Patent · US Expired

Stove knob safety cap

US5363720A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
7References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1992
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20876
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dome-shaped cap which fits over standard stove knobs to prevent small children and toddlers from turning or engaging the knobs. Two latches, one of each side of the cap, are simultaneously depressed to release or install the cap. The latches are attached to the underside of a skirt which extends around the bottom of the dome-shaped cap. Each latch is an L-shaped member which rotates around a pin extending from the skirt.

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