Electrical cord assembly
US7306483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R11/11
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical cord assembly configured for use with an electrical appliance includes a cord having a polygonal end with a first pair of cord sides and a second pair of cord sides, wherein one of the pairs of first and second cord sides is asymmetrical, a socket defining a polygonal opening constructed and arranged for receiving the polygonal end, the polygonal opening having a first pair of socket sides and a second pair of socket sides, wherein one of the pairs of first and second socket sides is asymmetrical, and wherein the polygonal end and the polygonal opening are shaped for releasable mating engagement.
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