Safety electrical outlet device
US9379474B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A safety electrical outlet device provides obstruction preventing insertion of objects into an electric outlet. The device includes a housing for coupling to a structure. Electrical contacts on the housing are provided for electrical coupling to electrical supply wiring of the structure. Slots extend through a front face of the housing. The electrical contacts provide electrical current to an electrical plug inserted into the slots. Each of a pair of panels is coupled to the housing and slides between an extended position wherein the panel obstructs an associated one of the slots and a retracted position wherein the associated slot is unobstructed by the panel. Each panel is biased into the extended position. Each of a pair of tabs is coupled to an associated one of the panels and extends from the housing such that manipulation of the tabs moves the panels into the retracted position.
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