Modular electrical receptacle

Details Modular electrical receptacle Modular electrical receptacle

2008-08-27

2009-12-08

Zarroli, Michael C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Outlet box

C439S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07628643

ABSTRACT:
A modular electrical receptacle configured so that more than one of the modular electrical receptacles can be connected to form a larger receptacle connected to a single source of power. The modular electrical receptacle includes a housing having a front surface with a first and a second electrical outlet. The housing further includes a first tab extending from a first end and a second end extending from a second end for securing the modular receptacle to an in-wall electrical box. The housing further includes a power link, such as a conductive extension, for connecting directly to another module and providing the other module with access to the single source of power. The power link can be three links for connecting a positive line, a neutral line and a ground line to another module. The housing also includes a coupler for connecting the housing to a power link of another module. Again, three couplers can be provided for the positive, neutral and ground lines. The power link(s) and coupler(s) can be on opposing sides of the module. A plurality of modules can be utilized to build a receptacle having four outlets, six outlets and more.

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