US5876250A
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Plug with improved arrangement for accommodating a fuse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-07-15
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Granted: 1999-03-02
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Expires: 2017-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A plug includes a housing having an end face through which first and second blades extend. A fuse casing is mounted in the housing and includes a main casing body having an access defined in an upper side thereof through which a fuse is passable and a side opening defined in a side thereof, and a side lid is removably mounted to the side opening.
Inventors
- 👤 C. C. Deng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/68; H01R2103/00; H01R24/00; H01R24/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A plug comprising: a housing having a first compartment defined therein, the housing including an end face through which first and second blades extend and which has an opening defined therein in communication with the compartment, a fuse casing mounted in the first compartment and including a main casing body having an access defined in an upper side thereof through which a fuse is passable and a side opening defined in a side thereof and a side lid removably mounted to the side opening, a periphery defining the side opening of the main casing body including a recessed section with an inclined surface, and the side lid including a complimentary inclined surface to fittingly engage with the inclined surface of the main casing body, a first wire, a second wire in electrical connection with the second blade, a first conductive piece mounted to the fuse casing and in electrical connection with the fuse and the first blade, a second conductive piece mounted to the fuse casing and in electrical connection with the fuse and the first wire, and an upper lid removably mounted to the end face to cover the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A plug comprising: a housing having a first compartment defined therein, the housing including an end face through which first and second blades extend and which has an opening defined therein in communication with the compartment, a fuse casing mounted in the first compartment and including a main casing body having an access defined in an upper side thereof through which a fuse is passable and a side opening defined in a side thereof and a side lid removably mounted to the side opening, a periphery defining the side opening of the main casing body including a recessed section with an inclined surface, and the side lid including a complimentary inclined surface to fittingly engage with the inclined surface of the main casing body, a first wire, a second wire in electrical connection with the second blade, a first conductive piece mounted to the fuse casing and in electrical connection with the fuse and the first blade, a second conductive piece mounted to the fuse casing and in electrical connection with the fuse and the first wire, and an upper lid removably mounted to the end face to cover the opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-03-01 | 2002-08-31 | 2003-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-01 | 2006-08-31 | 2007-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-01 | 2010-08-31 | 2011-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |