Kevin C Lestourgeon

US Patent:

7231262, Jun 12, 2007

Filed:

Jul 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/903962

Inventors:

Dean Hollis - Colonia Roma, MX
Kevin C. Lestourgeon - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

Enterprise Management Services, L.L.C. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

G05B 11/01
G04F 8/00
G04F 10/00
H01H 7/00
G04B 47/00
H01H 43/00

US Classification:

700 14, 700 83, 368 9, 368 10, 307141, 3071414

Abstract:

Apparatus is provided for controlling and limiting the amount of time that a television, computer game, or other electrical appliance can be utilized. The apparatus is inserted in the electrical cord leading to the electrical appliance and is programmable to limit the amount of time that electricity flows through the electrical cord tot he electrical appliance. The plug end of the electrical cord of the appliance is locked into the apparatus to prevent the electrical appliance from being unplugged from the apparatus and plugged into an electrical wall outlet.