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Protective electrical outlet cover having integrated positive locking mechanism

US7652210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 2008
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/443
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A safety device for electrical outlets includes a body having prongs rigidly attached to the body which can be inserted into the openings of a standard electrical outlet, wherein one or more of the prongs define a spring-biased portion defining a barb for engaging the rear surface of the outlet once the device is fully inserted therein.

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