Patent ID: 6150940
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
An electrical power cord for deterring theft of an electrical device comprising:a) a first end comprising a male plug having first and second prongs, said plug fashioned to be plugged into a typical electric receptacle;b) a second end connectable to said electrical device;c) an electrically-conducting cable connecting said plug and said second end;d) a first sensor proximate said plug for sensing removal of said plug from said receptacle, said first sensor providing an alarm signal when said plug is removed from said receptacle;e) a second sensor proximate said second end for sensing removal of said power cord from said electrical device, said second sensor providing an alarm signal when said power cord is removed from said device;f) a first control system electrically associated with said first sensor, said first control system activating an alarm upon receipt of said alarm signal from said first sensor;g) a second control system electrically associated with said second sensor, said second control system activating an alarm upon receipt of said alarm signal from said second sensor; andh) electrical communications means connected between said first and second control systems for carrying communications signals produced by each of said control systems between said control systems.