Abstract: A multiple electrical outlet strip is made in a simple inexpensive manner, yet the device produced has enhanced mechanical and electrical properties. A housing is extruded from plastic, and includes elongated electrically conductive material-receiving interior channels. A plurality of sets of spaced through-extending openings are formed in the housing top surface adjacent the electrically conductive material-receiving interior channels, the openings for receipt of male electrical plug prongs. Elongated spring brass contact strips are inserted the electrically conductive material-receiving interior into channels, and the strips are electrically interconnected to a cord which extends exteriorly of the housing. A bottom cover which comprises a plastic extrusion is slid into covering relationship with the housing bottom, and end plates are mounted with the housing to cover its open ends.

Abstract: A multiple electrical outlet strip also includes jacks for connection of accessory electrical devices to ground. A banana-type jack, or other suitable socket, is accessible from outside the casing of the multiple electrical outlet strip, and is electrically connected to a ground lead within the casing. A number of electrical receptacles are mounted by the casing, also accessible from outside the casing, and have live, neutral and ground terminals, all connected to a three wire conductor for carrying electrical current to the casing. Circuitry also may be mounted within the casing, connected to the ground lead, for sensing continuity to ground. A circuit breaker may be provided for selectively allowing or interrupting the supply of current from the three wire conductor to the receptacles within the casing.