Timed electrical outlet and a method of operation thereof

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2008-08-07

2011-11-01

Berhane, Adolf (Department: 2838)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Ground fault protection

C363S143000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08050001

ABSTRACT:
A timed electrical outlet (or pluggable apparatus) and a method of operation thereof. The electrical outlet (or pluggable apparatus) includes a current sensor, a counter, and an electrical switch. When an electrical load is plugged into the electrical outlet (or pluggable apparatus), the current sensor senses the flow of current and triggers the counter to start counting. When the counter is finished counting, the counter triggers the electrical switch, opening the current path within the electrical outlet (or pluggable apparatus) such that electrical current no longer flows to the electrical load.

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