Patent ID: 6097111
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A mode selectable power receptacle for use with a remote switch comprising:an outlet receptacle adapted to receive a plug having first and second terminals;a neutral terminal for electrical connection to a neutral line of a supply, the neutral terminal being connected to a first side of the outlet receptacle;a hot terminal for electrical connection to a hot line of the supply;a switched hot terminal for electrical connection via the remote switch to the hot line of the supply;a two-position switch connected to the hot terminal, the switched hot terminal and a second side of the outlet receptacle, the two-position switch including an actuator for selectively operating the two-position switch to connect the second side of the outlet receptacle to either the hot terminal or the switched hot terminal to selectively power the outlet receptacle directly from the hot line or through the remote switch from the hot line.