Abstract: A modularly constructed hand held, utility light is described and taught having a sealed electrical module and a separately attached hand-hold module. The hand-hold module includes two half shells that when assembled and attached to the electric module completes the utility light.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a unique unitary “fan type” electrical extension cord outlet structure having multiple electrical outlet stations wherein each outlet station includes a separate terminal connector assembly. Each connector assembly typically includes two spade type electrode connectors and one pin type electrode connector for receiving therein a male type electrical plug. Optionally, illuminating lamps may be embodied within each terminal connector and/or the main body of the “fan type” electrical outlet that illuminate when the extension cord is powered.

Abstract: An AC line power coupling system secures a conventional plug (700) of an appliance cord or extension cord (702). A adapter (400) is fitted onto the prongs (704) of the cord, and semi-permanently attached with a connector (300) including two half housings (301 and 302) that fasten over the plug and a clamp (200) that holds the cord. The adapter prongs mate, which have a conventional layout, with a special socket (600). The adapter is locked onto the socket by a sleeve (500). The sleeve moves relative to the socket, rotating and axially sliding. When the sleeve is slid onto the protruding cylindrical end of the adapter and rotated, lugs on the inside of the sleeve engage in grooves, locking the adapter to the socket; the sleeve motion is reversed to unlock. The adapter can be plugged into conventional sockets while the connector remains fastened over the plug, but when plugged into the special socket and locked, the cord is prevented from pulling out under tension.