Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Movably mounted
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-28
2008-10-21
Harvey, James (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Movably mounted
C439S137000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438567
ABSTRACT:
A safety mechanism capable of blocking an opening to an electrical connection in an electrical outlet includes a safety barrier coupled to the electrical outlet at a pivot point and a biasing member adjacent to the safety barrier. The safety barrier is rotatable between a first position, in which the safety barrier blocks the opening, and a second position, in which the safety barrier does not block the opening. The biasing member biases the safety barrier toward the first position. In the same or another embodiment of the invention, the safety mechanism forms a part of one or more electrical outlets contained in an electrical product.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2452922 (1948-11-01), Gonsett et al.
patent: 3428936 (1969-02-01), Arnao, Jr.
patent: 3749815 (1973-07-01), Boatwright et al.
patent: 4302624 (1981-11-01), Newman
patent: 5007848 (1991-04-01), Lee
patent: 5096432 (1992-03-01), Cullen et al.
patent: 5702259 (1997-12-01), Lee
patent: 5885109 (1999-03-01), Lee et al.
patent: 6364673 (2002-04-01), Lee
patent: 2007/0049079 (2007-03-01), Nalwad et al.
patent: 198939426 (1991-06-01), None
patent: 8904437 (1991-05-01), None
patent: 1309475 (1992-10-01), None
patent: 0 411 216 (1996-03-01), None
Nalwad Vijendra
Razo Vincent
Sheble Tyler
Wadsworth John
Belkin International Inc.
Bryan Cave LLP
Harvey James
LandOfFree
Safety mechanism, electrical outlet containing same, and... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Safety mechanism, electrical outlet containing same, and..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Safety mechanism, electrical outlet containing same, and... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3988833