Patent · US Expired

Multiple socket extension cord

US4083621A · kind A · utility

44Cited by
2References
9Claims
0Family size

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 1977
Grant dateApr 11, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 12, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G11/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An extension cord apparatus is disclosed herein having a length of electrical cord with a plug attached at one end and plurality of electrical sockets attached at the oposite end. The length of cord is trained about the body or core of a reel rotatably mounted on a supporting frame. The sockets or receptacles are carried in a box mounted on the end of a spindle forming a part of the reel and a cover is pivotally attached to the box constituting a handle when extended outwardly from the box for the purpose of winding the length of cord onto the reel from its extended position. A guide and strain relief for the cord is carried on the frame as well as a handle for transporting the apparatus from place to place.

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