A power distribution and timing device (PDTD) for controlling power supply
to controlled device(s). This invention includes: an outlet; an alarm
clock; a backup battery; a keyboard; a tamper switch; a display for
showing day, time, modes of operation, programming steps, operational
time remaining, warning signals and tamper attempts; and a
microprocessor. The microprocessor includes: an integrated circuit for
setting maintenance power to the controlled device(s); a program for
securely programming the days and time periods when the controlled
device(s) may be operated and the amount of time that the controlled
device(s) may be operated; securely allowing power to the controlled
device(s) to be increased to operating level when these time periods are
not exceeded; and keeping power to the controlled devices at maintenance
level when these time periods are exceeded. One or more of the outlets
may be remote from the microprocessor and signals may be sent to such
remote outlets via conventional means.