Electrical connector with integrated electronic controlled power switch or circuit breaker safety device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11831109
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17122165

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In one embodiment, and apparatus includes an electrical socket for connection with an electrical plug, a sensor for identifying a secure connection between the electrical socket and the electrical plug, and an electronic controller electrically coupled to the electrical socket and comprising a power input for receiving power. The electronic controller is operable to transmit power to the electrical socket upon receiving a signal from the sensor identifying the secure connection between the electrical socket and the electrical plug and shut off or turn on power to the electrical socket upon receiving an external input to the electronic controller. A method is also disclosed herein. The apparatus and method provide an electronic controlled power switch or circuit breaker safety device.

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CISCO TECHNOLOGY INC170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95134-1706

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Arduini, Douglas Paul San Ramon, US 34 370
Baek, Sung Kee San Ramon, US 41 884
Goergen, Joel Richard Soulsbyville, US 151 866

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