Patent ID: 7817055

Claim:
A unitary galvanic isolator adapter for connecting a shore alternating current power source receptacle that has three electric contacts to a boat electrical system power cord, the adapter comprising: a) rigid housing having a first end and an opposing second end; b) three prongs extending from the first end adapted for electrically connecting to the three electric contacts in the shore power receptacle; c) three recessed contacts in the second end for receiving three prongs from a power cord connectable to the boat electrical system; d) a ground circuit having a ground isolation assembly electrically connecting a first prong in the first end to a first recessed contact in the second end; e) a neutral circuit electrically connecting a second prong in the first end to a second recessed contact in the second; f) a hot circuit electrically connecting a third prong in the first end to a third recessed contact in the second end; and g) means within the second end for capturing at least one prong from a connector of the cable connectable to the boat electrical system to thereby prevent removal therefrom after it has been connected thereto.