Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – With specific voltage responsive fault sensor
Patent
1996-02-20
1997-07-01
Gaffin, Jeffrey A.
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
With specific voltage responsive fault sensor
361111, 340641, H02H 320
Patent
active
056444621
ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns an electrical power cord having an illuminated connector including a circuit to protect a power and/or ground continuity indicator incorporated into the connector. The connector is illuminated if it is connected to an active power source with or without a functioning ground conductor, depending upon the electrical configuration within the connector. The circuit is designed to shield the indicator during an excessive voltage test in accordance with the UL specification for power cords.
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Boschetto Andrew A.
Jacobs Michael
Gaffin Jeffrey A.
International Marketing Corporation
Leja Ronald W.
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