US4619489A
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Adaptor for an electric timer
Assignee: AMF INCORPORATED A ORP OF NEW JERSEY
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Filing: 1984-08-02
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Granted: 1986-10-28
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Expires: 2004-08-02
Abstract
Abstract An adaptor for the positioning of an electric timer which normally plugs directly into a wall socket and hangs in that position. The adaptor allows the timer to rest on a tabletop for easy access while maintaining the necessary electrical connection. The adaptor receives the plug of the wall timer and conforms to the configuration of the rear surface of the timer so that the two units engage to form a unitary type structure. The adaptor and timer can either lay flat on a table or other horizontal surface or be hung on a wall in an accessible location.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Hinkens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/94; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/929
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An adaptor for supporting an electric timer which plugs into a polarized wall outlet in a utility position on a table comprising: (a) a bottom surface and a top surface extending at an angle from one end of the bottom surface; (b) a polarized electrical receptical on said top surface for receiving the timer plug; (c) means for electrically connecting said receptacle to an electrical source in a polarized relationship; and (d) means for giving access to the bottom surface of a timer when said timer is plugged into the adaptor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An adaptor for supporting an electric timer which plugs into a polarized wall outlet in a utility position on a table comprising: (a) a bottom surface and a top surface extending at an angle from one end of the bottom surface; (b) a polarized electrical receptical on said top surface for receiving the timer plug; (c) means for electrically connecting said receptacle to an electrical source in a polarized relationship; and (d) means for giving access to the bottom surface of a timer when said timer is plugged into the adaptor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An adaptor according to claim 1 further including slots on the adaptor bottom for mounting said adaptor to hangers affixed to a mounting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An adaptor according to claim 1 further including means for receiving a fastening device to secure the timer to the adaptor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3187290A
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