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Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2017

Filed:

Jan. 26, 2016
Applicant:

Itc Incorporated, Holland, MI (US);

Inventors:

Richard Hartmann, Jr., Holland, MI (US);

Edward Schneider, Grandville, MI (US);

Assignee:

ITC Incorporated, Holland, MI (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 25/00 (2006.01); H01R 25/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 25/145 (2013.01);
Abstract

A linear power distribution outlet is generally presented. The power distribution outlet includes a housing having at least one side including an opening therein. An insert may be positioned within the housing and formed of an electrically insulating material. The insert may comprise a first slot, second slide and a dividing wall between the first and second slots. The first and second slots may be accessible through the opening in the housing. A first power distribution rail may extend along a length of the insert. The first power distribution rail may be positioned to be exposed to and accessible to the first slot. A second power distribution rail may extend along a length of the insert and may be positioned to be exposed to and accessible to the second slot. The first and second slots may be uniquely shaped and the first and second power distribution rails may be positioned to prevent reverse polarity connections.


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