Interlocking outlet and associated method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9525247
APP PUB NO 20160268742A1
SERIAL NO

14644427

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An interlocking outlet includes terminals configured to electrically connect to a power source; a receptacle structured to receive a plug; at least one sensor; and a control unit structured to determine whether an electrical condition is met and the plug is physically inserted into the receptacle based on outputs of the at least one sensor and to electrically connect the receptacle to the terminals when the electrical condition is met and the plug is physically inserted into the receptacle to energize the receptacle.

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  • EATON CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Drueke, Christopher Emmons Williamsburg, US 5 8
Easton, Jason Demetrios Williamsburg, US 7 34
Seff, Paul David Williamsburg, US 19 154
Young, Tyler Devon Yorktown, US 4 16

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