US4600258A
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Security socket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-23
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2005-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A safety socket comprising a socket, a partition board, a hood and a cover is disclosed. A sliding partition board mounted between the socket and the hood is provided. One end of the partition board covers the socket and the other end extends to the outer part of the socket to form a handle. Two spots are provided in the main body of the partition board which correspond to the receptacles of the socket. On the underside of the partition board a column protrudes with a spring chamber retaining a spring. When the socket is not in use the spring loaded partition board automatically disaligns itself with the receptacles. To use the socket, simply pull back on the handle until the receptacles and the slots on the partition board are aligned.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Hu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A safety socket mainly comprising a socket, a partition board, a hood and a cover, the socket having a socket body at the middle, the socket body having two receptacles and the hood having two slots for insertion of plug, the socket body having a fixing slot at each lateral side and a spring chamber at one side, the socket having a partition board groove at one side, the hood having two side boards each with a hooked element for hooking the aforesaid fixing slots to secure the hood to the socket body, the partition board being placed in between the hood and the socket body and, having an isolating part in a dimension adapting to the size of the aforesaid hood and socket body, two slots and a column with a chamber being disposed beneath said isolating part, an end of a spring being fixed in the said chamber, and another end of the spring being pushing against an external wall of the spring chamber at the socket body, the partition board having an end extending towards the partition board groove on which the end is in a form of a block to function as a handle so that by pulling the block in a predetermind way, the slots at the partition board are aligned with the receptacles through compression of the spring and then the socket is ready for insertion of plug, and while the socket is not in use, the slots at the partition board are not aligned with but covering the receptacle to secure safety.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A safety socket mainly comprising a socket, a partition board, a hood and a cover, the socket having a socket body at the middle, the socket body having two receptacles and the hood having two slots for insertion of plug, the socket body having a fixing slot at each lateral side and a spring chamber at one side, the socket having a partition board groove at one side, the hood having two side boards each with a hooked element for hooking the aforesaid fixing slots to secure the hood to the socket body, the partition board being placed in between the hood and the socket body and, having an isolating part in a dimension adapting to the size of the aforesaid hood and socket body, two slots and a column with a chamber being disposed beneath said isolating part, an end of a spring being fixed in the said chamber, and another end of the spring being pushing against an external wall of the spring chamber at the socket body, the partition board having an end extending towards the partition board groove on which the end is in a form of a block to function as a handle so that by pulling the block in a predetermind way, the slots at the partition board are aligned with the receptacles through compression of the spring and then the socket is ready for insertion of plug, and while the socket is not in use, the slots at the partition board are not aligned with but covering the receptacle to secure safety.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-07-14 | 1990-01-13 | 1990-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-14 | 1994-01-13 | 1994-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-14 | 1998-01-13 | 1998-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |