Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-22
2004-03-23
Patel, T. C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
C439S490000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06709297
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention is generally directed to a multiple outlet adaptor and, in particular, to a swiveling three outlet adaptor which includes a light which identifies when the outlet adaptor is plugged into a live outlet visible from both sides.
In the past there have been many outlet adaptors which are fixed and provide the ability to plug multiple electronic devices into a single wall outlet. Generally, these multiple outlet adaptors stick straight out from the socket into which they are plugged and occupy significant space. Particularly when they are to be used on walls which have furniture, there is a need to provide for the ability to swivel an adaptor so that it can occupy less space. Currently, there are swivel tabs which usually include multiple outlets on one surface of the swivel tab and the surface can generally swivel along one axis so that the outlets can either face upward, outward or downward. However, there is a need for a particularly low profile swivel adaptor which is narrower against the wall outlet to allow the furniture to be placed closer to the wall without interfering with the connection of electronic devices to the swivel outlet adaptor. There is also a need for the outlet adaptor to have outlets in different directions to allow easier access from different angles and to include a light which is visible whether the swivel adaptor is rotated upwards or downwards, exposing opposite sides of the swivel tab adaptor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is generally directed to a thin profile three outlet swivel adaptor with lights on both sides which is able to swivel 180 degrees and includes outlets in three directions, thereby providing easier access to the connectors from different angles. The three separate connector outlets provide for wires of the electrical devices to come out of three different directions, thereby enhancing the neatness of the wires and avoiding tangling of the wires. As a result of the swivel nature of the outlet adaptor, two three-outlet swivel adaptors can be plugged into a single standard, two-outlet wall socket without problems.
The invention is also directed to a very low profile (about 1 inch clearance only) outlet adaptor which allows furniture to be placed much more closely to the wall and has lights visible from both sides to show if power is present at the outlets.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved swivel outlet adaptor.
Another object of the invention is to provide an improved swivel outlet adaptor which includes a light showing power flowing into the outlets, whether the swivel outlet adaptor is swivelled in one direction or the opposite direction.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved swivel outlet adaptor which separates the outlets in a fashion which enhances the tangle-free connection of multiple electrical devices to the swivel outlet adaptor.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an improved lighted swivel outlet adaptor which provides a continuous reliable electrical connection as the outlet adaptor is swivelled about its axis of rotation.
Still other objects and advantages of the invention will, in part, be obvious and will, in part, be apparent from the specification.
The invention accordingly comprises the features of construction, combinations of elements and arrangements of parts which will be exemplified in the construction as hereinafter set forth, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
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Aufrichtig Peter D.
Aufrichtig Stein & Aufrichtig P.C.
Patel T. C.
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