Electrical outlet cover with safety lock
US10014616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An outlet cover for an electrical outlet. The outlet cover includes a plate having at least one opening sized and positioned to receive an electrical outlet, a lid hingedly attached to the plate so that the lid can be moved between an open position that allows access to the electrical outlet and a closed position wherein the lid is in a locked position covering the electrical outlet, and a locking assembly having a locking pin. The lid includes a latch which cooperates with the locking pin in order to lock the lid in a closed position or release the lid for opening it for access to the electrical outlet.
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