TWO-OUTLET DIGITAL TIMER
A programmable timer for controlling two outlets that may be switched on and off in response to a programmed schedule where said programmable timer comprises an input device, a microprocessor, two switches and two outlets.
1 . A programmable timer for controlling two outlets that may be switched on and off in response to a programmed schedule where said programmable timer comprises an input device, a microprocessor, two switches and two outlets.
2 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 wherein the timer includes programming information comprising switching time and which of the two outlets are to be switched on or off.
3 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 where said microprocessor employs program logic that compares the programmed switching times to the current time and generates control signals to turn one or both outlets on or off.
4 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 where said input device has one or more keys that provide an override to the timer operation to allow independent manual control of the outlets.
5 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 where the input device has mounted on a surface, a standard three blade 120 volt connector.
6 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 where said two outlets are independently controlled by the timer.
7 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 where each of the outlets are turned on or off a number of times during the day depending on stored programming information.
8 . The programmable timer as defined in claim 1 where the input device includes 2 keys that provide manual control of the lamps and a liquid crystal display which functions as a program read out as a clock and as an output status indicator.