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Receptacle tester with text display

US7944212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateFeb 26, 2009
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/69
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tester is disclosed for testing a wiring state of a live electrical receptacle outlet. The tester comprises a body having a display located thereon and a plug extending from the body. The display is configured to selectively provide a text indicator. When the plug of the tester is received in the electrical outlet, the display indicates the wiring state of the electrical outlet.

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