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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2004
Rita L. Faunce, Algonquin, IL (US);
Joseph A. Laurx, Elmhurst, IL (US);
Robert F. Wentink, Chicago, IL (US);
Rita L. Faunce, Algonquin, IL (US);
Joseph A. Laurx, Elmhurst, IL (US);
Robert F. Wentink, Chicago, IL (US);
International Components Corporation, Westchester, IL (US);
Abstract
A housing for a Cigarette Lighter Adapter (CLA) or accessory adapter plug facilitates insertion of the plug into a CLA or accessory adapter receptacle. In one embodiment of the invention, the housing is formed in a generally cylindrical shape with an expanded diameter portion defining a gripping portion which facilitates the gripping of the device. The housing may be used to house circuitry for a battery charger and include an indicator light to indicate the state of charge of the battery being charged.