Electronic clock and timed outlet strip
OwnerKathleen L. Leeinventor
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The present invention provides a timed electrical outlet strip or timed power supply. An outlet bar unit has a plurality of plug opening sets or receptacles for receiving a plug-in portion of an electrical plug-in component. Power is uniquely supplied to the outlet bar through a controller unit. The control unit has its own control power component. The power supply is time controlled to provide a clearly displayed and easily set time period when the outlet bar is activated. A clock is set to display real-time and to provide a reference signal for setting the activation period of the outlet strip. Activation times can be accurately set to the nearest minute or less. Times are display in the conventional twelve hour increments and time set portions may include different colors for the morning (AM) hours compared with the afternoon (PM) hours. Overload protection and an on-off switch is also provided. A continuous power supply is provided by setting the activation period equal to zero.
An outlet bar unit in combination with a controller unit defining an outlet device for providing a timed power supply for all plug-in components connected to the outlet bar unit from a main power cable, said device comprising:
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