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Automobile auxiliary power outlet, formerly known as cigarette lighter receptacle, a type of DC power outlet; Duplex receptacle, a part of a NEMA connector (a type of mains electricity connection) Electric receptacle, a type of AC power outlet; A "female connector" or a "jack" (see electrical connector)
NEMA 1-15P (two-pole, no ground) and NEMA 5-15P (two-pole with ground pin) plugs are used on common domestic electrical equipment, and NEMA 5-15R is the standard 15-ampere electric receptacle (outlet) found in the United States, and under relevant national standards, in Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 42 [1]), Mexico (NMX-J-163-ANCE) and Japan (JIS C 8303).
Harvey Hubbell had patented the parallel blade plug in 1913, and patented a polarized version in 1916. He also patented the T-slot single outlet in 1915, and a duplex T-slot outlet in 1916 both meant to take his older 1904 tandem and newer parallel plug design. (Single: U.S. patent 1,146,938; Duplex: U.S. patent 1,210,176). Prior to the 1930s ...
BS 546, "Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors for AC (50-60 Hz) circuits up to 250 V" describes four sizes of plug rated at 2 A, 5 A (Type D), 15 A (Type M) and 30 A. The plugs have three round pins arranged in a triangle, with the larger top pin being the earthing pin.
An outlet is defined by the NEC as "a point in the wiring system at which current is taken to utilization equipment". [1] This definition includes receptacles, lighting, motors, etc. Ordinary switches control but do not consume electricity, and therefore are not defined as outlets in this sense.
Before the Powrui Multi Plug Outlet Surge Protector came into my life, my bedside double outlet was occupied with my lamp and phone charger — I didn't have room for a night light. But this thing ...
Duplex sequencing is a new method and its efficiency was studied in limited applications such as detecting point mutations using targeted capture sequencing. [12] More studies need to be performed to expand the application and feasibility of duplex sequencing to more complex samples with larger numbers of mutations, indels, and copy number ...
Kevin Costner recently told the Daily Mail that he hasn’t given the “Yellowstone” series finale “any thoughts” since it aired on Dec. 15. Costner, whose “Yellowstone” character John ...