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Power line communications coupler

US5192231A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1991
Grant dateMar 9, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2203/5483
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coupler for providing coupling for power line communications between the power lines carrying different phases of the power. The coupler engages an ordinary wall outlet such as 220 volt outlet and includes a receptacle for a 220 volt plug. Internally, the adaptor has high frequency coupling between the power lines. The coupling presents a high impedence to the power signal.

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