Power plug adapter

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2006-02-23

2008-09-09

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture

C439S502000, C439S357000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07422452

ABSTRACT:
An adapter for connecting a welding-type power source to various different input voltage signals is disclosed. The adapter comprises a body with a receptacle at one end which is connectable to a power cord of a welding-type power source and a plug at another end which is connectable with a number of different electrical outlet configurations. The body of the adapter is shaped to allow both the plug and a grounding prong of a connected power cord to engage the same outlet.

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