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Fused electrical plug

CA 1278837 C · Owner: Litton Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Klemp, Eldon J.

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A fused electrical plug for interconnecting appliances with a power supply (such as a conventional wall outlet). The plug includes at least neutral and positive terminal posts and may include a ground terminal. The plug also includes a first body portion from which the neutral terminal post extends, the first body portion including a cavity for receiving a fuse. A second plug body portion carries the positive terminal post while a hinge secures the first and second plug portions for pivotal relative movement between an open position wherein the fuse receiving cavity is accessible in a closed position wherein the fuse receiving cavity is inaccessible. Electrical communication to the …

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  • Granted January 8, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 8, 2008.
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FiledMay 1, 1987
GrantedJanuary 8, 1991
Term endedJanuary 8, 2008
Patent numberCA 1278837 C
Classification (IPC)H01R13/68

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedMay 1, 1987Patent grantedJan 8, 1991Term endedJan 8, 2008

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