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Control apparatus for deactivating an electrical load during congestion periods

  • US 20070121512A1
  • Filed: 08/21/2006
  • Published: 05/31/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control apparatus for controlling an electrical load, comprising:

  • a housing;

    a plug mounted to the hosing for connecting the control apparatus to a power outlet;

    a socket mounted to the housing for connecting the control apparatus to the electrical load; and

    a receiver unit mounted within the housing and coupled to the plug and the socket, wherein the receiver unit is configured to receive a control signal that is indicative of an impending congestion period, and wherein the receiver unit is configured to interrupt supply of power to the socket upon receipt of the control signal.

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