Remotely switched portable outlet
US6666712B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable, switchable electric extension outlet having a manually actuable switch which is remote from the outlet enclosure and is connected to the enclosure by a remote control cord, other than the outlet's power cord. The enclosure end of the remote control cord is connected to an electrical circuit in the enclosure which connects an electrical power source to receptacles mounted to the enclosure. The manually actuable switch alternatively completes or breaks the electrical circuit's connection between the power source and the receptacles.
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