Patent · US Expired

Extension cord

US5352132A · kind A · utility

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11References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 1993
Grant dateOct 4, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 14, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/639
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an extension cord generally comprising a waterproof socket which is adapted to receive a conventional plug. The socket comprises a pair of outwardly protruding buttons which when depressed, allow the plug to be inserted or removed from the socket. When the button is released, the plug is locked within the socket.

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