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Electrical power connector with handle

US8641443B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2012
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved electrical connector is disclosed for facilitating disconnection an electrical plug. A handle is pivotably mounted to the electrical plug. A distal end of the plug handle extends transversely and outwardly defining opposed arcuate finger receiving regions for accommodating adjacent fingers of the operator for enabling the operator grasp the plug handle to facilitating disconnection an electrical plug. The present invention is equally suitable for use with an electrical receptacle.

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