US4629089A
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Protective device for child-proofing a VCR
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-30
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Granted: 1986-12-16
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Expires: 2005-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A child-proofing device for an electrical or an electronic appliance includes a panel for covering the controls on the appliance. The panel is made from a material which is rigid or at least semirigid to prevent operation of the controls through the panel. The panel is mounted for movement between a closed position for denying access to the controls and an open position for providing access to the controls. A suitable lock is provided for maintaining the panel in the closed position to prevent a child from tampering with the controls.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Federico
- 👤 Barbara Federico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:53
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Device for child-proofing an electrical or an electronic appliance having a first wall on which controls are mounted and a second wall to which wires and/or cables are connected against undesired tampering with the controls, comprising: a. a panel for covering at least the controls on said first wall; b. mounting means for movably mounting said panel between a first closed position for denying access to the controls and a second open position for providing access to the controls; and c. locking means for locking said panel in said closed position when access to the controls are to be denied, said panel being made from a material that is at least semi-rigid to prevent operation of the controls accessing same through said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Device for child-proofing an electrical or an electronic appliance having a first wall on which controls are mounted and a second wall to which wires and/or cables are connected against undesired tampering with the controls, comprising: a. a panel for covering at least the controls on said first wall; b. mounting means for movably mounting said panel between a first closed position for denying access to the controls and a second open position for providing access to the controls; and c. locking means for locking said panel in said closed position when access to the controls are to be denied, said panel being made from a material that is at least semi-rigid to prevent operation of the controls accessing same through said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said panel comprises a front panel of an enclosure having a bottom, a rear and two side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said front panel is hingedly connected to said bottom panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said locking means comprises a pin mounted on one of said front and a side panel and a hook on the other of said front and side panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said rear panel includes an opening for the passage of the wires and/or cables.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said panel includes a window dimensioned to permit viewing of a display when said panel is in the closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein said window is formed of a "Plexiglass" material.
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) | 1989-12-15 | 1990-06-16 | 1990-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-15 | 1994-06-16 | 1994-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-15 | 1998-06-16 | 1998-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |