US5674092A
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Adapter for connection to a power outlet
Assignee: Egston System Electronics Eggenburger GmbH
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Filing: 1995-04-17
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Granted: 1997-10-07
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Expires: 2015-04-17
Abstract
Abstract An adapter with incorporated components of a power supply for connection to a conventional power outlet, includes a casing having one end face which is formed with prongs for insertion into the power outlet. The casing accommodates contact sleeves which are in direct electric connection with the prongs and is formed with a socket-forming cavity for attachment of a plug. The socket has a bottom which is provided with bores in alignment with the contact sockets so as to form a continuous connection from the power outlet to the contact sleeves. The casing is further equipped with at least one additional terminal which is linked to a power supply or at least to components of the power supply.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Wunderer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/665; H01R13/6675; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An adapter for connection to a conventional power outlet, comprising a casing having one end face which is formed with prongs for insertion into the power outlet, said casing accommodating contact sleeves in direct electric connection with said prongs and being formed with a socket-forming cavity having a bottom provided with bores in alignment with said contact sockets for attachment of a plug, said casing being formed with at least one additional terminal which is linked to a power supply or at least to components of the power supply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
An adapter for connection to a conventional power outlet, comprising a casing having one end face which is formed with prongs for insertion into the power outlet, said casing accommodating contact sleeves in direct electric connection with said prongs and being formed with a socket-forming cavity having a bottom provided with bores in alignment with said contact sockets for attachment of a plug, said casing being formed with at least one additional terminal which is linked to a power supply or at least to components of the power supply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
The adapter of claim 1 wherein said casing has a distal and a proximate end face with regard to said prongs, said socket-forming cavity being provided at said distal end face for guiding the plug, said casing being provided with a hollow plug-type projection for receiving said prongs, and further comprising protective contacts arranged in an area of said projection and contact springs connected to said protective contacts and extending in an area of said socket-forming cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The adapter of claim 1 wherein said casing is formed with a hollow pot-shaped mounting for accommodating a charging coil with a magnetizable core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The adapter of claim 1 wherein said casing has a side wall with a second socket-forming cavity provided with connection pins projecting into said second socket-forming cavity and connected with an outlet of the power supply.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-10-06 | 2001-04-07 | 2001-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-10-06 | 2005-04-07 | 2005-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-10-06 | 2009-04-07 | 2009-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |