摘要 |
There is provided an electric cord and switch mechanism with receptacles for the insertion of electric plugs and a plug end for insertion into a wall outlet. The cord, receptacle and switch being adapted for attachment to the trunk of a Christmas tree or other member, where a tip switch, such as a mercury switch, is employed in the device to sense departure of the member to which the device is fixed from the normal position with respect to the ground, and interrupting power to the receptacle, thereby interrupting power to any electric device attached to the cord by means of the receptacle.
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