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Power control apparatus

US6329616A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 5, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/70
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power control apparatus, for directing an electrical power from a power source to a selected electrical appliance, includes a switch box having a plurality of activating switches and a main switch for controlling the flow of power to the switches, a unit for supplying power connected directly to the switch box and to the main switch without any intervening electrical outlets, and a plurality of conductor lines, each connected individually within the switch box to a respective one of the plurality of the switches and extending from the switch box, the ends of the conductor lines having connecting holes for a direct connection to the electrical appliances without any intervening switches, the switches and conductor lines being integrally formed with the switch box.

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