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Rotating plug adapter with integral two blade receptacle

US7575436B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2008
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 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 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 extend from the rotary cap and a receptacle integral to the periphery of the housing accepts a two blade 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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