Foldable electrical plug connector

Electrical connectors – Connector movable between accessible and inaccessible positions

Reexamination Certificate

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C439S174000

Reexamination Certificate

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06939150

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an electrical plug connector including a plurality of prongs capable of being coupled to an electrical power source and an outer body having at least one recess. A gearing mechanism is configured to cause retraction of the plurality of prongs. The plurality of prongs is rotatably mounted to the gearing mechanism. At least a portion of each of the plurality of prongs is contained within the at least one recess when the plurality of prongs is retracted.

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Press Release entitled “TeleAdapt's OEM division shows eye for innovation with its new UK folding plug,” Mar. 22, 2001, retrieved from http://www.teleadaptusa.com
ma/press_ukfoldingplug.htm.

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