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Tractor-trailer electrical receptacle

CA 1090895 A · Owner: Echlin Manufacturing Company (The) · Inventors: Mastis, Victor; Klimek, Boleslaw M.

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Abstract of the Disclosure A tractor-trailer electrical receptacle is disclosed wherein a housing contains a cavity having a plurality of male contact members mounted therein; the cavity is adapted for receiving a mating electrical plug. A mounting member connected to the housing is adapted for mounting the housing at an angle inclined to the horizontal to promote drainage of any moisture in the cavity away from the contact members. A support member extends forwardly from the housing to provide such support for an electrical plug mated with the receptacle as minimizes the effects of vehicle vibration upon such plug. A cover is connected to said housing and urged by a spring to close the …

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  • Granted December 2, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 2, 1997.
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FiledJanuary 18, 1977
GrantedDecember 2, 1980
Term endedDecember 2, 1997
Patent numberCA 1090895 A
Classification (IPC)H01R13/52 +1 more

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1978198019821984198619881990199219941996Application filedJan 18, 1977Patent grantedDec 2, 1980Term endedDec 2, 1997

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