Patent ID: 8922967
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: H01R,H02H

Abstract:
1. A thermal protection system for an electrical system having a control system and an electrical outlet connected to an electrical power source, the thermal protection system comprising: an electrical cord having a plug attached thereto configured to electrically connect with the outlet; and a non-contact, infrared temperature sensor disposed within the plug and configured to measure a temperature of the outlet, the temperature sensor being in communication with the control system and configured to send a signal to the control system such that a flow of current through the outlet and plug is reduced when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor indicates that a predetermined condition is met, and wherein the electrical cord is configured to connect with an electrical device such that the electrical device receives power from the power source when the plug is electrically connected to the outlet, the sensor signaling the control system to reduce the flow of current to a non-zero predetermined current through the outlet and plug when the sensor indicates that the predetermined condition is met.