US3601757A
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Male plug retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-01
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A male electrical plug retainer to cover a wall-mounted type electrical box or the faceplate of such a box. The retainer has a plate portion fastened to the box or the faceplate with a screw. The retainer also has a recess adapted to receive and retain a male plug. A hole extends from the recess to permit passage of the line cord. A recess is partially formed by a split threaded hollow cover, provided with locating pins and a hole, and a center closure is provided to close said hole when a line cord does not pass through it.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn D Gober
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6395
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A male electrical plug retainer to hold a male plug in a socket, comprising, a. a retainer body having the general planer dimensions and configuration of an electrical outlet faceplate, a retaining screw to hold said retainer adjacent said socket, a hole in said retainer body positioned to register over said socket, said hole partially comprising a recess in said retainer, and being at least partially provided with internal threads, b. a hollow cover comprising a hollow externally threaded shank and a collar, said collar being provided with a reduced diameter center hole, said threads on said shank being engageable with said internally threaded hole in said retainer body, said recess in said retainer body and recess in said cover together forming a recess to accommodate a male plug, said cover being split into a first part and a second part through said center hole, said center hole being dimensioned to accommodate therethrough an electrical cord attached to said male plug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A male electrical plug retainer to hold a male plug in a socket, comprising, a. a retainer body having the general planer dimensions and configuration of an electrical outlet faceplate, a retaining screw to hold said retainer adjacent said socket, a hole in said retainer body positioned to register over said socket, said hole partially comprising a recess in said retainer, and being at least partially provided with internal threads, b. a hollow cover comprising a hollow externally threaded shank and a collar, said collar being provided with a reduced diameter center hole, said threads on said shank being engageable with said internally threaded hole in said retainer body, said recess in said retainer body and recess in said cover together forming a recess to accommodate a male plug, said cover being split into a first part and a second part through said center hole, said center hole being dimensioned to accommodate therethrough an electrical cord attached to said male plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A male plug retainer as set forth in claim 1 wherein a selectively insertable center hole closure is provided, said center hole closure fitting into said center hole in said neck and being held therein by friction and compression of the said parts of said cover, said closure being inserted at such times as said electrical cord does not pass through said center hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A male plug retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein locating means are provided on said first and second parts of said hollow cover, said locating means aiding the registration of said parts together to form said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A male plug retainer as set Forth in claim 3 wherein said locating means comprises a pair of locating pins on said first part of said cover and a pair of corresponding locating pin holes on said second part of said hollow cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A male plug retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein a knurled knob is provided around said threaded cover between said central hole and said shank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A male plug retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein said retainer comprises a plurality of said holes, each of said holes being provided with a said cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mole plug retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein said retainer body replaces a faceplate around said socket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A male plug retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein said retainer body is provided over a faceplate around said socket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A male plug retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein gaskets are provided on closing surfaces of said male plug retainer to make said male plug retainer substantially waterproof and dust proof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |