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Wiring socket adapter with tow zone illumination

US12246641B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2024
Grant dateMar 11, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wiring socket adapter is described that is configured to provide tow zone illumination. In embodiments the adapter includes a housing, a plug at a first end of the housing configured to be attached to a trailer wiring socket of a vehicle, and a socket at a second end of the housing configured to be attached to a trailer wiring plug. A lamp is at the second end of the housing and an electrical lead is coupled to the lamp at the second end of the housing to power the lamp and coupled to the socket at the first end of the housing to receive power from the socket.

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