US5780775A
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Power strip with inspection window
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-03-20
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Granted: 1998-07-14
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Expires: 2017-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A power strip includes a casing on which at least one outlet is formed for the receiving of an external plug and a power cable extending from inside the casing to a terminal connector, such as a plug for connecting to an electric main. The casing is particularly provided with a window opening to expose the inside structure of the power strip with a transparent insulation cover removably mounted thereon to show the inside structure of the power strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsung-I Yu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/506; H01R13/52; H01R13/5213; H01R13/64; H01R13/641; H01R13/66; H01R13/665; H01R13/6658; H01R13/68; H01R25/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A power strip structure, comprising: an insulation casing having at least one outlet hole defined thereby and at least a window portion thereof being transparent; and electric elements including a fuse or a circuit board disposed in the casing wherein the window portion of the casing is positioned above the electric elements inside the casing such that the electric elements are viewable from the outside of the casing through the window portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A power strip structure, comprising: an insulation casing having at least one outlet hole defined thereby and at least a window portion thereof being transparent; and electric elements including a fuse or a circuit board disposed in the casing wherein the window portion of the casing is positioned above the electric elements inside the casing such that the electric elements are viewable from the outside of the casing through the window portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A power strip structure, comprising: an insulation casing having at least one outlet hole defined thereby and defining an inspection opening; and electric elements including a fuse or a circuit board mounted therein, wherein said inspection opening is positioned above the electric elements inside the casing such that the electric elements are viewable from the outside of the casing through the inspection opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A power strip structure, comprising: an insulation casing having at least one outlet hole defined thereby and defining an inspection opening; and electric elements including a fuse or a circuit board mounted therein, wherein said inspection opening is positioned above the electric elements inside the casing such that the electric elements are viewable from the outside of the casing through the inspection opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The power strip structure as claimed in claim 2, further comprising: a shielding cover made of a transparent material removably received in the inspection opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The power strip structure as claimed in claim 3, further comprising: retaining means, provided between the cover and the inspection opening of the casing, for releasably securing the cover in the opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
The power strip structure as claimed in claim 4, wherein the retaining means comprises an L-shaped raised strip provided on each of two opposite edges of the opening defining a pair of guide rails slidably receiving slide rims formed on two opposite edges of the cover such that the cover is movable relative to the opening between a closed position, where the cover completely shields the opening, and a detached position, wherein the slide rims of the cover are completely disengaged from the guide rails and the cover is detached from the casing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The power strip structure as claimed in claim 5, wherein the retaining means further comprises a retaining catch provided on the cover and engageable with a notch provided on the casing of the power strip such that the cover is releasably secured to the casing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-07-13 | 2002-01-12 | 2002-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-07-13 | 2006-01-12 | 2006-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-07-13 | 2010-01-12 | 2010-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |