Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates – With closure for face plate opening
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
With closure for face plate opening
C174S066000, C439S373000, C439S369000, C439S144000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07041905
ABSTRACT:
A removable cover that has two safety prongs, for electrical power cords. A replacement outlet cover is also provided that has corresponding side slots to receive the safety prongs. When the cover is inserted into the outlet, the safety prongs engage the side slots, which then hold the cover in place. Once the safety prongs are engaged, the safety cover must be compressed to remove the cover. This type of action is beyond the motor skills of small children, thus making the covers totally safe for use around children. Moreover, removing the covers is a simple task for adults, which makes them more likely to be used than more complicated covers and locks. The covers can be sold as a kit with a replacement outlet box cover for a low price. Power cords can thus be made safe by preventing them from being easily pulled out of outlets.
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Estrada Angel R.
Tavella Michael J.
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