Safety retainer for an electrical receptacle

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1992-12-30

1994-03-29

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For switch or fuse

361600, 361627, 361728, 361807, 174 51, 200 51R, 220243, 248 51, 439144, H05K 700

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ABSTRACT:
A safety retainer for retaining an electrical device connected to an electrical receptacle against inadvertent disconnection includes a cover plate having opposed raised bars secured to the cover plate adjacent the electrical connector of the receptacle and a retainer strap looped beneath the raised bars and across the electrical device to secure the electrical device in place when connected to the receptacle, the cover plate being unbroken between the electrical connector and the peripheral edge of the cover plate so as to provide a completely integrated cover plate over the receptacle.

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