Extending outlet access device

Abstract

An electrical extending outlet having a rigid body slidably extendable such that, in use, extends the outlet of a wall above a restrictive surface. The rigid body has a male connector on its lower end that is rotatable to allow the rigid body to be positioned in a number of positions relative to the wall outlet. On the upper end of the rigid body is at least one female outlet which a user can insert a male plug of an electrical device. The rigid body has a fastener to attach the rigid body to the wall.

Claims

1. An outlet access device, comprising: a rigid body having a male end and a female end; wherein said male end being capable of insertion into and electrically connected to a matching female wall outlet; wherein said female end being capable of receiving and electrically connecting to a matching male electrical plug; wherein said female end being electrically connected to said male end such that electrical power from said matching female wall outlet can be provided to said matching male electrical plug, and wherein said rigid body comprises an ejector button capable of ejecting said matching male electrical plug from said female end.

2. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said male end is rotatable.

3. The outlet access device of claim 2 wherein said female end is rotatable.

4. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said body further comprises a fastener.

5. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said rigid body further comprises an attachment point.

6. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said rigid body is slidably extendable.

7. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said rigid body further comprises a light source.

8. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said ejector button is positioned above said female end.

9. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said female end is a CAT5 receptacle.

10. The outlet access device of claim 1 wherein said rigid body is triangular in cross-section.

11. An outlet access device comprising: a rigid body having an upper end and a lower end; said upper end having a rotatable female access point and said lower end having a rotatable male connector wherein said rotatable female access point is electrically connected to said rotatable male connector; said rigid body having an ejector button capable to push out from said rotatable female access point any connected male plug that was inserted therein; and a fastener to mount said rigid body to a wall; and wherein said rigid body is slidably extendable such that in use, said upper end extends above a usable desk surface.

12. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said rigid body further comprises a light source.

13. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said device further comprises a flex cord electrically connected between said upper end and said lower end.

14. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said rigid body further comprises an attachment point on a side of said rigid body capable of affixing said rigid body to said wall.

15. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said rigid body is triangular in cross-section.

16. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said female end is a CAT5 receptacle.

17. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said upper end further comprises a USB port.

18. The outlet access device of claim 11 wherein said upper end comprises at least 4 rotatable female access points.

19. The outlet access device of claim 16 wherein said upper end further comprises a USB port.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The advantages, nature and various additional features of the invention will appear more fully upon consideration of the illustrative embodiment of the invention which is schematically set forth in the figures, in which:

(2) FIG. 1.—An embodiment of the disclosed device—front view.

(3) FIG. 2.—An embodiment of the disclosed device—rear view.

(4) FIG. 3.—Alternative example Access Point/Male End configurations.

(5) FIG. 4.—Alternative flexible body alternative—front view

(6) FIG. 5.—Glossary of call outs

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(7) The present invention will be explained in further detail by making reference to the accompanying drawings, which do not limit the scope of the invention in any way.

(8) FIG. 1 shows the device is made up of the following components: (1) a frame having a right side, left side, top and bottom, with the right and left sides being substantially parallel to each other and the top and bottom likewise being substantially parallel to each other.

(9) The device has a (3) male end that will be inserted into a wall outlet to transfer electricity, USB, USBc, micro-USB, data or other functions to the (2) access point. The (2) access point and (3) male end may be compatible with the intended receptacle.

(10) The (3) male end will be joined with the specific wall receptacle and will have the appropriate end to facilitate transfer of the intended power, signal or package. The (3) male end may have a (7) detachable pivoting swivel that allows independent movement of the (1) body and still allow the intended signal or power to be delivered to the (2) access point. The (1) body may carry the package load or current from the (3) male end to the (2) access point. The (1) body may be able to be formed into alternative shapes. The (1) body may be also be able to solidify into a structure that is capable of carrying its own weight. An (2) access point may be attached to the (1) body by a (7) detachable, pivoting, swiveling joint that allows access from all directions and still allow the intended package to be delivered. The (8) rotating male end may rotate inside of the (1) to allow horizontal movement along a surface. The (9) rotating access point may rotate inside of the (1) body to allow a traditional vertical alignment of the access point.

(11) The device has multiple provisions to attach to a wall, furniture or the receptacle being extended using this invention. A (5) hole may be molded or otherwise created into any of the components of this device, including the (1) body, (2) access point or (3) male end. An (6) attachment point may molded into the device to allow a fastener to restrain the device in a specific location or to another object. This (6) attachment point may allow the insertion of a strap, hook and loop system, wire and similar items for the purpose of restraining the device in place.

(12) The device may have an (10) ejector button, plunger or lever that is located in its embodiment that, when pressed, may eject the component that is engaged into the (2) access point.

(13) FIG. 2 shows a number of different embodiments of the present invention. For example, the (2) access point may be of a different shape such as triangular or rounded to allow additional receptacles to be accessed. Additionally, FIG. 2 shows that the present invention is not limited to only electrical power outlets but also shows an embodiment using CAT5/USB electrical adaptors.

(14) Different features, variations and multiple different embodiments have been shown and described with various details. What has been described in this application at times in terms of specific embodiments is done for illustrative purposes only and without the intent to limit or suggest that what has been conceived is only one particular embodiment or specific embodiments. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to any single specific embodiments or enumerated variations. Many modifications, variations and other embodiments will come to mind of those skilled in the art, and which are intended to be and are in fact covered by both this disclosure. It is indeed intended that the scope of this disclosure should be determined by a proper legal interpretation and construction of the disclosure, including equivalents, as understood by those of skill in the art relying upon the complete disclosure present at the time of filing.