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US4248494A
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Automobile dashboard power adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-31
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Granted: 1981-02-03
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Expires: 1999-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A power adapter apparatus for use in providing plural system electrical power outputs from a vehicle dashboard cigarette lighter receptacle, comprising unitary frame means providing a cylindrical connector portion extending into a receptacle portion, said cylindrical portion being of a length and diameter for contacting reception within said cigarette lighter receptacle. The apparatus further including two or more receptacle means disposed in said frame means receptacle portion in like orientation and parallel alignment; first conductor means connected between said cylindrical connector portion and each of said two or more receptacle means to provide system electrical power connection; and second conductor means connected between said cylindrical connector portion and each of said two or more receptacle means to provide system ground connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward S. McDonald
- 👤 G. M. Close
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02; H01R24/00; H01R24/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
Power adapter apparatus for use in combination with a conventional cigarette lighter automobile dashboard adapter, comprising: first connector means, including opposite electrical polarity conductors, for insertion and electrical communication within said dashboard receptacle; first receptacle means connected in electrical communication with said first connector means; second receptacle means connected in electrical communication with said first receptacle means; and frame means rigidly supporting said first connector means, said first receptacle means and said second receptacle means in operative relationship when said power adapter apparatus is positioned in said automobile dashboard, said frame means consisting of first and second mating shells each formed as a unitary connector portion and receptacle portion, and including a locking relief formation circumferentially within said connector portion; a unitary first polarity conductor formed as a T-bar conductor bar that is connectible to each of said first connector means and first and second receptacle means; and a unitary second polarity conductor formed with a supporting ring to be received in said locking relief formation while extending oppositely disposed, parallel extending spring contactors to provide connection between said first connector means and first and second receptacle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
Power adapter apparatus for use in combination with a conventional cigarette lighter automobile dashboard adapter, comprising: first connector means, including opposite electrical polarity conductors, for insertion and electrical communication within said dashboard receptacle; first receptacle means connected in electrical communication with said first connector means; second receptacle means connected in electrical communication with said first receptacle means; and frame means rigidly supporting said first connector means, said first receptacle means and said second receptacle means in operative relationship when said power adapter apparatus is positioned in said automobile dashboard, said frame means consisting of first and second mating shells each formed as a unitary connector portion and receptacle portion, and including a locking relief formation circumferentially within said connector portion; a unitary first polarity conductor formed as a T-bar conductor bar that is connectible to each of said first connector means and first and second receptacle means; and a unitary second polarity conductor formed with a supporting ring to be received in said locking relief formation while extending oppositely disposed, parallel extending spring contactors to provide connection between said first connector means and first and second receptacle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said frame means further comprises: an axially extending central bore formed in said connector portion thereby to receive said T-bar conductor bar in positive retention.
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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) | 1984-02-03 | 1984-08-04 | 1985-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-03 | 1988-08-04 | 1989-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-03 | 1992-08-04 | 1993-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |