Patent ID: 7651365
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02G

Abstract:
1. An outlet adaptor with electro-luminescent (EL) elements, comprising: an outlet adaptor unit having at least one set of the prong means including fixed, non-swiveling prong members arranged to be connected to a power source; at least one EL element arranged to be connected to the prong means by conductive means, resilient conductive means, or soldering; at least one set of receptacle means including receptacle members arranged to be connected to the prong means and to receive prongs of at least one other electric device to supply power from the power source to the other electric device, wherein said outlet adaptor has at least one of the following characteristics: wherein the outlet adaptor further includes at least one of a surge protector, switch protector, power failure protector, constant power supply protector, high voltage protector, or overload protector, and wherein an opening, window, or cut-out for the EL element and an opening for the receptacle means are in a same surface or in adjacent surfaces.