Cover plate for indoor receptacles

Details Cover plate for indoor receptacles Cover plate for indoor receptacles

1989-07-17

1990-08-28

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

439136, H05K 503

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049527568

ABSTRACT:
A spring loaded cover for indoor receptacles such as an electrical outlet is provided to prevent damage to the receptacle and electric shock to children resulting from insertion of objects into an electrical receptacle. The cover has a base plate having longitudinal flanges extending from its top surface. A cover plate has longitudinal slots which coact with the flanges of the base plate to allow the cover plate to slide relative to the base plate. Springs force the cover plate to a closed and locked position upon release, or upon removal of a plug from the receptacle. Stops on the cover and base plates limit the travel of the cover plate, and resilient locking device engages the cover plate when in the covered position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4607136 (1986-08-01), Thomas
patent: 4793818 (1988-12-01), Poirier
patent: 4810833 (1989-03-01), Meyers

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