Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Reichard, Dean A. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
C174S067000, C194S247000, C194S285000, C220S241000, C220S242000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06977341
ABSTRACT:
A device for utility outlet control is provided that includes means for selectively blocking access to a utility outlet by way of disengaging or engaging the outlet blocking means. The outlet is blocked from access when the outlet is not being used. A user may gain access to the outlet upon appropriate payment or by an authorized access key. Typical utility outlets controllable by the present invention include, but are not limited to electric utility outlets, telephone utility outlets, and Internet access utility outlets.
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Nino Adolfo
Reichard Dean A.
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