Patent ID: 6669495
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical adaptor apparatus for use with an electrical device comprising:a) a case defining a socket and a button opening, the socket having a plurality of first electrical contacts, the socket defining a first notch and a first groove extending along a first side of the socket from the first notch; b) a plurality of adaptor plugs, i. each adaptor plug having a plurality of recessed second electrical contacts configured to communicate with a corresponding one of the first electrical contacts; ii. each adaptor plug having a first protrusion; iii. each adaptor plug configured to mate with the socket by inserting the first protrusion into the first notch and turning the adaptor plug to slidably engage the first protrusion with the first groove; and iv. each adaptor plug further configured to mate with a style of electrical wall socket; c) a locking mechanism operative to lock the adaptor plug into the socket; and d) a detent button located in the button opening operative to release the locking mechanism, thereby to release the adaptor plug from the socket.