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Self retained electrical device having positive locking mechanism

US8093497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 2009
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A self retained cover assembly for holding an electrical device in an electrical outlet. The cover includes a retaining body with a front face for covering the outlet and a rear face with two retainer prongs having moveable barbs for holding the cover to the outlet. The cover retains an electrical cord or an electronic device with electrically conductive prongs to the outlet. A tab is provided to move the barbs so the cover may be removed from the outlet.

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