Retractable recessed electrical outlet and data port assembly

Abstract

The present invention relates to a retractable electrical receptacle assembly which is installed into a standard electrical box and is substantially flush to a mounting surface into which the electrical box is mounted. The invention may be mounted into a wall, floor, countertop or work surface. The invention can be installed as part of new electrical service or can replace an existing outlet by wiring into an existing electrical box. The invention includes at least one operative socket in the closed position and at least one additional operative socket in the open position.

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[0001] inventor [0002] Eric Foty [0003] Ramesh Babu Nimmagada [0004] Cross-References to Related Applications [0005] This patent application is based on and claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 61940383 filed on 2014 / 02 / 15. [0006] Background of the invention technical field [0007] The present invention relates to an electrical socket assembly, and more particularly to a retractable electrical socket assembly for installation into a standard electrical socket box, said retractable electrical socket assembly comprising an electrical socket operable in a closed position and an operable electrical socket in an open position And need to be opened to expose the additional electrical socket. Background technique [0008] In today's environment, more and more electronic devices and household appliances require power sockets and data ports to provide power and charge devices when they are in use. Standard electrical outlets are most commonly ...

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Problems solved by technology

Because the power strip hangs on the wire, and the converter protrudes out of the socket, these sockets and converters are more complicated

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