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Quick change multiple function outlet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-03
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2000-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A casing for an outlet receptacle is provided with a well that pivotally mounts the outlet receptacle so that the receptacle may be rotated 180 degrees. Electrical contacts within the well allow for connection from a constant power source to an intermittent one when the receptacle is rotated through 180 degrees.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Ordmandy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R29/00; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/652; H01R2103/00; H01R24/00; H01R24/76; H01R24/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A multiple function outlet comprising, in combination, a casing having a receptacle well formed therein; a receptacle for fitting over and closing off said receptacle well, said receptacle and said receptacle well having similarly shaped configurations for mating engagement therebetween; said casing having means for pivotally connecting said receptacle in said receptacle well; and electrical contact means for electrical contact with said receptacle for alternately and optionally connecting said receptacle to a constant power source or to an intermittent power source, wherein said electrical contact means comprises a first circular contact ring; a second circular contact ring mounted adjacent to said first electrical contact ring; and a third electrical contact ring mounted adjacent to second electrical contact ring, wherein said receptacle comprises a first opening for insertion therethrough of a first wiper contact for contact with said first electrical contact ring; a second opening for insertion therethrough of a second wiper contact for contact with said second circular electrical contact ring, and a third opening for insertion therethrough of a third wiper contact for contact with said third circular electrical contact ring, whereby, when said receptacle is rotated, said third wiper contact is displaced so as to change the power source from a constant one to an intermittent one, wherein said third circular contact ring comprises a first semi-circular portion for connection to a constant power source and a second semi-circular portion for connection to an intermittent power source, whereby rotation of said third wiper contact from said first portion to said second portion changes the mode of operation from constant to intermittent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A multiple function outlet comprising, in combination, a casing having a receptacle well formed therein; a receptacle for fitting over and closing off said receptacle well, said receptacle and said receptacle well having similarly shaped configurations for mating engagement therebetween; said casing having means for pivotally connecting said receptacle in said receptacle well; and electrical contact means for electrical contact with said receptacle for alternately and optionally connecting said receptacle to a constant power source or to an intermittent power source, wherein said electrical contact means comprises a first circular contact ring; a second circular contact ring mounted adjacent to said first electrical contact ring; and a third electrical contact ring mounted adjacent to second electrical contact ring, wherein said receptacle comprises a first opening for insertion therethrough of a first wiper contact for contact with said first electrical contact ring; a second opening for insertion therethrough of a second wiper contact for contact with said second circular electrical contact ring, and a third opening for insertion therethrough of a third wiper contact for contact with said third circular electrical contact ring, whereby, when said receptacle is rotated, said third wiper contact is displaced so as to change the power source from a constant one to an intermittent one, wherein said third circular contact ring comprises a first semi-circular portion for connection to a constant power source and a second semi-circular portion for connection to an intermittent power source, whereby rotation of said third wiper contact from said first portion to said second portion changes the mode of operation from constant to intermittent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The multiple function outlet according to claim 1, wherein said first, second, and third circular contact rings are mounted within said receptacle well.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The multiple function outlet according to claim 2, wherein said means for pivotally connecting said receptacle to said receptacle well comprises a post extending vertically upwardly from the bottom of said casing toward said receptacle, and an elongated extension from said post, said elongated extension having at its end thereof an enlarged knob for insertion into a similarly shaped opening in said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The multiple function outlet according to claim 3, wherein said casing comprises means for fastening said casing over a conventional outlet in a wall, and an attachment plate having at least one opening formed therein for fitting over said casing and said receptacle to thereby lock in place said receptacle in the position to which it had been rotated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The multiple function outlet according to claim 4, wherein said opening of said attachment plate is of the same shape as said receptacle, so that said receptacle may not be rotated when locked in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The multiple function outlet according to claim 5, wherein said opening of said attachment plate has shape such that two opposite edges are straight and two opposite edges are curved.
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