Electrical connectors – Coupling part convertible to different format by...
Patent
1995-06-21
1997-04-01
Elkins, Gary E.
Electrical connectors
Coupling part convertible to different format by...
439171, 439956, H01R 2900
Patent
active
056160518
ABSTRACT:
A power connecting device for electrical appliances having two metal prongs for use with standard North American mains outlets; the prongs rotate to fold into a recess in the device. The recess protects the prongs for storage and transport, and is designed to accept slip-on adapters that slide into the recess, surrounding and mating with the folded down prongs and providing connection to the local mains connections in differing international locations.
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De Iuliis Daniele G.
Rogers Conrad
Apple Computer Inc.
Elkins Gary E.
Liu Richard C.
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