US4066313A
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Safety guard for electrical plugs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-03
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A safety guard for electrical plugs or multiple plug adaptors including a hollow support element adapted to be affixed to the face plate of an electrical receptacle outlet, a substantially "L" shaped support bracket adapted to slideably cooperate with the support element and engage a cord of a plug inserted in the receptacle outlet, means for removably securing the cord to the support bracket, and means for adjustably securing the support bracket within the hollow support element.
Inventors
- 👤 Tronje von dem Hagen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6395; H01R13/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A safety guard for electrical plugs and multiple plug adaptors inserted in receptacles, comprising: a. a support element adapted to be affixed by affixing means to the face plate of a receptacle outlet, said support element being substantially transverse to said receptacle face plate and having a substantially longitudinal opening in an edge thereof further most from said face plate; b. a substantially "L" shaped support bracket adapted to slideably cooperate on a first portion thereof with said support element through said longitudinal opening, a second portion of said "L" shaped support bracket defining a slot therein and adapted to engage within the slot a cord affixed to a plug inserted in said receptacle outlet, said "L" shaped support bracked retaining said plug within said receptacle; c. means for removably securing said cord within said slot; said removable securing means comprising a spring urged member affixed to said second portion and adapted to close the open end of said slot and secure the cord, and d. means for adjustably securing said support bracket to said support element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A safety guard for electrical plugs and multiple plug adaptors inserted in receptacles, comprising: a. a support element adapted to be affixed by affixing means to the face plate of a receptacle outlet, said support element being substantially transverse to said receptacle face plate and having a substantially longitudinal opening in an edge thereof further most from said face plate; b. a substantially "L" shaped support bracket adapted to slideably cooperate on a first portion thereof with said support element through said longitudinal opening, a second portion of said "L" shaped support bracket defining a slot therein and adapted to engage within the slot a cord affixed to a plug inserted in said receptacle outlet, said "L" shaped support bracked retaining said plug within said receptacle; c. means for removably securing said cord within said slot; said removable securing means comprising a spring urged member affixed to said second portion and adapted to close the open end of said slot and secure the cord, and d. means for adjustably securing said support bracket to said support element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The safety guard as claimed in claim 1, wherein said affixing means comprises a tab element having a hole therethrough affixed to the edge of said support element adjacent to said face plate, said hole adapted to engage and be secured by a screw holding said face plate against said receptacle outlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The safety guard as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support element is substantially rectangular in shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The safety guard as claimed in claim 1, wherein said edge including said longitudinal opening is substantially parallel to said face plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
The safety guard as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjustable securing means comprises a bolt means inserted through an aperture disposed in said support element and an elongated aperture disposed in said portion of said support bracket adapted to slideably cooperate with said hollow support element, the ends of said elongated aperture defining a line substantially normal to said face plate, said elongated aperture adapted to slideably cooperate with said bolt means, said bolt means when tightened adapted to secure said support bracket in a desired position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The safety guard as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bolt means comprises a bolt having a knurled head portion adapted to be turned by a human hand, and a nut element adapted to be threadably secured to the shank portion of said bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The safety guard as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edges of said slot are padded with a protective material.
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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |