Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Electrical extension cord with a unitary and convertible two or three prong plug end
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Application No.: US14876220Application Date: 2015-10-06
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Publication No.: US09660382B2Publication Date: 2017-05-23
- Inventor: Cleodis Beaty , Germaine Beaty
- Applicant: Cleodis Beaty , Germaine Beaty
- Agency: Woods Oviat Gilman LLP
- Agent Katherine H. McGuire, Esq.
- Main IPC: H01R4/66
- IPC: H01R4/66 ; H01R13/642

Abstract:
What is presented is an extension cord with a convertible electrical plug end that can be connected to grounded and ungrounded power supply outlets. The extension cord comprises an extension cord and a plug end and is configured to transmit electrical power. The plug end is connected to the extension cord. The plug end itself comprises a plug body, plurality of prongs, flap, and ground contact. The protruding prongs are connected to the plug body and configured to couple to the outlet. The flap is movably attached to the plug body such that the flap can rotate relative to the plug body. When the flap is in the closed position, the plug end can connect to a grounded outlet. The ground contact is configured to releasably and electrically connect the extension cord to a ground potential on the outlet.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170098910A1 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD WITH A UNITARY AND CONVERTIBLE TWO OR THREE PRONG PLUG END Public/Granted day:2017-04-06
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