Testing device for electrical safety using wireless communication
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1. An electrical testing tool for testing light fixtures comprising a body having attached thereto and being in electrical connection with a tester extension adapted for testing the electrical safety of at least one light fixture;
- at least one ground wire in electrical connection with the body and adapted for connecting to a suitable external ground source;
one or more selectors for selecting one or testing functions;
an internal power source for powering at least the tool; and
an audio output for providing instructions, wherein the testing extension has nonconductive structure complementary to the light fixture so that it can be positioned therein for testing the fixture, and a conductive contact positioned for establishing electrical contact with the light fixture.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for enhancing electrical safety are provided herein. Devices testing the safety of light fixtures are provided. Also provided are a variety of testing tools for improving electrical safety. The devices are generally capable of wirelessly communicating with a computer, particularly a hand-held device such as a smart-phone or tablet. Methods for using the devices are also provided.
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1. An electrical testing tool for testing light fixtures comprising a body having attached thereto and being in electrical connection with a tester extension adapted for testing the electrical safety of at least one light fixture;
- at least one ground wire in electrical connection with the body and adapted for connecting to a suitable external ground source;
one or more selectors for selecting one or testing functions;
an internal power source for powering at least the tool; and
an audio output for providing instructions, wherein the testing extension has nonconductive structure complementary to the light fixture so that it can be positioned therein for testing the fixture, and a conductive contact positioned for establishing electrical contact with the light fixture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- at least one ground wire in electrical connection with the body and adapted for connecting to a suitable external ground source;
- 7. A device for enhancing electrical safety comprising a testing tool for testing an electrical component, said tool having circuitry for wireless communication, an antenna for facilitating or improving wireless communication with at least one computer, an internal power source for powering at least the tool and the wireless communication, one or more selectors for selecting one or testing functions, an audio output for providing instructions, and at least one indicator light.
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12. A method of enhancing electrical safety comprising the steps of:
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a) providing an electrical testing tool comprising b) using the electrical testing tool to test one or more electrical components one or more times; c) sending the test results wirelessly to a computer; d) analyzing the test results for one or more electrical safety issues; and e) taking preventive or corrective action based on the analysis to resolve or mitigate any electrical safety issues; thereby enhancing electrical safety; wherein the electrical device comprises; i) tool for testing light fixtures comprising a body having attached thereto and being in electrical connection with a tester extension adapted for testing the electrical safety of at least one light fixture;
at least one ground wire in electrical connection with the body and adapted for connecting to a suitable external ground source;
one or more selectors for selecting one or testing functions;
an internal power source for powering at least the tool; and
an audio output for providing instructions, wherein the testing extension has nonconductive structure complementary to the light fixture so that it can be positioned therein for testing the fixture, and a conductive contact positioned for establishing electrical contact with the light fixture;
orii) a testing tool for testing an electrical component, said tool having circuitry for wireless communication, an antenna for facilitating or improving wireless communication with at least one computer, an internal power source for powering at least the tool and the wireless communication, one or more selectors for selecting one or testing functions, an audio output for providing instructions, and at least one indicator light. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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- 17. A device for enhancing electrical safety comprising a tool for identifying a circuit breaker controlling electrical power to an electrical circuit, said tool having circuitry for wireless communication, an antenna for facilitating or improving wireless communication with at least one hand-held computer, an internal power source for powering at least the tool and the wireless communication, one or more indicator lights, and modules for connecting the circuit breaker to a light socket, an electrical wire, or a 2-prong, 3-prong, or GFI electrical outlet.
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