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Control attachment configured to provide power to a load and method of configuring a control attachment

US12069786B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2021
Grant dateAug 20, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control attachment configured to provide power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a first plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a power adapter; a plurality of openings on a first surface and having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal and a neutral signal, wherein the plurality of openings are adapted to receive prongs of a plug; a ground contact element adapted to be coupled to a ground contact element of the power adapter; and a transformer coupled to receive the power signal and generate a low voltage signal; wherein the second plurality of contact elements is coupled to the first plurality of contact elements.

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