GB2469001A - Load condition controlled power circuit - Google Patents

Load condition controlled power circuit Download PDF

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GB2469001A
GB2469001A GB1012632A GB201012632A GB2469001A GB 2469001 A GB2469001 A GB 2469001A GB 1012632 A GB1012632 A GB 1012632A GB 201012632 A GB201012632 A GB 201012632A GB 2469001 A GB2469001 A GB 2469001A
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Richard G Dubose
Walter Thornton
Michael D Heil
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Igo Inc
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Priority claimed from US12/180,407 external-priority patent/US7795759B2/en
Priority claimed from US12/180,410 external-priority patent/US7795760B2/en
Priority claimed from US12/180,411 external-priority patent/US7800252B2/en
Priority to GB1012645.6A priority Critical patent/GB2469766B/en
Priority to GB1104966.5A priority patent/GB2477228B/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/717—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
    • H01R13/7175—Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/18—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J9/00—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
    • H02J9/005—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting using a power saving mode
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B70/00—Technologies for an efficient end-user side electric power management and consumption
    • Y02B70/30—Systems integrating technologies related to power network operation and communication or information technologies for improving the carbon footprint of the management of residential or tertiary loads, i.e. smart grids as climate change mitigation technology in the buildings sector, including also the last stages of power distribution and the control, monitoring or operating management systems at local level
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y04—INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS
    • Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
    • Y04S20/00—Management or operation of end-user stationary applications or the last stages of power distribution; Controlling, monitoring or operating thereof
    • Y04S20/20—End-user application control systems

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  • Power Engineering (AREA)
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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Remote Monitoring And Control Of Power-Distribution Networks (AREA)
  • Supply And Distribution Of Alternating Current (AREA)
  • Direct Current Feeding And Distribution (AREA)
  • Charge And Discharge Circuits For Batteries Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a method and circuit for reducing power consumption of a power strip, wall outlet system, power module and the like is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a power circuit is configured for reducing or eliminating power during idle mode by disengaging an electrical connection from power input. An exemplary power circuit may be in cominunication with an AC power input, and may include a current transformer, a control circuit, and a switch. The current transformer secondary winding provides an output power level signal proportional to the outlet load. If behavior of the current transformer secondary winding indicates that the power circuit is drawing substantially no power from the AC power input, the switch facilitates disengaging of the current transformer primary from the power circuit.
GB1012632.4A 2008-06-27 2009-06-09 Load condition controlled power circuit Expired - Fee Related GB2469001B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1012641.5A GB2469765B (en) 2008-06-27 2009-06-09 Load condition controlled power circuit
GB1012645.6A GB2469766B (en) 2008-06-27 2009-06-09 Load condition controlled power circuit
GB1104966.5A GB2477228B (en) 2008-06-27 2009-06-09 Load condition controlled power circuit

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US7653208P 2008-06-27 2008-06-27
US7652708P 2008-06-27 2008-06-27
US12/180,407 US7795759B2 (en) 2008-06-27 2008-07-25 Load condition controlled power strip
US12/180,411 US7800252B2 (en) 2008-06-27 2008-07-25 Load condition controlled wall plate outlet system
US12/180,410 US7795760B2 (en) 2008-07-25 2008-07-25 Load condition controlled power module
PCT/US2009/046761 WO2009158186A2 (en) 2008-06-27 2009-06-09 Load condition controlled power circuit

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GB201012632D0 GB201012632D0 (en) 2010-09-15
GB2469001A true GB2469001A (en) 2010-09-29
GB2469001A8 GB2469001A8 (en) 2010-10-20
GB2469001B GB2469001B (en) 2011-12-21

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KR (1) KR20110050436A (en)
AU (1) AU2009262848B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2714355C (en)
DE (1) DE212009000089U1 (en)
GB (3) GB2469766B (en)
HK (1) HK1148390A1 (en)
IL (1) IL210212A0 (en)
MX (1) MX2010014507A (en)
TR (1) TR201010974T1 (en)
WO (1) WO2009158186A2 (en)

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MX2010014507A (en) 2011-07-04
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TR201010974T1 (en) 2011-05-23
DE212009000089U1 (en) 2011-03-10
EP2250711A2 (en) 2010-11-17
WO2009158186A3 (en) 2010-04-29
GB2469766B (en) 2011-12-21
WO2009158186A2 (en) 2009-12-30
CA2714355C (en) 2013-05-28
KR20110050436A (en) 2011-05-13
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IL210212A0 (en) 2011-03-31
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