Electrical power outlet
US8771008B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R29/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical power outlet having an outlet box and an electrical connector insert attached to the outlet box. The electrical connector insert has a frame and a powerpole connector assembly attached to the frame. The powerpole connector assembly has a plurality of powerpole connectors. The electrical power outlet includes a face plate that is attached to the frame of the electrical connector insert. The faceplate has an opening through which the powerpole connectors protrude. In one embodiment, the plurality of powerpole connectors has four powerpole connectors arranged in two columns, wherein each column has two powerpole connectors. The opening in the face plate is substantially rectangular in shape. In a preferred embodiment, the face plate is configured as a Decora® style face plate.
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