitoring and immediate response to fau...