Multiple outlet receptacle with circuit breaker and continuity switch mechanisms

Claim 1

A multiple outlet receptacle, comprising: (a) a molded insulating body having a front face with plug blade receiving apertures formed therein; (b) means disposed in said body and aligned with said apertures in said front face and defining multiple electrical outlets for receiving multiple outlet plugs; (c) means for supplying electrical power being attached to said body; and (d) a circuit breaker mechanism and a continuity switch mechanism mounted side-by-side one another in said body and connected in series with one another and with said electrical power supplying means and each of said multiple electrical outlets for respectively protecting external electrical circuits when plugged into said multiple electrical outlets and switching on and off external electrical circuits plugged into said multiple electrical outlets; (e) said molded insulating body including a base having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall formed integrally with said bottom wall and defining an open top, said circuit breaker mechanism and said continuity switch mechanism being mounted in side-by-side position to said base and respectively having a reset actuating element and a switch actuating element being positioned side-by-side one another and projecting from said molded insulating body through said side wall of said base thereof for access at the exterior of said body; (f) said body also including a cover separate from said base, said cover having a mounting flange portion detachably attached to said continuous side wall of said base so as to close said open top thereof, said cover also having a housing portion formed integrally on and projecting outwardly from said mounting flange portion, said housing portion containing said multiple electrical outlet defining means and having said front face with plug blade receiving apertures formed therein.