Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described. The control module may comprise a front housing; a rear housing coupled to the front housing; a latch element moveably coupled to at least one of the front housing and the rear housing, wherein the latching element is adapted to rotate with respect to the front housing and the rear housing; and contact elements extending from the rear housing.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described.

Abstract: An error detection module adapted to be attached to an in-wall power adapter is described. The error detection module may comprise a switch element configured to route a line voltage to a load; a control circuit coupled to the switch element, wherein the control circuit is adapted to control the switch element; and a user interface adapted to provide a test result associated with a detected error; wherein the control circuit controls the switch element to detect a type of wiring error.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described. The control module comprises a plurality of contact elements including a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to receive a reference voltage; a first actuator extending from a housing of the control module and adapted to engage with a connector of a power adapter; a second actuator extending from the housing of the control module and adapted to engage with a tamper resistance element of a power adapter; a control circuit adapted to generate a signal; and a third contact element coupled to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit generates to the signal adapted to be routed to the power adapter by way of the third contact element to detect a change in a state of a switch of a power adapter.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to provide power to a load is described. The control attachment comprises a first plurality of contact elements; a plurality of openings on a first surface and having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal and a neutral signal, wherein the plurality of openings are adapted to receive prongs of a plug; and a transformer coupled to receive the power signal and generate a low voltage signal; wherein the second plurality of contact elements is coupled to the first plurality of contact elements.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral voltage, a third contact element adapted to receive a ground voltage, and a fourth contact element adapted to receive a communication signal; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a switch having a first terminal coupled to receive the line voltage; and a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a fifth contact element adapted to receive the communication signal.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a third contact element coupled to the first contact element and a fourth contact element coupled to the second contact element; a switch coupled to receive the line voltage at a first terminal by way of the first contact element; and a connector coupled between a second terminal of the switch and the second contact element; wherein the connector is in a closed position when no control module is in the recess.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to provide power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a first plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a power adapter; a plurality of openings on a first surface and having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal and a neutral signal, wherein the plurality of openings are adapted to receive prongs of a plug; a ground contact element adapted to be coupled to a ground contact element of the power adapter; and a transformer coupled to receive the power signal and generate a low voltage signal; wherein the second plurality of contact elements is coupled to the first plurality of contact elements.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a control attachment is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements adapted to receive wires of a junction box, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a power signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral signal, and a third contact element adapted to provide the power signal to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control attachment; and a switch comprising a switch element having a first terminal adapted to receive the power signal and a second terminal adapted to provide the power signal to a load, and an actuator element coupled to the switch element to control the switch element; wherein the in-wall power adapter is adapted to control an application of the power signal received at the first contact element to a load in response to an actuation of the switch actuator.

Abstract: A modular door lock adapted to be attached to a door is described. The modular door lock may comprise a bolt adapted to be received by a door frame; an interior lock portion comprising a first latch element adapted to control a movement of the bolt; and an exterior lock portion comprising a key actuator adapted to control a movement of the bolt; wherein the interior lock portion comprises a module that is removably coupled to the interior lock portion. A method of implementing a modular door lock is also disclosed.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to control an application of power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements accessible on an outer surface of the in-wall power adapter, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive a power signal; a second plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a control attachment for routing the power signal to a load; and a housing having a planar surface for receiving a wall plate adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter; wherein the planar surface comprises a recess for receiving a flange of a control attachment adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to control the application of power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive a power signal and a second contact element configured to receive a neutral signal; an outlet coupled to receive the power signal and the neutral signal; and a recess for receiving a control attachment; wherein the recess comprises a second plurality of contact elements configured to provide the power signal and the neutral signal to the control attachment.

Abstract: A plug-in power adapter is described. The plug-in power adapter may comprises a plug having a plurality of prongs, wherein a first prong of the plurality of prongs is adapted to receive power; a transformer coupled to receive the power from the first prong of the plurality of prongs, wherein the transformer generates a power signal; a plurality of contact elements accessible by a user of the plug-in power adapter; and a wireless communication circuit adapted to receive signals using a wireless communication protocol; wherein a contact element of the plurality of contact elements is adapted to receive a control signal.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to apply power to a device is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a plurality of contact elements including a first contact element configured to receive a power signal, a second contact element configured to receive a neutral signal, and a third contact element configured to receive a ground signal; an outlet having a plurality of terminals for receiving prongs of a plug; a recess of the in-wall power adapter having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive power; and a module having a third plurality of contact elements adapted to be coupled to the second plurality of contact elements; wherein the module comprises a voice activated user interface adapted to receive input information.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to apply power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements accessible on at least one outer surface of the in-wall power adapter, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive a power signal and a second contact element configured to receive a neutral signal; an outlet configured to receive the power signal and the neutral signal; a second plurality of contact elements configured to provide the power signal and the neutral signal to a control attachment; and a housing configured to receive a wall plate adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter; wherein the housing is adapted to retain a flange of a control attachment between the housing and the wallplate when the wallplate is coupled to the in-wall power adapter.

Abstract: Retrieving tool and method. This includes an elongated shaft having a shaft-length and a shaft-handle joined with a top end of the elongated shaft. Also includes a cord having a cord-length, a cord-handle joined with a first end of the cord, and the cord extending along the elongated shaft and movable relative to the elongated shaft where the cord-length is greater than the shaft-length. A platform is foldable upon itself between opposite platform ends, and the opposite platform ends are joined with a second end of the cord adjacent to a bottom end of the elongated shaft such that the platform is movable toward and away from the bottom end of the elongated shaft by the cord.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described. The control module comprises a plurality of contact elements including a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to receive a reference voltage; a first actuator extending from a housing of the control module and adapted to engage with a connector of a power adapter; a second actuator extending from the housing of the control module and adapted to engage with a tamper resistance element of a power adapter; a control circuit adapted to generate a signal; and a third contact element coupled to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit generates to the signal adapted to be routed to the power adapter by way of the third contact element to detect a change in a state of a switch of a power adapter.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral voltage, a third contact element adapted to receive a ground voltage, and a fourth contact element adapted to receive a communication signal; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a switch having a first terminal coupled to receive the line voltage; and a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a fifth contact element adapted to receive the communication signal.