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Cable adaptor assembly

US4900270A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1989
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R31/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable adaptor assembly is disclosed that allows any type of plug to be adapted to any type of socket. The arrangement consists of at least two cable members each having a plug and socket separated by an electric cord wherein the plug and socket on any given cable member are of distinct configurations. This assembly allows an operator to quickly adapt a given electric plug from an appliance to a particular wall outlet.

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