Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040932
ABSTRACT:
A collapsible plug that can fit into a motor vehicle's cigarette lighter. It comprises two flat members that are generally rectangular, except at one end where they are semicircular. The members are pivotally connected at an axis midway between their longer edges. The members may be rotated around the axis so that they lie together in a flat position for storage. The members may be rotated in an opposite direction, until they are at right angles to each other, in an open position in which they may be retained in a cigarette lighter. The semicircular ends of the members are inserted into the cigarette lighter. Electricity is conducted from contacts on the flat edges and the semicircular ends of the members to a cord on the opposite end of the collapsible plug, and through the cord to a second plug, where it can power a portable electronic device.
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Patel Harshad
Patel Tulsidas C.
Swift Stephen Christopher
Swift Law Office
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