Retractable extension cord
US5593316A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G11/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for electrically connects a plurality of electrical devices with a source of electrical energy. The device includes a base, a primary power cord, a primary reel, the capability of receiving a plurality of separate conductors, and at least two secondary reels. The primary power cord is adapted for connection with the source of electrical energy. The primary reel is attached to the base and has the primary power cord at least partially wound thereon. The primary reel is biased in a first direction and rotatable in the opposite direction which permits extension and retraction of the primary power cord. Each of the plurality of separate conductors is adapted for electrical connection with the primary power cord and adapted for providing a remote source of electrical energy to the electrical device. Each of the secondary reels include one of the conductors at least partially wound thereon for effecting extension and retraction thereof.
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