Patent ID: 7503785

Claim:
A separable electrical adapter comprising: an insulative housing having a mid-section, a first insertion end extending from said mid-section in a first direction, a second insertion end extending from said mid-section in a second direction opposite said first direction and a third section extending outwardly from said mid-section between said first and second insertion ends, said third section having a well formed therein for receiving a voltage control device; a current carrying member disposed within said insulative housing and extending through said first insertion end, said mid-section and said second insertion end, said well being in communication with said current carrying member; and a voltage control device interchangeably received within said well of said housing third section and being in electrical communication with said current carrying member, said voltage control device comprising two electrodes and an impedance element for detecting a voltage on said current carrying member or a surge arrestor for arresting a voltage surge in said current carrying member.