Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7224578
APP PUB NO 20050018373A1
SERIAL NO

10914683

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A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120 VAC electrical outlets and at least one 120/240 VAC outlet. The 120 VAC outlets are separated from the 120/240 VAC outlet by a horizontally arranged, rocker style voltage selector switch for selecting either 120/240 VAC or 120 VAC operation. A third zone includes an auto throttle control for controlling an engine of the generator. The placement and organization of the switches and electrical outlets within clearly defined zones reduces the possibility of the operator unintentionally selecting the wrong outlet for use or unintentionally selecting the wrong switch.

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  • BLACK & DECKER INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buck, John E Cockeysville, MD 118 2503
Morris, Peter E Baltimore, MD 3 23

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