Patent ID: 7467971
Filing Date: 2008-12-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A retractable extension socket, comprising; a socket body; a plug-fixing structure disposed on the socket body; a plug-receiving structure disposed on the socket body; a conducting wire, one end of which is connected to the socket body; and a plug having electrical prongs connected to the other end of the conducting wire, wherein said plug is selectively reconfigurable to: (1) be able to be captured within said plug-fixing structure in a manner where said plug electrical prongs are fixedly positioned unobstructed and extend external to said socket body for connection to an external socket on a wall as a wall-hanging socket, and; (2) be insertable within said plug-receiving structure formed on said socket body for fixedly positioning said plug to said socket body in a manner where said plug electrical prongs are enclosed within said plug-receiving structure.