Energy saving cable assemblies
US7960648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/7038
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable assembly for use with any power cable for an electrical device, the cable assembly including a remotely locatable switch for connecting or disconnecting the electrical device from power draw. Also, a cable assembly for a power device such as a charger for providing output power to an electronic device is disclosed, the cable assembly including two pairs of wires wherein a first pair provides output power for the electronic device and a second pair includes a switch for turning off the charger. The cable assembly allows the switch to be located remotely from a charger housing for the converter circuitry and remotely from a power source such as an outlet, and allows the switch to be generally co-located with and operable at the connector for connecting the power device with the electronic device.
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