Patent ID: 8070524
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electric plug device for extending and replacing a malfunctioning female power outlet, comprising: a mains plug comprising a male power inlet for providing an electrical input pathway, and a plurality of first female power outlets for providing a plurality of electrical output pathways, wherein the malfunctioning female power outlet is one of the first female power outlets, wherein each of said first female power outlets is replaceable with a first wire inlet configured to receive an extension cable and provide access to first internal contacts of said malfunctioning female power outlet, said first internal contacts disposed proximal to said first wire inlet, and wherein said male power inlet is electrically connected to said first female power outlets and said first internal contacts disposed proximal to said first wire inlet; said extension cable comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said extension cable configured to electrically connect to said first internal contacts disposed proximal to said first wire inlet, wherein said extension cable electrically connects said first internal contacts to a power extender; and said power extender comprising a plurality of second female power outlets for providing a plurality of electrical output pathways and a second wire inlet configured to receive said second end of said extension cable and provide access to second internal contacts disposed proximal to said second wire inlet, wherein the first internal contacts are connected to said second female power outlets by said extension cable and via said second internal contacts.