Eaton
203 Cooper Circle
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone: (770) 631-2100
Date
For Release
Contact
June 3, 2013
Immediately
Mike Petrasek, 412-394-6611,michael.petrasek@bm.com
New Hospital Grade Combination USB Charger with Duplex Receptacle Offers
Efficient, Convenient Charging Solution for Healthcare Market
Product Offering Meets Rigorous Standards for Commercial Healthcare Operations
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. … Eaton’s Cooper Wiring Devices continues to expand its portfolio
of innovative electrical industry offerings with the launch of its hospital grade Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Duplex Tamper Resistant (TR) receptacle. Designed for demanding commercial
applications, the new product eliminates the need for bulky, specialized adapters by including
two integrated USB charging ports rated at 2.1 amperes to quickly and efficiently charge a
range of electronic devices.
“As innovation and technologies continue to rapidly develop in the healthcare sector, there is
a growing need for charging solutions that meet these unique and rigorous standards,” said
Michele Salimbeni, marketing manager, Commercial and Residential, Eaton’s Cooper Wiring
Devices business. “With the introduction of our new hospital grade USB Duplex receptacle,
medical staff, patients and visitors will be able to take advantage of this convenient solution
to charge their electronics and stay connected.”
The new product was created to increase conveniences by providing the ability to charge
personal devices in a healthcare setting. The hospital grade USB TR receptacle brings the
comforts of home to a public medical facility, while seamlessly integrating into the tightly
regulated environment.
The device features pre-stripped wire leads for easy installation, a light-emitting diode (LED)
indicator light to notify users when a device is connected and several color options to
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seamlessly integrate into any hospital environment. It also features tamper resistant shutters
designed to increase safety measures by resisting the insertion of foreign objects that could
result in electrical shock.
Additionally, the hospital grade USB Duplex TR receptacle is Underwriters Laboratories listed
for the U.S. and Canada (cULus) to 498 and 1310, File No. E15058 for installation in
healthcare settings per National Electric Code Articles 517.18 and 517.19.
For more information on the hospital grade USB Duplex TR receptacle or Eaton’s Cooper
Wiring Devices’ complete portfolio of electrical solutions, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com.
Cooper Wiring Devices is part of the electrical business of Eaton. Eaton’s electrical business
is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection, backup power
protection, control and automation, lighting and security, structural solutions and wiring
devices, solutions for harsh and hazardous environments, and engineering services. Eaton is
positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power
management challenges.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that
help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012
revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has
approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175
countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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