Patent ID: 7988494

Claim:
An electrical extension cord connecting device comprising: a) a main body member having a proximal end, an opposite distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the opposite distal end, wherein the main body comprises 1) male electrical input connectors positioned at the proximal end, and 2) female electrical output connectors positioned at the distal end, wherein the male electrical input connectors positioned at the proximal end of the main body member are in electrical communication with the female electrical output connectors positioned at the distal end of the main body member; b) a first hook member, wherein the first hook member is positioned adjacent to the proximal end of the main body member, wherein the first hook member comprises 1) a first open end, wherein the first open end opens toward the distal end of the main body member, and 2) a first hinged flap, wherein the first hinged flap is operably configured to transition between a closed position and an open position, wherein the first open end of the first hook member is closed when the first hinged flap is in the closed position, wherein when the first hinged flap is in the closed position the first hook member defines a first opening that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the main body; and c) a second hook member, wherein the second hook member is positioned adjacent to the distal end of the main body member, wherein the second hook member comprises 1) a second open end, wherein the second open end opens toward the proximal end of the main body member, and 2) a second hinged flap, wherein the second hinged flap is operably configured to transition between a closed position and an open position, wherein the second open end of the second hook member is closed when the second hinged flap is in the closed position, wherein when the second hinged flap is in the closed position the second hook member defines a second opening that is substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the main body.