Abstract: An electrical power connection device is disclosed having a base socket, a power receiving means adapted to connect to a power source, and a plurality of socket modules. At least one socket module includes at least one electrical socket electrically interconnected with the power source. Each socket module is mechanically and adjustably engaged with at least one other socket module, whereby the device is expandable and compressible such that both small power plugs and larger AC adapters may be plugged into the electrical socket of each socket module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 15, 2009
Date of Patent:
January 25, 2011
Inventors:
Tavis D. Schriefer, Edward A. Stanfield
Abstract: A striker is disclosed for striking a percussion instrument, such as a drum or symbol. At least one elongated semi-rigid rod has a proximal end and a distal end. An elongated tubular core section is included that has a proximal end and a distal end. Each rod is slidably receivable in the distal end of the core section. In one embodiment, at least one handle sleeve is fixed around the proximal end of the core section. In another embodiment, an elongated tubular handle section having a proximal end and a distal end is included. The proximal end of the core section is fixedly receivable in the distal end of the handle section. In such an embodiment, each handle sleeve is fixed around the proximal end of the handle section instead of the core section.