Thermostatic outlet adapter
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1. An electrical outlet adapter comprising:
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at least one electrical socket disposed within the case, the electrical socket dimensioned and configured to accept a standard electrical plug;
at least one electrical plug disposed within the case, the electrical plug dimensioned and configured to enter a standard electrical outlet;
a thermostat disposed at least partially within the case, the thermostat controlling a switch having a first position in which an operative electrical connection is made between the electrical plug and the electrical socket, and further having a second position in which the electrical plug and electrical socket are isolated from one another.
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Abstract
An electrical outlet adapter has a thermostat, a plug to allow connection to a standard electrical outlet, an outlet to accept a standard electrical plug, and a switch controlled by the thermostat to cut off or allow an operative electrical connection between the plug and outlet, allowing automatic thermostatic control of electrical appliances. In alternative embodiments, a remote control may be used. Digital readouts, clocks, timers, an over-ride switch, and large print indicia may be included.
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1. An electrical outlet adapter comprising:
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a case;
at least one electrical socket disposed within the case, the electrical socket dimensioned and configured to accept a standard electrical plug;
at least one electrical plug disposed within the case, the electrical plug dimensioned and configured to enter a standard electrical outlet;
a thermostat disposed at least partially within the case, the thermostat controlling a switch having a first position in which an operative electrical connection is made between the electrical plug and the electrical socket, and further having a second position in which the electrical plug and electrical socket are isolated from one another. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14)
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12. An electrical outlet adapter comprising:
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at least one electrical socket disposed within the case, the electrical socket dimensioned and configured to accept a standard electrical plug;
at least one electrical plug disposed within the case, the electrical plug dimensioned and configured to enter a standard electrical outlet;
a signal receiver unit in operative communication with a remote control unit;
the remote control unit comprising a case;
a thermostat disposed at least partially within the case;
a transmitter unit in operative communication with the signal receiver unit;
the thermostat controlling via the transmitter and receiver a switch having a first position in which an operative electrical connection is made between the electrical plug and the electrical socket, and further having a second position in which the electrical plug and electrical socket are isolated from one another. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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