Grounding apparatus for a safety grounded tree
US9496659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An artificial lighted tree is presented with power routed through the trunk of the tree and three-wire safety grounding. The tree is divided into sections for easy assembly, disassembly, and storage. Safety electrical connectors at the ends of each section are not powered until the sections are assembled. The tree can also accommodate multiple lighting circuits utilizing different voltages simultaneously.
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