Patent ID: 7257466
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02H,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A controller for use with an electrical receptacle capable of selectively delivering power to an electrical apparatus, the controller for providing a control signal, wherein the control signal is not equal to an operating frequency of the electrical apparatus, the controller being configured to utilize a leak current to provide power to the controller when the electrical apparatus is not turned on, the controller comprising: an input for receiving a first signal through an outlet from the electrical apparatus and for transmitting a second signal, a filter configured to be in electrical communication with a prong of a plug, the filter being configured to filter the first signal received from the electrical apparatus, and a control output for outputting the control signal upon receipt of the first signal from the filter; and a relay in electrical communication with the control output of the controller, the relay for selectively providing power to the outlet from a power source upon receipt of the control signal from the controller.