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US4940427A
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Electrical trailer connector retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-09-18
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Granted: 1990-07-10
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Expires: 2009-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A retainer for an electrical wire connector of the type commonly used to provide electrical connection of a trailer device to the electrical system of a towing vehicle. The retainer, mountable either on the bumper of the towing vehicle or on the tongue of the trailer device, permits the electrical wire connector, used for supplying electrical power to the trailer from the towing vehicle's electrical supply system, to be safely and conveniently stowed or retained when not in use and be readily available for electrical connection when needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Linnea H. Pearson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/60; B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/58; B60D1/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A retainer for securing a plug and a plurality of electrical conductors operatively connected to the plug said electrical conductors being operatively associated with the electrical system of a vehicle, said retainer comprising, in combination: a base plate; a plug receiving means mounted on the base plate for receiving an electrical plug inserted therein, said plug receiving means being constructed and arranged for supporting the excess length of electrical conductors projecting from the plug when the conductors are wound around the plug receiving means; and strap means affixed to the base constructed and arranged for releasable attachment to the plug receiving means for releasably retaining the electrical conductors wrapped around the plug receiving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A retainer for securing a plug and a plurality of electrical conductors operatively connected to the plug said electrical conductors being operatively associated with the electrical system of a vehicle, said retainer comprising, in combination: a base plate; a plug receiving means mounted on the base plate for receiving an electrical plug inserted therein, said plug receiving means being constructed and arranged for supporting the excess length of electrical conductors projecting from the plug when the conductors are wound around the plug receiving means; and strap means affixed to the base constructed and arranged for releasable attachment to the plug receiving means for releasably retaining the electrical conductors wrapped around the plug receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A retainer according to claim 1, wherein the base plate and the plug receiving means around which the electrical conductors are wound are formed of non-electrically conductive synthetic resin.
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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) | 1993-07-09 | 1994-01-08 | 1994-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-09 | 1998-01-08 | 1998-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-09 | 2002-01-08 | 2002-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |