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Electrical cord with tamper resistant mechanism

US8888514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 2014
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R25/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A protective shutter assembly is disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly. Each shutter member is at least partially aligned with a separate cover opening in the cover assembly and is movable between a closed position and an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade by an electric motor.

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