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Customizable plugs for A.C. power cords

US4815983A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1987
Grant dateMar 28, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/956
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular power-line attachment cord has a plug with standard pins in a cavity with a locking shoulder. A number of national-standard inserts have cooperating sockets for the pins, and a locking shoulder allowing the insert to be permanently captured in the cavity of the plug.

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