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Liquid sensor for disabling an electrical device

  • US 6,229,229 B1
  • Filed: 05/24/1999
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a climate control system including a thermostat and a power source for the thermostat, the improvement comprising a circuit breaker electrically connecting the thermostat to a line terminal of the power source, and a sensor operatively connected to the circuit breaker so as to electrically connect the circuit breaker to ground upon sensing a predetermined level of liquid in a vicinity of the sensor, thereby electrically connecting the line terminal of the power source to ground through the circuit breaker for opening the circuit breaker so as to disconnect the thermostat from the power source.

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