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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 17, 1999
Laura M Bendikas, Chicago, IL (US);
3COM Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for distributing power includes a housing, at least one input terminal, and at least one output terminal. The input and output terminals are each positioned in the housing. The input terminal is operatively connected to the output terminal. At least one circuit breaker is positioned in the housing. The circuit breaker includes an on position and an off position. The circuit breaker is operatively connected to the input terminal and the output terminal. An alarm circuit is operatively connected to the output terminal to prevent an alarm signal when an electronic chassis is not operatively connected to the output terminal and the circuit breaker is in the off position.