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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2001
Christopher R. Jones, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Howard L. Danzyger, Aurora, IL (US);
James T. Weisburn, Massillon, OH (US);
James W. Beile, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Karenann Brow, Elgin, IL (US);
James F. Caruso, Evanston, IL (US);
Fellowes Manufacturing Company, Itasca, IL (US);
Abstract
A power strip is described which includes a first unit containing a connecting member and an electrical outlet, wherein the first unit is electrically connected to a plug; and (b) a second unit electrically connected to the first unit, the second unit containing an electrical outlet and a complementary connecting member that is complementary to the connecting member of the first unit, wherein the second unit is removably attached to the first unit by cooperation of the connecting member of the first unit and the connecting member of the second unit.