US3596226A
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Electrical poer track and shoe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-01
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A track for wall mounting comprises two plane-parallel conductors extending the length of the track. A shoe for engagement with the track embodies a narrow elongated extension having pickup contacts at opposite ends thereof adapted for engagement with the track conductors upon rotation of the extension after fitting into the track. A spring-urged locking plate engages the track opening to prevent further rotation of the contact extension. The track enclosure and the locking plate may be conductors to provide a third line for grounded systems.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack A Meltzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/14; F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
An electric power supplying appliance in accordance with claim 1, additionally comprising: and end fitting for said power track, said end fitting being provided with tongue extensions for sliding into grooves provided in said power track, said end fitting providing connecting means between said conductors and a power supply cord.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
An electric power supplying appliance in accordance with claim 2, wherein: said connecting means comprises a spring contact adapted to engage one of said conductors and electrically extending to a terminal to which a power supply wire is connected and a second spring connector for engaging the other of said conductors and electrically extending to another terminal for connection to a second wire of a power supply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
An electric power supplying appliance in accordance with claim 3, wherein: said power track is electrically conductive and is in electrical connection with a third wire of a power supply by means of a contact bar in sliding contact with said power track and connecting to a third terminal to which the third wire is fastened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electric power suppLying appliance in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said locking plate is electrically conductive and in electrical contact with said power track, said locking plate being electrically connected to a third accessory shoe conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electric power supplying appliance in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said conductors are relatively flat bars disposed oppositely of said opening in plane-parallel relation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |