EP2941801A4 - Reconfigurable plug strip apparatus and methods - Google Patents

Reconfigurable plug strip apparatus and methods

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Publication number
EP2941801A4
EP2941801A4 EP14735136.5A EP14735136A EP2941801A4 EP 2941801 A4 EP2941801 A4 EP 2941801A4 EP 14735136 A EP14735136 A EP 14735136A EP 2941801 A4 EP2941801 A4 EP 2941801A4
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EP
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Prior art keywords
methods
plug strip
strip apparatus
reconfigurable plug
reconfigurable
Prior art date
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Application number
EP14735136.5A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2941801A1 (en
Inventor
Jacob Daniel Zien
Jordan Diatlo
Kate Sarah Vallon
Steven Richard Remy
Richard Ganas
David Sutton
Nicholas Oxley
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Quirky Ip Licensing LLC
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Quirky Inc
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Application filed by Quirky Inc filed Critical Quirky Inc
Publication of EP2941801A1 publication Critical patent/EP2941801A1/en
Publication of EP2941801A4 publication Critical patent/EP2941801A4/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/003—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/514—Bases; Cases composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R35/00—Flexible or turnable line connectors, i.e. the rotation angle being limited
    • H01R35/04—Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle with frictional contact members
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H01R13/713—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
    • H01R13/7135—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch with ground fault protector
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/717—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/72—Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder
EP14735136.5A 2013-01-07 2014-01-07 Reconfigurable plug strip apparatus and methods Withdrawn EP2941801A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201361749608P 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
US201361803504P 2013-03-20 2013-03-20
PCT/US2014/010541 WO2014107742A1 (en) 2013-01-07 2014-01-07 Reconfigurable plug strip apparatus and methods

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EP2941801A1 EP2941801A1 (en) 2015-11-11
EP2941801A4 true EP2941801A4 (en) 2016-11-09

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EP14735136.5A Withdrawn EP2941801A4 (en) 2013-01-07 2014-01-07 Reconfigurable plug strip apparatus and methods

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EP (1) EP2941801A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2016502257A (en)
CN (1) CN105027366B (en)
CA (1) CA2897511C (en)
WO (1) WO2014107742A1 (en)

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US20120028505A1 (en) * 2010-07-29 2012-02-02 Michael Weber Power Strip with Articulatable Outlets
US8262399B1 (en) * 2011-04-27 2012-09-11 Quirky Incorporated Reconfigurable plug strip

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6991495B1 (en) * 2002-10-28 2006-01-31 Tower Manufacturing Corporation Power strip with self-contained ground fault circuit interrupter module
US7625241B2 (en) * 2006-05-08 2009-12-01 Axland Comec, Llc Mountable power strips with offset arm sections
US20120028505A1 (en) * 2010-07-29 2012-02-02 Michael Weber Power Strip with Articulatable Outlets
US8262399B1 (en) * 2011-04-27 2012-09-11 Quirky Incorporated Reconfigurable plug strip

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Title
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WO2014107742A1 (en) 2014-07-10
CN105027366A (en) 2015-11-04
CA2897511C (en) 2022-02-15
CN105027366B (en) 2017-12-19
EP2941801A1 (en) 2015-11-11
CA2897511A1 (en) 2014-07-10

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