US3579175A
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Electric circuit adapter member
Assignee: Lyall Electric Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-13
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Granted: 1971-05-18
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Expires: 1989-08-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to an adapter member having a body of electrical insulating material with elements of a male fitting projecting therefrom to permit the adapter to be plugged into a receptacle. The body has elements of a female fitting therein adapted for receiving the male fitting on the end of an electric cable. The female fitting portion of the body may receive a larger male plug than can be received in the receptacle, or a male plug of a different character than can be received in the receptacle. The male fitting portion and female fitting portion of the adapter preferably have their axes parallel and offset so that the female fitting portion can be disposed below the male fitting portion and thereby reduce the load on the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry L Shroyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An adapter member for use in connecting an electric cable having a male fitting to a receptacle having a female fitting, said adapter member comprising: a body of electrical insulating material, said body having two spaced portions each having a planar area thereon, said portions comprising a first portion having a first said area at one extremity of the body and a second portion having the said second area and spaced from said first portion, elements of a male fitting projecting from said first area for being received in a female receptacle whereby said first portion forms a male fitting portion, elements of a female fitting in a said second area for receiving the elements of a male fitting whereby said second portion forms a female fitting portion, and conductors in said body electrically connecting said male elements with said female elements; said first and second areas being parallel and offset from each other laterally and longitudinally, said areas facing in the same direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
An adapter member for use in connecting an electric cable having a male fitting to a receptacle having a female fitting, said adapter member comprising: a body of electrical insulating material, said body having two spaced portions each having a planar area thereon, said portions comprising a first portion having a first said area at one extremity of the body and a second portion having the said second area and spaced from said first portion, elements of a male fitting projecting from said first area for being received in a female receptacle whereby said first portion forms a male fitting portion, elements of a female fitting in a said second area for receiving the elements of a male fitting whereby said second portion forms a female fitting portion, and conductors in said body electrically connecting said male elements with said female elements; said first and second areas being parallel and offset from each other laterally and longitudinally, said areas facing in the same direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An adapter member according to claim 1 wherein said first area is at one extreme end of said body while said second area is intermediate the ends of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
An adapter member according to claim 2, in which the said male elements of said male fitting portion project from said first area in such oriented relation that when inserted in a conventional female fitting the said female fitting portion will be at a level vertically beneath the level of said male fitting portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
An adapter member according to claim 3, in which the longitudinal distance between said areas is such that when said male fitting portion is plugged into a female fitting mounted in a planar surface, a male fitting inserted in said female fitting portion will have its side remote from said second area closely adjacent said planar surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An adapter member according to claim 4, in which said body is in the form of a substantially solid block of molded electrical insulating material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-17 | 1974-11-16 | 1975-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-17 | 1978-11-16 | 1979-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-17 | 1982-11-16 | 1983-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |