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Transfer switch

  • US 20030075982A1
  • Filed: 08/21/2002
  • Published: 04/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A utility power source management system for a plurality of residential units that allows for both an alternative power source to be connected to the residential unit in the event of a power outage, as well as for a load shedding by connecting selecting high current loads of a residential unit to the alternative power source during peak demand periods comprising:

  • a plurality of electrical utility inputs;

    a plurality of electrical utility outputs adapted to be connected respectively to the utility inputs and to a plurality of loads in a residential unit;

    a standby generator unit having an output connect to the residential unit;

    a switch connected between an electrical utility output and the generator output, said switch being configured to be activated between two positions to connect either the electrical utility output or the generator output to supply power to the residential unit;

    a programmed microcontroller at each residential unit for controlling power distribution in said unit;

    a wireless transceiver at each residential unit for remotely receiving and transmitting information from a utility source to control the application of power from the utility source to the residential unit.

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