Patent ID: 6661634
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: G06F,H02H,H02M,H04B,Y02D

Abstract:
An outlet strip apparatus for filtering electromagnetic interference (EMI) from an appliance prior to said EMI being conducted into an AC power source, said apparatus comprising:a first input line, a second input line and a ground line for interconnection with said AC power source; a plurality of outlets for interconnecting said apparatus to at least one said electrical appliance, each said outlet having at least a first, second and third conductor connected to said first input line, second input line and ground line, respectively; at least one voltage surge absorption element disposed between said AC power source and said outlets, said element directly attached between at least two of said first input line said second input line and said ground line; a first set of EMI filters interconnected in series with said first input line including first and second capacitors interconnecting said first input line to said second input line and at least one inductor disposed between said capacitors; and a second set of EMI filters interconnected in series with said second input line and parallel with said first set of EMI filters, said second set of filters including at least one inductor disposed between said capacitors.