Auto (Car) inverter, & auto timer, with always-on and timed sockets and outlets
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1. A timer device comprising:
- a timer which receives 12 v DC power and provides at least one 12 v DC power output for a time period set in the timer;
a 12 v DC power plug adapted to be plugged into a powered 12 v DC socket of a vehicle, the timer connected to receive 12 v DC power when the plug is plugged into a vehicle'"'"'s powered 12 v DC socket;
at least one 12 v DC socket connected to receive 12 v DC power provided by the at least one 12 v DC power output of the timer;
wherein, the at least one 12 v DC socket provides 12 v DC output power from the device for the set time period.
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Abstract
Improved inverters for use in cars and other vehicles, and a “Car Timer for 12v Socket” are disclosed. For example, the invention comprises embodiments including but not limited to systems, methods and apparatus such as:
- (i) the inverter may have an always-active automatic-off timer;
- (ii) a user settable timer to turn off the inverter;
- (iii) an always-on and or a timed 12v DC socket(s);
- (iv) an always-on and or a timed A.C. outlet(s) (like household outlets);
- (v) a charger for rechargeable batteries including AAA, AA, C and or D batteries;
- (vi) a separate “Car Timer for 12v Socket” device (without an inverter) may have a settable timer controlled 12v DC socket(s) and an always-on socket; and
- (vii) lights, such as LEDs, may be used to convey more information than has been conveyed previously.
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1. A timer device comprising:
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a timer which receives 12 v DC power and provides at least one 12 v DC power output for a time period set in the timer; a 12 v DC power plug adapted to be plugged into a powered 12 v DC socket of a vehicle, the timer connected to receive 12 v DC power when the plug is plugged into a vehicle'"'"'s powered 12 v DC socket; at least one 12 v DC socket connected to receive 12 v DC power provided by the at least one 12 v DC power output of the timer; wherein, the at least one 12 v DC socket provides 12 v DC output power from the device for the set time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A timer device comprising:
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at least one 12 v DC to household AC power inverter; a timer which receives 12 v DC power and provides 12 v DC power to the inverter for a time period set in the timer; a 12 v DC power plug adapted to be plugged into a powered 12 v DC socket of a vehicle, the timer connected to receive 12 v DC power when the plug is plugged into a vehicle'"'"'s powered 12 v DC socket; at least one AC outlet connected to receive household AC power provided by the at least one inverter; wherein, the at least one AC outlet provides household AC output power from the device for the set time period. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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