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Extension cord with multiple receptacles
Assignee: (LEONARD-MUNSON ENTERPRISES DBA) PEAK SEAONS
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Filing: 1992-08-13
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2012-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An extension cord with multiple receptacles having an electric wire with a first end, a second end, and a male plug coupled to the first end and a method for forming same. A fuse is coupled to the wire. Multiple receptacle blocks are coupled to the wire at spaced intervals along the wire. One of the receptacle blocks is coupled to the second end of the wire. Each of the receptacle blocks has several pairs of slots for receiving male plugs of items to be powered by the extension cord.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Leonard
- 👤 Edward J. Munson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/68; H01R27/00; H01R27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An extension cord with multiple receptacles comprising: an electric wire with a first end, a second end and a male plug coupled to said first end thereof; a fuse coupled to said wire; and multiple receptacle blocks coupled to said wire at spaced intervals along said wire, one of said receptacle blocks being coupled to said second end of said wire, each of said receptacle blocks having several pairs of slots for receiving male plugs of items to be powered by the extension cord.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An extension cord with multiple receptacles comprising: an electric wire with a first end, a second end and a male plug coupled to said first end thereof; a fuse coupled to said wire; and multiple receptacle blocks coupled to said wire at spaced intervals along said wire, one of said receptacle blocks being coupled to said second end of said wire, each of said receptacle blocks having several pairs of slots for receiving male plugs of items to be powered by the extension cord.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The extension cord according to claim 1, wherein said fuse is located between said male plug and said multiple receptacle blocks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The extension cord according to claim 2, wherein said electric wire is a two conductor wire and said fuse is coupled to one of said conductors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The extension cord according to claim 3, wherein said spaced intervals along said wire are equally spaced intervals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The extension cord according to claim 4, wherein the extension cord comprises three receptacle blocks, each having three pairs of slots for receiving male plugs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The extension cord according to claim 5, wherein said multiple receptacles are spaced to provide one receptacle at the top, middle and bottom of a Christmas tree.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The extension cord according to claim 6, wherein said electric wire passes through said multiple receptacle blocks, with said multiple receptacle blocks being molded onto said wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The extension cord according to claim 7, wherein said wire is an 18-gauge, two-conductor wire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The extension cord according to claim 8, wherein said fuse has a maximum rating of 6 amps so that the extension cord can provide a total of 720 watts of power at 120 volts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The extension cord according to claim 9, wherein said receptacle coupled to said second end of said wire includes a molded plastic loop for hanging the extension cord from the top of a Christmas tree.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The extension cord according to claim 10, wherein the extension cord further includes a switch coupled to said wire for switching the power to said multiple receptacle blocks on and off.
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