Electrical outlet shock protector

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1995-07-28

1997-12-30

Kincaid, Kristine L.

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

220 38, H02G 314

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057033293

ABSTRACT:
An electrical outlet shock protector including, a wall plate attachable to an electrical outlet having a first face, the first face having a raised mounting ridge, a plurality of locking prong apertures, and at least one access aperture such that the electrical outlet may be accessed. The device further includes a cover including a top, a plurality of side walls adjoining the top, the side walls having a distal edge opposite the top, an outlet cavity, the outlet cavity having an opening defined by the side walls distal edge. The device also includes a locking mechanism engagable with the wall plate locking prong apertures, the locking mechanism including a plurality of flexible locking prong members and a plurality of release buttons such that the cover may be removably attached to the wall plate thus limiting access to the electrical outlet.

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