Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
C439S347000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06979220
ABSTRACT:
This invention secures an electrical plug by inserting a locking pin through a hole in the prong(s) of a male plug or through a hole in a female plug and through a corresponding hole in the male or female receptacle that secures the device plugged into the receptacle. The locking pin is secured by a latching system or locking mechanism that limits access to those not authorized. This invention may be used in conjunction with access-control devices that control access to users of appliances such as video game systems, TVs, computers and the like.
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Eastwood Martin D.
Kunz Ryan A.
Ray Richard C.
Rhees Jonathan L.
Card Access, Inc.
Sadler Lloyd W.
Ta Tho D.
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