In-wall power adaper adapted to receive a control attachment and method of implementing a power adapter
US12066848B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a control attachment is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements adapted to receive wires of a junction box, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a power signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral signal, and a third contact element adapted to provide the power signal to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control attachment; and a switch comprising a switch element having a first terminal adapted to receive the power signal and a second terminal adapted to provide the power signal to a load, and an actuator element coupled to the switch element to control the switch element; wherein the in-wall power adapter is adapted to control an application of the power signal received at the first contact element to a load in response to an actuation of the switch actuator.
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