Wall socket connector for AC adapters

Details Wall socket connector for AC adapters Wall socket connector for AC adapters

2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Connector movable between accessible and inaccessible positions

C439S172000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07134887

ABSTRACT:
An AC adapter assembly having an adapter with an AC input and a DC output, a wall socket connector that includes an AC input connector member configured for insertion into the input of the adapter and a plurality of prongs configured for both insertion into a wall socket and movable from an in-use position to a storage position and the wall socket connector is configured to remain within the thinnest dimension of the adapter; and a DC connector is described.

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