Patent ID: 8757476

Claim:
A receptacle repair insert apparatus, comprising: an insert body having an outer surface comprising a first shape and effective to attach to a receptacle body having an inner surface comprising a second shape, said inner surface defining at least one orifice, said insert body effective to fit into said at least one orifice; at least one flange provided on an outer surface of the insert body at an end of the insert body, to abut a terminus of the receptacle body when the insert body is inserted into the receptacle body; at least one extension movably connected to said end of said insert body and effective to create a door, said door blocking at least a portion of said at least one orifice; and at least one spring-loaded protrusion disposed at said end of said insert body, wherein said at least one spring-loaded protrusion is effective to communicate with at least one contour of said inner surface such that said insert body is attached to said receptacle body.