Patent ID: 7154380

Claim:
A power distribution and timing device (PDTD) comprising: a) an outlet means for supplying power to a controlled device; b) a backup power means for providing power to said PDTD when said PDTD is disconnected from mains power; c) a microprocessor means for: i) setting maintenance power; ii) securely programming said PTDT; and iii) allowing operating power to said controlled device and decrementing a countdown timer whenever a user turns said controlled device on, if the current day and time are within the allowable time period and the total time has not been exceeded; d) a keyboard means for programming said microprocessor means; e) a tamper means for detecting when said PDTD has been tampered with; and f) a display means for showing day, time, modes of operation, programming steps, operational time remaining, warning signals and tamper attempts.