Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2007-07-03
Patel, Tulsidas C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
active
11340097
ABSTRACT:
A grounding plug for use with an accessory power outlet in a vehicle to ground an electrical test device such as a fuse tester, test light, multimeter, circuit tester, etc. The grounding plug is provided with a grounding member positioned therein with one end of the grounding member extending outwardly from the grounding plug to provide a grounding terminal and a spring-like contact extending laterally from the grounding plug which engages the grounding portion of the accessory power outlet. The ground lead of the test device is attached to the grounding terminal of the grounding plug to ground the test device.
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Lisle Corporation Internet web page entitled “Specialty Automotive Tools” regarding the 32150 Power/Ground Outlet, Undated.
Imas Vladimir
Patel Tulsidas C.
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