System for extending electrical outlets
US9673584B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical cord system includes a male plug assembly configured to engage with a wall outlet, an electrical cord conductively coupled to the first male plug connector and the female plug connector, and a female outlet assembly conductively coupled to the electrical cord. The male plug assembly includes a low-profile base sized to cover entirely a first female plug adapter and a second female plug adapter; a first male plug connector attached to and extending from the base and configured to engage with the first female plug adapter of the wall outlet; and a second male plug connector attached to and extending from the base and configured to engage with the second female plug adapter of the wall outlet. The female outlet assembly includes a housing; a female plug secured to the housing and conductively coupled to the cord; a light carried by the housing; and a switch secured to the housing and configured to activate the light.
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