Multi-socket power adapter
OwnerAli A. A. J. Shammohinventor
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Abstract
The multi-socket power adapter includes a main housing unit and an extension unit mounted inside the main housing unit. The main housing unit includes a recess for the extension unit. A ribbon cable wound on a spool is housed inside the extension unit. The ribbon cable protrudes through the extension unit into the main housing unit to establish an electrical connection, which allows the extension unit to be used as a conventional extension cord. The extension unit includes a plurality of power plug sockets and a power switch for each plug socket so that power to each socket can be controlled. The main housing unit also includes a power switch and a power consumption monitor.
Claims15
A multi-socket power adapter, comprising:
- a main housing unit adapted for connection to a main power source;
- a control means for managing power from the main power source, the control means being disposed on the main housing unit;
- a monitoring means for determining power consumption, the monitoring means being disposed on the main housing unit;
- an extension unit detachably mounted inside the main housing unit, the extension unit having a plurality of plug sockets, control means for managing power for each of the plug sockets, and an extendable ribbon cable connected to the main housing unit, the ribbon cable permitting the extension unit to be placed at a location remote from the main housing unit, thereby extending power availability range for electrical devices;
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- a button latch mounted to the main housing unit, the button latch selectively locking the extension unit in the main housing unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.