Multi-orientation plug
US8579641B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical adapter system includes a housing that includes a receiving portion, the housing including first electrical contacts and second electrical contacts disposed at the receiving portion. The electrical adapter system includes a plug that includes a body, electrical prongs extending from a surface of the body, and electrical contacts coupled to the electrical prongs. The body of the plug is receivable by the receiving portion in at least two orientations such that in each of the at least two orientations, the electrical prongs extend outward from the housing, and one or more of the electrical contacts of the plug engage at least one of the first electrical contacts or at least one of the second electrical contacts.
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