Universal magnetic power supply adaptor

• US 7,874,844 B1
• Filed: 02/02/2010
• Issued: 01/25/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2010
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Darrell Lynn Jr. Fitts
• Original Assignee: Darrell Lynn Jr. Fitts
• Inventors: Fitts, Darrell Lynn Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Paumen; Gary F.
• Application Number:
  US12/698,203
• Time in Patent Office: 357 Days
• Field of Search: 439/39, 439/218, 439/638, 439/675, 439/217
• US Class Current: 439/39
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6205 Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 31/06 Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/94

Abstract

A universal power plug adapter for supplying power to an electrical device. The adaptor is comprised of two intermediate electrical connectors attached together by magnetic force. One connector attaches to an electrical power supply, and another contains a plug compatible with the receptacle on one or more electrically powered devices. An optional specially designed extension cord can be inserted between the two connectors. The extension cord has ends that are identical to the two mating ends of the two connectors so that the extension cord can insert therebetween.

Claims

1. An electrical power adapter comprising:

an input connector and an output connector, each connecter provided with two ends,

one end of said input connector connectable to an electrical power source, an opposite end of said input connecter connectable in mating fashion to an end of said output connector, an opposite end of said output connector connectable to an electrically powered device,

said input connector and said output connector connected in mating fashion using magnetic force, and

electrically conductive contacts and circuits provided on each connector so that electricity flows through the connectors from the electrical power source to the electrically powered device, wherein the end of the input connector intended to be connected to the electrical power source is a receptacle for a traditional “

ring and tip”

power supply connection.

2. An electrical power adapter comprising:

an input connector and an output connector, each connecter provided with two ends,

one end of said input connector connectable to an electrical power source, an opposite end of said input connecter connectable in mating fashion to an end of said output connector, an opposite end of said output connector connectable to an electrically powered device,

said input connector and said output connector connected in mating fashion using magnetic force, and

electrically conductive contacts and circuits provided on each connector so that electricity flows through the connectors from the electrical power source to the electrically powered device, wherein the end of the output connector that is connectable to an electrically powered device is a male plug for a traditional “

ring and tip”

power receptacle.

3. An electrical power adapter comprising:

an input connector and an output connector, each connecter provided with two ends,

one end of said input connector connectable to an electrical power source, an opposite end of said input connecter connectable in mating fashion to an end of said output connector, an opposite end of said output connector connectable to an electrically powered device,

said input connector and said output connector connected in mating fashion using magnetic force,

electrically conductive contacts and circuits provided on each connector so that electricity flows through the connectors from the electrical power source to the electrically powered device, and

an extension cord insertable between the input connector and an output connector for transmitting electrical power between the two connectors.

4. An electrical power adapter comprising:

an input connector with one side connectable to an electrical power source and a output connector with once side connectable to an electrically powered device wherein the two connectors are mated at compatible opposite ends using magnetic force so that electricity flows between the connectors at designated points of contact in such a manner as to power the electrically powered device through the electrical power source, wherein the end of the connector intended to be connected to an electrical power source is a receptacle for a traditional “

ring and tip”

power supply connection.

5. An electrical power adapter comprising:

an input connector with one side connectable to an electrical power source and a output connector with once side connectable to an electrically powered device wherein the two connectors are mated at compatible opposite ends using magnetic force so that electricity flows between the connectors at designated points of contact in such a manner as to power the electrically powered device through the electrical power source, wherein the end of the connector that is connectable to an electrically powered device is a male plug for a traditional “

ring and tip”

power receptacle.

6. An electrical power adapter comprising:

an input connector with one side connectable to an electrical power source and a output connector with once side connectable to an electrically powered device wherein the two connectors are mated at compatible opposite ends using magnetic force so that electricity flows between the connectors at designated points of contact in such a manner as to power the electrically powered device through the electrical power source, and

an extension cord insertable between the input connector and an output connector for transmitting electrical power between the two connectors.