In-wall power adapter configured to provide power to a load and adapted to receive a wall plate
US12057665B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/1965
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An in-wall power adapter configured to control an application of power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements accessible on an outer surface of the in-wall power adapter, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive a power signal; a second plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a control attachment for routing the power signal to a load; and a housing having a planar surface for receiving a wall plate adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter; wherein the planar surface comprises a recess for receiving a flange of a control attachment adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter.
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