Rotating plug adapter with integral two blade and grounding post receptacle
US7462074B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rotating two blade plug and grounding post adapter includes a housing including a top and bottom coupled to freely rotate about a rotary cap disposed between the housing top and bottom. Right and left electrical spades and a grounding post extend from the rotary cap and a receptacle integral to the periphery of the housing accepts a two blade and grounding plug that may be oriented at a wall receptacle by rotating the adapter housing and receptacle to a desired orientation. Internal flanges define grooves in which rotary electrical contacts are maintained through rotation of the housing and integral receptacle.
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