Countertop switch for garbage disposal
OwnerTodd Alexanderinventor
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Abstract
A power control device is configured for use with a garbage disposal positioned below a kitchen sink mounted in a countertop. The power control device comprises a switch, an electrical lead, and a power adapter. The switch is configured for mounting on the countertop. The electrical lead includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is connected to the switch and the distal end is connected to the power adapter. The power adapter includes prongs and at least one receptacle. The prongs are configured for insertion into a power outlet. The at least one receptacle is configured to receive a power plug of the garbage disposal. A user may selectively toggle the switch between an on and off position in order to control the delivery of electrical power to the garbage disposal.
Claims20
A power control device for a garbage disposal positioned below a kitchen sink mounted in a countertop, the power control device comprising:
- a switch configured for mounting on the countertop;
- an electrical lead including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the switch;
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- a power adapter connected to the switch via the electrical lead with the distal end of the electrical lead connected to the power adapter, the power adapter including prongs and at least one receptacle, wherein the prongs are configured for insertion into a power outlet and the at least one receptacle is configured to receive a power plug of the garbage disposal.
A method of providing power to a garbage disposal positioned below a kitchen sink and an associated countertop, the method comprising:
- mounting a switch in a hole in the countertop;
- providing an electrical connection between the switch and a power adapter;
- plugging the power adapter into an outlet under the countertop, the power adapter including at least one receptacle;
- plugging a power plug connected to the garbage disposal into the at least one receptacle;
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- selectively operating the switch to cause the power adapter to provide electrical power to the garbage disposal or deprive the garbage disposal of electrical power.
A kitchen sink installation comprising:
- a countertop;
- a kitchen sink installed in the countertop;
- a garbage disposal installed under the kitchen sink, the garbage disposal including a power cord and a power plug;
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- a power control device for the garbage disposal, the power control device comprising:
- a switch mounted on the countertop, and
- a power adapter electrically connected to the switch, the power adapter including prongs and at least one receptacle, the prongs engaging an electrical power outlet and the power plug of the garbage disposal plugged into the at least one receptacle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.