Title: Electric power interrupting apparatus

Abstract: A sensor controlled device for interrupting electric power to a portable electric clothes iron. Two sensors are attached to the handle of the iron. These sense skin contact of the operator and horizontal orientation of the iron. The sensors control circuitry which controls a switching circuit which then controls a power connecting means, such as a relay, for shutting off power to the iron. The switching circuit may also control an electronic timer and an alarm.

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Inventors: Towsend, Marvin S. (Oxon Hill, MD, US)

Application Number: 016196
Filing Date: 1979-02-28
Publication_date: 1980-05-13
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Primary Class(es): 340/635 200/61.85, 219/250, 219/257, 340/655
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1551091	Aug, 1925	Dworkin	200/61.
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1683252	Sep, 1928	Madigan	219/257.
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3827040	Jul, 1974	Simmons	361/191.

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Primary Examiner: Caldwell, Sr., John W.
Assistant Examiner: Myer, Daniel
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