Reorientable electrical receptacle

Details Reorientable electrical receptacle Reorientable electrical receptacle

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use

Movement about axis

C439S025000, C439S188000, C439S954000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11302924

ABSTRACT:
A reorientable electrical outlet and a reorientable electrical expansion outlet are disclosed. The outlets have an electrical female receptacle rotateably disposed in a housing. In one embodiment, generally annular paths each having at least one conductive area and at least one nonconductive area along the generally annular paths are provided, and contacts are provided that each have selective contact with a conductive area or a nonconductive area of the respective generally annular paths. In another embodiment, a retainer is provided. In yet another embodiment, a status indicator is provided.

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