Patent ID: 6420801
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
An electrical connection and transmission device for supplying power from an alternative power source to a load location in the instance and condition of utility power interruption, the utility power transmission system normally including a meter socket, a connection from the utility power to the meter socket and a connection from the meter socket to the load location, said connection and transmission device including;a) a source of alternative power; b) means connecting said alternative power source to the load location; c) open center switch means between said meter and the load location and said alternative power source and the load location; and, d) a control link controlling said open center switch means to shift said switch means between positions of connecting said utility power source to the load location and connecting said alternative power source to the load location whereby utility power transmission is terminated and power from said alternative source is not deliverable to the utility power source and is only deliverable to the load location.