Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-15
2001-04-17
Bradley, Paula (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
active
06217390
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of AC adaptors, and more particularly to an AC Adaptor for Computer.
Personal computers have been available for over twenty five years. It is common to have to plug in and power additional items relating to a computer such as a printer, monitor, and the like. To this end many computers are fitted with IEC type female power ports for providing electrical power to auxiliary pieces of equipment. The IEC port is different in configuration from a standard AC power outlet such as those found in a common wall outlet in a home or office. As an electronics technician working in television production I have seen a need for the ability to plug in a piece of test equipment while working on a computer. The most convenient location to plug in the test equipment would be the IEC port of the computer, however it, to computer does not allow a person to plug in a piece of equipment having a standard AC plug. There are some extension cords available such as ones available from Pacific Radio Electronics of Los Angeles, Calif. that have an IEC male prongs on one end and a standard AC at the opposite end, however, they are bulky and relatively expensive. There is therefore a need for a compact, inexpensive adaptor device that can convert an IEC type female receptacle located on the outer surface of a computer to a standard AC type female receptacle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the invention is to provide an additional AC power outlet at the rear of a personal computer.
Another object of the invention is to provide an adaptor that is compact and does not require an extension cord.
Another object of the invention is to provide an economical means to obtain an additional AC power outlet within close proximity to a computer.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
AC Adaptor for Computer comprising: a molded plastic housing containing a recessed portion at one end having standard IEC male type conductive prongs contained therein and at the housings opposite end having a standard female AC receptacle contained therein, and conductive connections within the housing connecting the IEC prongs to the standard AC, receptacle.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
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Bradley Paula
Ore Shanetta D.
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