Patent ID: 6485327
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An extension cord assembly, comprising:an electrical cord having at least two wires; said electrical cord having a first end and a second end; a male plug attached to said first end of said electrical cord; a receptacle head attached to said second end of said electrical cord; said receptacle head including at least one female receptacle; a base plate; said base plate being attachable to a stationary object; said receptacle head being removably attachable to said base plate; and a locking mechanism associated with said base plate; wherein said locking mechanism is engageable with said receptacle head to lock said receptacle head to said base plate; wherein said locking mechanism includes at least two tabs engageable with at least two corresponding notches formed by said receptacle head; and wherein said tabs are movable between a locked position wherein said receptacle head cannot be removed from said base plate and an unlocked position wherein said receptacle head can be slidably removed from said base plate.