Electrical outlet splash protector

Details Electrical outlet splash protector Electrical outlet splash protector

1998-12-21

2000-04-18

Stephan, Steven L.

Electrical connectors

With contact preventer or retractable cover part

Movably mounted

439 93, H01R 1344

Patent

active

060508345

ABSTRACT:
A splash protector in combination with an electrical outlet includes a shd member having a first shield portion and a second shield portion opposite to the first shield portion. A spring member is provided in connection with the first and second shield portions. An outlet cover includes an outer face with a pair of rectangular slot openings and a grounding pin opening formed therein, and an inner face having a recessed area with an outer perimeter of the recessed area encompassing at least the pair of rectangular slot openings and grounding pin opening, but less than an outer dimension of the outlet cover. A spring-supporting post is formed on the inner face of the outlet cover and projecting therefrom such that the spring member fits within facing inner sides of the first and second shield portions so that the first and second shields completely block external access to the rectangular slot openings and grounding pin opening of the outlet cover. Upon selectively actuating the spring, the shield portions are moved away from the rectangular slot openings and grounding pin opening.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1271478 (1918-07-01), Krantz
patent: 3173731 (1965-03-01), Anderson
patent: 3990758 (1976-11-01), Petterson

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