Master/slave outlet system
US7772718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E40/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A master/slave outlet system includes at least one master outlet and at least one slave outlet. Moreover, the slave outlet is turned on to start the device connected to the slave outlet, while the master outlet supplies enough current to the device connected to the master outlet. Furthermore, the slave outlet is turned off to close the device connected to the slave outlet, while the device connected to the master outlet is shutdown or at sleep mode.
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