MINIMIZING ELECTRICAL OUTLET SAFETY FAILURES DUE TO OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION
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1. A power supply apparatus, comprising:
- a power outlet;
a power supply line, connected with the power outlet; and
a sensor connected with the power outlet, the sensor being operable to generate a signal in response to a degradation of the power outlet.
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Abstract
A device and system for monitoring the condition of an electrical outlet such as a 110 volt or 220 volt outlet to alert a user to a dangerous situation and to interrupt power to the circuit in the event of the dangerous condition. The device monitors the circuit for degradation to the electrical outlet. The system can include a temperature sensor voltage meter or particle detector (smoke detector) connected with a power outlet. When a parameter of a circuit exceed a predetermined level (indicating the outlet has degraded to an unsafe level) a warning can be reported and if necessary power to the device can be adjusted or interrupted.
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1. A power supply apparatus, comprising:
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a power outlet; a power supply line, connected with the power outlet; and a sensor connected with the power outlet, the sensor being operable to generate a signal in response to a degradation of the power outlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23)
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18. A power supply apparatus, comprising:
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a power outlet; a power supply line, connected with the power outlet; and a temperature sensor connected with the power outlet, the temperature sensor being operable to generate a signal corresponding to a temperature of the power outlet; and circuitry for receiving the signal from the temperature sensor, and operable to alert a user in the event that the signal from the temperature sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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