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A power cord, line cord, or mains cable is an electrical cable that temporarily connects an appliance to the mains electricity supply via a wall socket or extension cord. The terms are generally used for cables using a power plug to connect to a single-phase alternating current power source at the local line voltage (generally 100 to 240 volts ...
The first US power plug and socket dated 1904. Several early American electrical plug and socket arrangements were invented by Harvey Hubbell. On 26 February 1903 he filed two patent applications featuring 2-pin plugs and adaptors for using his plugs with existing designs of lamp sockets and wall receptacles.
Etsy. Etsy, Inc. is an American e-commerce company with an emphasis on the selling of handmade or vintage items and craft supplies. These items fall under a wide range of categories, including jewelry, bags, clothing, home décor, religious items and furniture, toys, art, as well as craft supplies and tools. Items described as vintage must be ...
Electric blanket. An electric blanket is a blanket that contains integrated electrical heating wires. Types include underblankets, overblankets, throws, and duvets. [1] An electric underblanket is placed above the mattress and below the bottom bed sheet. This is the most common type in the UK and Commonwealth countries, where it is known by ...
Owner of a 51% career ground-ball rate before this season, Houck has taken it to a career-best 54.5% in 2024. He is one of 11 qualified starters with a GB% above 50%, and of those 11, only Ranger ...
A power entry module ( PEM) is an electromechanical component used in electrical appliances, integrating the appliance inlet with other components such as: an appliance outlet. Advantages of a power entry module over individual components: protected, pre-wired, tested, and certified power components. Power entry modules are used to save labor ...
Pizza chain Papa John’s offers a no-cost virtual education program for its workers called “Dough & Degrees,” in partnership with EdAssist, an education benefits provider owned by childcare ...
The death of Aeschylus, killed by a turtle dropped onto his head by a falcon, illustrated in the 15th-century Florentine Picture-Chronicle by Baccio Baldini. This list of unusual deaths includes unique or extremely rare circumstances of death recorded throughout history, noted as being unusual by multiple sources.