Patent ID: 9439318
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: H01R,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A circuit board for use with a duplex receptacle electrical outlet, the duplex receptacle electrical outlet having a first power receptacle and a second power receptacle, the circuit board comprising: a first connecting pole configured for placement within a first wire reception hole of the duplex receptacle electrical outlet, the first wire reception hole being in electrical contact with the first power receptacle of the duplex receptacle electrical outlet, wherein the first wire reception hole is on a different side of the duplex receptacle electrical outlet than is the first power receptacle; a second connecting pole configured for placement within a second wire reception hole of the duplex receptacle electrical outlet, the second wire reception hole being in electrical contact with the second power receptacle of the duplex receptacle electrical outlet, wherein the second wire reception hole is on a different side of the duplex receptacle electrical outlet than is the second power receptacle; a relay connected between the first connecting pole and the second connecting pole, wherein the relay, in response to a control signal, electrically connects or disconnects the first connecting pole and the second connecting pole; a control circuit that generates the control signal; and, a receiver, connected to the control circuit that receives communication for the control circuit; wherein when circuit board is mounted on the duplex receptacle electrical outlet, the circuit does not cover the first power receptacle or the second power receptacle.