Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs

Details Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs

2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

C174S066000, C220S241000, C033S528000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06897381

ABSTRACT:
An electrical device capable of interfacing with multiple types of duplex receptacles includes at least one set of moveable outlet prongs that are adjustable such that they may be readily inserted into outlets of varying dimensions. Adjustability may be provided by, for example, a rotable or translatable connection between the prongs and one of the outlet plugs of the device. The prongs may be biased into position by a spring or other elastic member. By providing adjustable prongs on at least one outlet plug, the device is able to interface with both outlets in duplex receptacles of various sizes and types, including receptacles having ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) capabilities.

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