US4424407A
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Electrical outlet safety cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-30
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Granted: 1984-01-03
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Expires: 2001-11-30
Abstract
Abstract An electrical outlet safety cover (10 or 50) comprises a top (20 or 52) dimensioned and configured to fit over an electrical outlet (16) and define a closed space (18 or 58) of sufficient size to include a plug (36) inserted in the outlet (16). The top (20 or 52) defines an opening (32 or 56) through which an electrical cord (34) attached to the plug (36) may pass. Means (24 or 60) removably fastens the top (20 or 52) to a faceplate (14) of the electrical outlet (16). The covers (10 or 50) are substantially fluid tight when installed on the electrical outlet (16).
Inventors
- 👤 Mark J. Barbic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:16
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/14; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/447; H02G3/088; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/942
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An electrical outlet safety cover, which comprises an enclosure dimensioned and configured to fit over the electrical outlet and define a closed space of sufficient size to include a plug inserted in the outlet, said enclosure defining an opening through which an electrical cord attached to the plug may pass, a screw threaded to mate with screw threads for fastening the faceplate to the electrical outlet, for removably fastening said enclosure to a faceplate of the electrical outlet, said screw having a pivotally mounted head for releasably fastening the enclosure to the faceplate, said enclosure being formed from a deformable material, deformation of the enclosure toward the faceplate allowing the pivotal head of the screw to be pivoted for removal of said enclosure from the faceplate, and said enclosure when free of deformation preventing the head of said screw from being pivoted for removal of said enclosure from the faceplate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An electrical outlet safety cover, which comprises an enclosure dimensioned and configured to fit over the electrical outlet and define a closed space of sufficient size to include a plug inserted in the outlet, said enclosure defining an opening through which an electrical cord attached to the plug may pass, a screw threaded to mate with screw threads for fastening the faceplate to the electrical outlet, for removably fastening said enclosure to a faceplate of the electrical outlet, said screw having a pivotally mounted head for releasably fastening the enclosure to the faceplate, said enclosure being formed from a deformable material, deformation of the enclosure toward the faceplate allowing the pivotal head of the screw to be pivoted for removal of said enclosure from the faceplate, and said enclosure when free of deformation preventing the head of said screw from being pivoted for removal of said enclosure from the faceplate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The electrical outlet safety cover of claim 1 in which said enclosure has a resilient, seal-forming material around a periphery of said enclosure in contact with the faceplate when the cover is installed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrical outlet safety cover of claim 2 in which the opening through which the electrical cord may pass extends through a wall of said enclosure and has a resilient material positioned to contact the electrical cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
109 words
An electrical outlet safety cover, which comprises an enclosure dimensioned and configured to fit over the electrical outlet and define a closed space of sufficient size to include a plug inserted in the outlet, said enclosure defining an opening through which an electrical cord attached to the plug may pass, and means for removably fastening said enclosure to a faceplate of the electrical outlet, said cover having a base and a top, said base having a lip around a periphery thereof to receive a peripheral edge of said top, said base being mounted in facing relationship to the faceplate of the electrical outlet when said cover is in use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
109 words
An electrical outlet safety cover, which comprises an enclosure dimensioned and configured to fit over the electrical outlet and define a closed space of sufficient size to include a plug inserted in the outlet, said enclosure defining an opening through which an electrical cord attached to the plug may pass, and means for removably fastening said enclosure to a faceplate of the electrical outlet, said cover having a base and a top, said base having a lip around a periphery thereof to receive a peripheral edge of said top, said base being mounted in facing relationship to the faceplate of the electrical outlet when said cover is in use.
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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) | 1987-01-02 | 1987-07-04 | 1988-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-02 | 1991-07-04 | 1992-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-02 | 1995-07-04 | 1996-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |