Wiring outlet with retractable extension cord mechanism
US6648677B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wiring outlet assembly having a fixed wiring outlet and a moveable wiring outlet socket member adapted to seat within a cavity of the assembly and removably positionable from the cavity; the removable outlet socket member being electrically connected to an extension cord in electrical connection with the fixed wiring outlet and having a retraction system for retractably extending the wiring outlet socket member a desired distance so that a user may readily connect a connector plug of a device, such as a power plug or phone jack plug, without searching for an extension cord.
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