US3123424A
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Electrical plug with anti-shock prongs
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL MALE PLUG, THE COMBINATION OF: A BASE ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST A PAIR OF CONTACT PRONGS EXTENDED OUTWARDLY FROM ONE END THEREOF; EACH OF SAID PRONGS INCLUDING AN ELONGATED CENTRAL CONDUCTIVE MEMBER; SAID CENTRAL CONDUCTIVE MEMBER BEING COMPLETELY COVERED ON ITS TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES, AND OUTER END, AND COMPLETELY COVERED ON THE INNER AND OUTER SIDES EXCEPT FOR CONTACT AREAS, WITH AN INSULATING MATERIAL; AND, AN EXPOSED CONTACT MEANS EXTENDED SIDEWARDLY INWARDLY FROM SAID CENTRAL CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND THROUGH SAID INSULATING MATERIAL AT SAID CONTACT AREAS FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH A CONTACT MEANS IN A MATING ELECTRICAL FEMALE RECEPTACLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL MALE PLUG, THE COMBINATION OF: A BASE ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST A PAIR OF CONTACT PRONGS EXTENDED OUTWARDLY FROM ONE END THEREOF; EACH OF SAID PRONGS INCLUDING AN ELONGATED CENTRAL CONDUCTIVE MEMBER; SAID CENTRAL CONDUCTIVE MEMBER BEING COMPLETELY COVERED ON ITS TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES, AND OUTER END, AND COMPLETELY COVERED ON THE INNER AND OUTER SIDES EXCEPT FOR CONTACT AREAS, WITH AN INSULATING MATERIAL; AND, AN EXPOSED CONTACT MEANS EXTENDED SIDEWARDLY INWARDLY FROM SAID CENTRAL CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND THROUGH SAID INSULATING MATERIAL AT SAID CONTACT AREAS FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH A CONTACT MEANS IN A MATING ELECTRICAL FEMALE RECEPTACLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |