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Safety cover for electrical outlets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-04
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Granted: 1988-09-27
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Expires: 2007-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A safety cover plate for electrical outlets is disclosed which has a spring-biased cover plate. The plate slides on short legs which also bias the plate in a vertical direction. The plate slides between an open fixed position, and a closed fixed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric J. Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A cover assembly for an electrical outlet comprising: (a) a cover plate provided with an opening adapted to expose an electrical outlet and having raised stop means on the underside of said cover plate for blocking the motion of a cover panel in the plane of the cover plate; (b) sliding cover panel means adapted to slide between a first position covering said opening and a second position exposing said opening, said panel being provided with leg means for supporting said panel on a base plate; (c) a base plate provided with track means for receiving and guiding said legs and said panel and the means for limiting the travel of said panel along said track; (d) means for biasing said panel toward a closed position; and, (e) means for biasing said panel toward said cover plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A cover assembly for an electrical outlet comprising: (a) a cover plate provided with an opening adapted to expose an electrical outlet and having raised stop means on the underside of said cover plate for blocking the motion of a cover panel in the plane of the cover plate; (b) sliding cover panel means adapted to slide between a first position covering said opening and a second position exposing said opening, said panel being provided with leg means for supporting said panel on a base plate; (c) a base plate provided with track means for receiving and guiding said legs and said panel and the means for limiting the travel of said panel along said track; (d) means for biasing said panel toward a closed position; and, (e) means for biasing said panel toward said cover plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cover assembly of claim 1 wherein said leg means provide said means for biasing the panel toward said cover plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The cover assembly of claim 2 wherein said leg means comprise a horizontally extended element running parallel to the edge of said panel on each side of said panel, each said element being joined to said panel in a central location and having vertically extending support means extending downwardly from either end of said element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cover assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for blocking the motion of said cover panel comprise raised sections on the undersurface of said coverplate adjacent said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cover assembly of claim 4 wherein said cover panel comprises a vertically extended ridge along the forward edge of said cover panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cover assembly of claim 1 wherein said cover panel is provided with a recess for receiving said stop means thereby securing said cover panel in a fixed position.
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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) | 1991-09-27 | 1992-03-28 | 1992-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-27 | 1996-03-28 | 1996-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-27 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |