US3083344A
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Combination electric plug and socket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-11-13
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1979-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Long
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONVERTIBLE TO A PLUG OR SOCKET COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A PLURALITY OF BLADERECEIVING OPENINGS IN ONE END THEREOF; A PLURALITY OF COMBINATION ADAPTOR UNITS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND EACH COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE N-SHAPED METALLIC MEMBER PROVIDING OPPOSITELY OPENING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SPACES, ONE OF SAID SPACES COMPRISING A SOCKET OPERABLE TO RECEIVE A BLADE OF AN ELECTRIC PLUG, A BLADE MOVABLY CARRIED BY EACH UNIT AND POSITIONABLE SELECTIVELY RELATIVE TO SAID UNIT FOR PROJECTION FROM SAID HOUSING AND CONTAINMENT THEREIN; POSITIONING MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING RECEIVED WITHIN THE OTHER SPACES OF EACH UNIT; AND MEANS ON SAID HOUSING OPERABLE TO RECEIVE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR MEANS AND CONNECT THE SAME ELECTRICALLY TO SAID ADAPTOR UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONVERTIBLE TO A PLUG OR SOCKET COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A PLURALITY OF BLADERECEIVING OPENINGS IN ONE END THEREOF; A PLURALITY OF COMBINATION ADAPTOR UNITS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND EACH COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE N-SHAPED METALLIC MEMBER PROVIDING OPPOSITELY OPENING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SPACES, ONE OF SAID SPACES COMPRISING A SOCKET OPERABLE TO RECEIVE A BLADE OF AN ELECTRIC PLUG, A BLADE MOVABLY CARRIED BY EACH UNIT AND POSITIONABLE SELECTIVELY RELATIVE TO SAID UNIT FOR PROJECTION FROM SAID HOUSING AND CONTAINMENT THEREIN; POSITIONING MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING RECEIVED WITHIN THE OTHER SPACES OF EACH UNIT; AND MEANS ON SAID HOUSING OPERABLE TO RECEIVE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR MEANS AND CONNECT THE SAME ELECTRICALLY TO SAID ADAPTOR UNITS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |