Electrical outlet relocation device

Abstract

The invention is directed to an extension cord for use with heavy furniture. The extension cord provides an insertion module with prongs which may be inserted into an existing wall outlet, and a rigid, telescoping conduit extending laterally from the wall outlet to provide an extension outlet at a more convenient location. The insertion module also serves as a rotating base, such that the conduit may be rotated a full 180 around the insertion module. The extension cord may also be rotated, and may be secured to the wall with hook and loop fasteners.

Claims

1. An electrical outlet relocation device, which provides a rotating circular insertion module, which is intended for insertion into the existing wall outlet; a telescoping conduit comprised of two sections

2. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 1, wherein a rectangular extension outlet, providing two grounded outlets, is provided.

3. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 1, wherein the conduit is preferably four feet in length, with a smaller gauge sleeve telescoping in to shorten the overall length as desired.

4. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 1, wherein the insertion module provides prongs for insertion into the wall outlet to draw electric power, and a circular aperture at the center of the insertion module 10, enabling the user to semi-permanently mount the insertion module on the wall outlet using a screw, which is provided.

5. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 1, wherein the insertion module may be secured to the wall using hook and loop fasteners, adhesive strips, or some other type of fastener.

6. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 1, wherein the insertion module and the extension outlet rotate through a 360 arc in relation to the conduit.

7. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 1, wherein the extension outlet may be secured to the wall using hook and loop fasteners.

8. The electrical outlet relocation device of claim 2, wherein a double extension outlet, providing four grounded outlets, is provided.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate two embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serves to explain the principles of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment with the extension outlet in the horizontal position, displaying the insertion module 10, the conduit 11, and the extension outlet 12.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment with the extension outlet in the vertical position, displaying the insertion module 10, the conduit 11, and the extension outlet 12.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, with the conduit rotated 90 and retracted, displaying the insertion module 10, the conduit 11, and the extension outlet 12.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, with the conduit rotated 90 and extended, displaying the insertion module 10, the conduit 11, the sleeve 11A, and the extension outlet 12.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the double extension outlet of the second exemplary embodiment, displaying the double extension outlet 13.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a front view of the conduit of the first exemplary embodiment with the sleeve removed, displaying the conduit 11, the sleeve 11A, and the cord 11B.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the insertion module of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the insertion module 10, the prongs 10A, the aperture 10B, and the rotation dial 10C.

[0023] FIG. 8 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, with the conduit rotated 180 and extended, and the extension outlet in the horizontal position, displaying the insertion module 10, the conduit 11, the sleeve 11A, and the extension outlet 12.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment with the conduit rotated 180 and extended, and the extension outlet in the vertical position. displaying the insertion module 10. the conduit 11. the sleeve 11A, and the extension outlet 12.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to an extension cord for use with heavy furniture.

[0026] The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of a rotating circular insertion module 10, which is intended for insertion into the existing wall outlet; a telescoping conduit 11 comprised of two sections; and a rectangular extension outlet 12, providing two grounded outlets. Preferably, the conduit 11 is four feet in length, with a smaller gauge sleeve 11A telescoping in to shorten the overall length as desired. Alternate embodiments, wherein the conduit 11 is comprised of more than two sections and extends to a length greater than four feet, are contemplated.

[0027] The insertion module 10 provides prongs 10A for insertion into the wall outlet to draw electric power, and a circular aperture 10B at the center of the insertion module 10, enabling the user to semi-permanently mount the insertion module 10 on the wall outlet using a screw, which is provided. Alternately, the insertion module 10 may be secured to the wall using hook and loop fasteners, adhesive strips, or some other type of fastener. A rotation dial 10C is provided on the rear surface of the insertion module 10, enabling the user to easily rotate the conduit 11 to the same angle when relocating the device.

[0028] Like the insertion module 10, the extension outlet 12 rotates through a 360 arc in relation to the conduit 11, providing a significant improvement over the prior art. Preferably, the extension outlet 12 may be secured to the wall using hook and loop fasteners.

[0029] The second exemplary embodiment is similar in structure and function to the first exemplary embodiment, with the following modification. The extension outlet 12 is replaced by a double extension outlet 13, which provides four outlets.

[0030] To use the first or the second exemplary embodiment, the user inserts the prongs 10A into the wall outlet, and secures the insertion module 10 to the wall, using a screw, hook and loop fasteners, or other fasteners which are provided. The user may then rotate the conduit 11 and extend the sleeve 11A as desired, to position the extension outlet 12 in a convenient location. The user may then secure the extension outlet 12 to the wall, using hook and loop fasteners which are provided, and plug power cords from appliances, personal electronic devices, and other items into the outlets which are provided on the extension outlet 12.

[0031] The insertion module 10, the conduit 11, and the extension outlet 12 are preferably manufactured from rigid, durable materials, such as aluminum alloy, plastic, steel, and acrylic polymer. The cord 11B is preferably manufactured from copper alloy wire sheathed in plastic.

[0032] Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

[0033] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.