US 8,138,430 B1Granted

Window power distribution panel for exterior generator

OwnerJose Uceroinventor

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Abstract

An outdoor generator accessory comprising a window power strip, the power strip defining an encasement having a lower margin set within a window seat of a residence or commercial building, and upper margin sealed against a lower window panel, in inner surface having a plurality of AC outlets, an illumination source, circuit breakers for each outlet, and a CO detector, and a rear surface having a power inlet for connection to an outdoor electrical generator and a set of wires to be connected to the ground of the electrical generator to turn off the generator when the CO detector detects a minimal threshold amount of CO within the residence. The power strip is applied to the lower seat of the open window frame, the window panel is then closed upon the upper surface, and adjustable sliding side panels are extended to seal the power strip within the window when the power to the building is off, after which the outdoor generator may be started and run, the power cord plugged into the generator and the power inlet, with the multiple AC outlets on the inner surface providing multiple connections to power multiple AC operated electrical devices.

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Dependent claims

A power distribution panel for temporary installation within a window sill or another opening between an inside and outside of a dwelling to be attached to an exterior portable electrical generator, said power distribution panel comprising:

an encasement having a front panel and a rear panel, said front and rear panels being attached together at an upper margin and a lower margin defining a transverse encasement cavity which is sealed to any weather elements, said front panel further defining an upper sill ridge, a lower sill ridge, at least one outlet opening, at least one socket, and at least one set of air slots, and said rear panel further defining a rear socket opening;
at least one electrical outlet installed within said at least one outlet opening;
a CO sensor installed behind said air slots to monitor air quality at said front panel;
a test button attached to said CO sensor installed within said at least one socket, said test button to check the operational condition of said CO sensor and provide an audible or visual alert when depressed to indicate said operation condition;
a rear electrical socket installed within said rear socket opening of said rear panel;
a power cord connecting said rear electrical socket to said exterior portable electrical generator;
and
electrical wiring within said encasement cavity to connect said rear electrical socket to said electrical outlet, CO sensor, and indicator LED, wherein said power distribution panel is seated within a bottom of a window with a vertically operation window panel with said lower sill ridge within a lower window sill of said window, said window panel then lowered until a bottom edge of said window panel is secured against said upper sill ridge, securing said power distribution panel within said window and providing a weather resistant seal from outside elements through said window opening.

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an encasement having a front panel and a rear panel, said front and rear panels being attached together at an upper margin and a lower margin defining a transverse encasement cavity which is sealed to any weather elements, said front panel further defining an upper sill ridge, a lower sill ridge, at least one outlet opening, at least one illumination socket, at least one LED socket, and at least one set of air slots, and said rear panel further defining a rear socket opening;
at least one electrical outlet installed within said encasement cavity into said at least one outlet opening;
a CO sensor installed behind said air slots to monitor air quality at said front panel and a test button attached to said CO sensor installed within said at least one socket, said test button to check the operational condition of said CO sensor and provide an audible or visual alert when depressed to indicate said operation condition;
an illumination source installed within said illumination socket to provide illumination to said front panel during operation;
a rear electrical socket installed within said rear socket opening of said rear panel;
a power cord connecting said rear electrical socket to said exterior portable electrical generator;
and
electrical wiring within said encasement cavity to connect said rear electrical socket to said electrical outlet, CO sensor, and indicator LED, wherein said power distribution panel is seated within a bottom of a window with a vertically operation window panel with said lower sill ridge within a lower window sill of said window, said window panel then lowered until a bottom edge of said window panel is secured against said upper sill ridge, securing said power distribution panel within said window and providing a weather resistant seal from outside elements through said window opening.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.