ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD

• US 20100090851A1
• Filed: 09/30/2009
• Published: 04/15/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Bruce Hauser
• Original Assignee: Bruce Hauser
• Inventors: Hauser, Bruce
• Application Number:
  US12/571,251
• Publication Number:
  US 20100090851A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/657
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/70 with built-in switch
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/717 with built-in light source
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 25/003 the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables

Abstract

An electrical extension cord to conduct and provide electrical power to multiple locations on a job site includes a power supply portion having an electrical connector configured to be received in an electrical outlet that provides a source of electricity. The extension cord includes a power distribution portion having at least a first electrical cord and at least a second electrical cord with each cord having an electrical connector configured to receive a mating connector of an electrically powered device and the extension cord further includes a junction that electrically couples the power supply portion and the power distribution portion with the coupling being enclosed by a housing. The first cord and the second electrical cord define a length of at least six feet measured from the housing.

Claims

1. An electrical extension cord to provide electrical power to multiple locations on a job site comprising:

a power supply portion having an electrical connector configured to be received in an electrical outlet that provides a source of electricity;

a power distribution portion for delivering power to one or more electrically powered devices comprising;

a first electrical cord having an electrical connector configured to receive a mating connector to a first of the one or more electrically powered device, the electrical cord having a first end and a second end, the second end terminating in the electrical connector;

a second electrical cord having an electrical connector configured to receive a mating connector to a second of the one or more electrically powered device;

a junction that electrically couples the power supply portion to the power distribution portion, the junction having a housing that encloses the coupling between the power supply portion and the distribution portion, and wherein the housing receives the second end of the power supply portion, the first end of the first electrical cord, and the first end of the second electrical cord;

wherein each of the first electrical cord and the second electrical cord define a length of at least six feet measured from the housing.

2. The electrical extension cord of claim 1, further comprising a power indicator in electrical communication with the power supply portion and configured to be in a first state when subject to electrical power, and in a second state when not subject to electrical power.

3. The electrical extension cord of claim 2, wherein the power indicator is located within the housing and provides an external visual change in appearance when changing states.

4. The electrical extension cord of claim 1, wherein the first electrical cord and the second electrical cord have a length ranging from six feet to twelve feet.

5. The electrical extension cord of claim 1, wherein the proximal electrical member comprises an electrical connector directly coupled to the housing without the use of a power cord between the electrical connector and the housing.

6. An electrical extension cord to provide electrical power to multiple locations on a job site comprising:

a power supply portion having a power supply cord and an electrical connector configured to be received in an electrical outlet that provides a source of electricity;

a power distribution portion for delivering power to one or more electrically powered devices comprising;

a first electrical cord having an electrical connector configured to receive a mating connector to a first of the one or more electrically powered device, the electrical cord having a first end and a second end, the second end terminating in the electrical connector;

a second electrical cord having an electrical connector configured to receive a mating connector to a second of the one or more electrically powered device;

a junction that electrically couples the power supply portion to the power distribution portion, the junction having a housing that encloses the coupling between the power supply portion and the distribution portion, and wherein the housing receives the second end of the power supply portion, the first end of the first electrical cord, and the first end of the second electrical cord;

wherein the first electrical cord and the second electrical cord are greater in length than the power supply cord, and each of the first electrical cord and the second electrical cord define a length of at least six feet measured from the housing.

7. The electrical extension cord of claim 6, further comprising a power indicator in electrical communication with the power supply portion and configured to be in a first state when subject to electrical power, and in a second state when not subject to electrical power.

8. The electrical extension cord of claim 7, wherein the power indicator is located within the housing and provides an external visual change in appearance when changing states.

9. The electrical extension cord of claim 6, wherein the first electrical cord and the second electrical cord have a length ranging from six feet to twelve feet.

10. The electrical extension cord of claim 6, wherein the power supply portion comprises an electrical connector directly coupled to the housing without the use of a power cord between the electrical connector and the housing.