Electrical connectors – With magnet – To urge mating connectors together
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-19
2010-06-15
Chung-Trans, Xuong M (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With magnet
To urge mating connectors together
C439S040000, C219S494000, C219S491000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736151
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector for a kitchen appliance includes a socket having at least one electrical contact and at least one metallic member. A plug having at least one electrical contact and a magnet which is movably positioned within the plug. A power cord is movably positioned within the plug and is operatively connected to the at least one electrical contact of the plug. An attractive force exists between the at least one metallic member and the magnet when the plug is engaged with the socket and the magnet is within a predetermined distance of the at least one metallic member. Movement of a leading end of the power cord toward a distal end of the plug moves the magnet toward the distal end of the plug to reduce a magnitude of the attractive force and permit the plug to be more easily removed from the socket.
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Chung-Trans Xuong M
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP
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