Method and apparatus for controlling distribution of power

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10459464
APP PUB NO 20150261231A1
SERIAL NO

14424716

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A method and apparatus for controlling distribution of power is provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of power outlets including a master power outlet (12M) and at least one controlled power outlet (12S), a control circuit configured to sense a characteristic of power delivered to the master power outlet (12M), a relay circuit coupled to the control circuit and a power supply configured to provide power to the control circuit and to the relay circuit. The power supply adjusts a voltage level on the base of the power delivered to the master power outlet. The apparatus can reduce energy consumption.

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AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION132 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD WEST KINGSTON RI 02892

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Chen, Yunfeng Shanghai, CN 19 54
Chiang, Wei-Shih Shanghai, CN 4 46
Jiang, Zhiqiang Shanghai, CN 34 125

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