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US5766020A
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Power adapter interface apparatus
Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1996-02-12
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Granted: 1998-06-16
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Expires: 2016-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of power adapter embodiments which electrically couple an electrical system of a first vehicle with the power supply of second vehicle or an electrical or household appliance such as a VCR or vacuum cleaner. The power adapter, at first end, being mateable with a plurality of trailer wiring harness connector receptacles found at the rear of the first vehicle, at second end, being mateable with a cigarette lighter plug and a 100 volt AC style connector plug, while also having a third and fourth end connectable with battery cable clamps extending from an automotive jumper cable. The power adapter includes insulation displaced electrical conductors, wires, or a printed circuit board within the housing equipped with a fused 13.8 or 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC voltage converter circuit, and a visual diagnostic indicator such as an LED, visible at the housing, to confirm proper operation to the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Hughes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-04 07:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/06; H01R31/065; B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/58; B60D1/62; B60D1/64; H01R29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A power adapter body comprising a housing having a substantially round first end spaced from a second end, said first end having a first and a second round female electrical terminal extending within two of at least three apertures extending into said first end of said housing, said first and second terminals within said first end are spaced and configured to engage with at least two terminals housed within a trailer harness receptacle on a motor vehicle, appliance connector portion forming at least one a cigarette lighter plug receptacle aperture extending substantially within said second end of said housing, said receptacle aperture having a barrel shaped third female electrical terminal with a fourth electrical terminal positioned substantially centrally within said third terminal, said first and second terminals being electrically connected to said third and fourth electrical terminals respectively via at least two electrical conductors extending within said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A power adapter body comprising a housing having a substantially round first end spaced from a second end, said first end having a first and a second round female electrical terminal extending within two of at least three apertures extending into said first end of said housing, said first and second terminals within said first end are spaced and configured to engage with at least two terminals housed within a trailer harness receptacle on a motor vehicle, appliance connector portion forming at least one a cigarette lighter plug receptacle aperture extending substantially within said second end of said housing, said receptacle aperture having a barrel shaped third female electrical terminal with a fourth electrical terminal positioned substantially centrally within said third terminal, said first and second terminals being electrically connected to said third and fourth electrical terminals respectively via at least two electrical conductors extending within said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The power adapter body of claim 1, wherein said first end is configured having a keyed cylindrical housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The power adapter body of claim 1, wherein said electrical conductors are wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The power adapter of claim 1, wherein said electrical conductors are on a printed circuit board extending within said housing therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The power adapter body of claim 1, wherein said insulation displaced electrical conductors are part of a flexible cord extending between first and and said second end.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-06-15 | 2001-12-15 | 2002-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-06-15 | 2005-12-15 | 2006-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-06-15 | 2009-12-15 | 2010-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |