Modular outlet assembly
US5562488A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6666
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular assembly for electrically coupling to a duplex wall socket having a pair of outlets. A first modular unit has a first set of electrical prongs for inserting into one of the outlets. The first set of electrical prongs power a large number of receptacles provided on the first modular unit. An aperture is formed within the first modular unit to expose the other outlet. A second modular unit having a second set of electrical prongs is plugged through the aperture into the second outlet. The second modular unit includes a reel mounted extension cord with additional receptacles on the end of the extension cord. When used together, the modular units matingly engage to provide a stabilized assembly with a large number of local and remote receptacles.
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