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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2003
Christian Brochu, Quebec, CA;
Benoit Laflamme, Quebec, CA;
Pascal Recoura, Quebec, CA;
9090-3493 Québec Inc., Québec, CA;
Abstract
A controller suitable for use in controlling components in a bathing unit is provided. The controller includes a plurality of connectors adapted for providing electrical power to respective bathing unit components. Each connector includes a set of contact elements arranged in a common configuration. A first subset of the set of contact elements is adapted for generating a power signal characterized by a first current-voltage combination and a second subset of the set of contact elements is adapted for generating a power signal characterized by second current-voltage combination. In accordance with another aspect, a keying system is providing including a key member for engaging a connector and a complementary key member for engaging a electrical plug. The keying system enables the electrical plug and the connector to establish an electrical connection when the key member and then complementary key member match.