Power adapters and methods of implementing a power adapter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12027968
APP PUB NO 20210328498A1
SERIAL NO

17360762

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An in-wall power adapter configured to apply power to a device is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a plurality of contact elements including a first contact element configured to receive a power signal, a second contact element configured to receive a neutral signal, and a third contact element configured to receive a ground signal; an outlet having a plurality of terminals for receiving prongs of a plug; a recess of the in-wall power adapter having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive power; and a module having a third plurality of contact elements adapted to be coupled to the second plurality of contact elements; wherein the module comprises a voice activated user interface adapted to receive input information.

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SMART POWER PARTNERS LLC2S567 WHITE BIRCH LANE WHEATON IL 60189

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
King, John J Wheaton, US 41 571

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