Sliding and locking safety cover for electrical outlets

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

C174S067000, C220S241000

Reexamination Certificate

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07094969

ABSTRACT:
An electrical outlet safety cover is provided that includes a sliding cover plate and spring-loaded catches to limit children's access to electrical outlets but to offer quick and easy access to users. The base plate on the safety cover replaces a conventional electrical outlet plate. It includes apertures for electrical outlets and for an attaching screw, and a top panel with two catches and a slot for an opposing catch. The vertical sides of the base plate fit into matching grooves on the vertical sides of a cover plate, which also includes a catch and slots for the catches on the base plate. When the catches are released, the cover plate can thus slide down the base plate, revealing the electrical outlets for use. To prevent access to the outlets, the cover plate can be slid up the base plate until all three catches securely lock.

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