Electrical connectors – With unauthorized connection preventer – e.g. – key or... – Prong cover
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With unauthorized connection preventer, e.g., key or...
Prong cover
C070S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121853
ABSTRACT:
The locking device for electrical plugs includes a housing for receiving the prongs of at least one electrical plug therein. The distal end of a rod is pivotally secured to the inner face of a rear wall of the housing, with the rod being received by holes formed in the prongs of the electrical plug. A support is mounted to the front exterior face of the housing and has a channel formed in its upper surface. The front face further has an opening formed therethrough for receiving the proximal end of the rod, which is further releasably received within the channel. A lock is mounted to the support for selectively and releasably locking the rod within the channel, thusly releasably locking the prongs to the rod within the housing. The locking device allows the prongs of electrical plugs to be secured within the housing in order to prevent theft and, further, as a safety precaution.
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Litman Richard C.
Zarroli Michael C.
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