Patents Examined by Daniel Wittles
  • Modified receptacle and plug for low voltage DC distribution
    Patent number: 5803754
    Abstract: An receptacle for low voltage DC applications includes a receptacle surface in which are located only one pair of female connections. One of the female connections is a terminal normally connected to the neutral line of an AC power grid, and the other of the female connections is a terminal connected to a ground line of an AC power grid. The two connections are arrayed to correspond with the neutral and positive terminals of a conventional three prong AC receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Nextek Power Systems Inc.
    Inventor: William George Wilhelm