Plug lockout
US5591038A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical plug lockout device having an integrally formed pin for engaging with a prong of an electrical plug to prevent unauthorized insertion of the plug into an electrical outlet. The plug lockout further includes shielding means for shielding all of the prongs of a plug against inadvertant or unauthorized use.
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