Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Combined with or actuated by connector coupling – Multiple circuit control – selective
Patent
1998-10-16
2000-04-11
Gellner, Michael L.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Combined with or actuated by connector coupling
Multiple circuit control, selective
200 4308, H01R 1370
Patent
active
060490454
ABSTRACT:
A power locking mechanism provides a structure for supporting a physically manipulable lock, and is in communication with a permanently installed switching connector fitting within the confines of an alternating current power socket typically found at the rear of a personal computer. The switching connector has a male portion which becomes a male locking portion with the addition of a locking clip member which positively engages the alternating current socket of a computer, an intermediate portion containing circuitry to insure proper switched on and off operation, and a female socket portion for interfitting with the end of the power cord which was previously used to connect into the alternating power socket. As such, installation of the device of the invention involves removing the power cord computer plug from the computer's power input socket, inserting the male portion of the switching connector into the socket and inserting the power cord plug into the female portion of the switching connector of the invention. Locking is achieved with a flared engagement member which fits into an indentation on the male portion of the switching connector. The clip member of one embodiment is removable in order that the switching connector be tested in place, before insertion to commit to permanent connect status.
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Becker Mark H.
Brightbill Stephen T.
Gellner Michael L.
Harrington Curtis L.
Nguyen Nhung
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