US5378163A
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Power tool plug safety cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-07-30
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Granted: 1995-01-03
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Expires: 2013-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A cover structure arranged to enclose a power tool plug to discourage access includes first and second housings pivotally mounted relative to first and second anchor straps, wherein the first and second covers each include a respective first and second floor having a respective first and second floor recess when in contiguous communication or a mirror image relationship relative to one another to receive an opening tool within said recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Gladura
- 👤 Jean T. Gladura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/60; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271; H01R13/6273; H01R13/44; H01R13/447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
298 words
A power tool plug safety cover, comprising in combination with an electrical cord, the electrical cord including an electrical cord plug, and a first cover housing and a second cover housing, the first cover housing including a first cover housing floor, the second cover housing including a second cover housing floor, the first cover housing including a first cover housing top wall, the second cover housing including a second cover housing top wall, and the first cover housing including first side walls, the second cover housing having second side walls, the first housing including a first housing end wall, and the second housing including a second housing end wall, and a power cord directed through an intersection of said first housing top wall and said second housing top wall, with the first housing floor spaced from the first housing top wall and the second housing floor spaced from the second housing top wall, with the first cover housing and the second cover housing arranged in contiguous communication relative to one another in a first position and arranged in a separated orientation relative to one another in a second position, and, lock means mounted within the first cover housing, and a plurality of ribs mounted within the second cover housing, wherein the lock means are arranged for securement to the ribs, an anchor loop, the anchor loop receiving the electrical cord therethrough, and the anchor loop spaced from the first cover housing top wall and the second cover housing top wall, and a first flexible anchor strap extending from said anchor loop to said first cover housing end wall, and a second flexible anchor strap diametrically displaced relative to said first anchor strap, with the second anchor strap extending from the anchor loop to the second housing end wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
298 words
A power tool plug safety cover, comprising in combination with an electrical cord, the electrical cord including an electrical cord plug, and a first cover housing and a second cover housing, the first cover housing including a first cover housing floor, the second cover housing including a second cover housing floor, the first cover housing including a first cover housing top wall, the second cover housing including a second cover housing top wall, and the first cover housing including first side walls, the second cover housing having second side walls, the first housing including a first housing end wall, and the second housing including a second housing end wall, and a power cord directed through an intersection of said first housing top wall and said second housing top wall, with the first housing floor spaced from the first housing top wall and the second housing floor spaced from the second housing top wall, with the first cover housing and the second cover housing arranged in contiguous communication relative to one another in a first position and arranged in a separated orientation relative to one another in a second position, and, lock means mounted within the first cover housing, and a plurality of ribs mounted within the second cover housing, wherein the lock means are arranged for securement to the ribs, an anchor loop, the anchor loop receiving the electrical cord therethrough, and the anchor loop spaced from the first cover housing top wall and the second cover housing top wall, and a first flexible anchor strap extending from said anchor loop to said first cover housing end wall, and a second flexible anchor strap diametrically displaced relative to said first anchor strap, with the second anchor strap extending from the anchor loop to the second housing end wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A safety cover as set forth in claim 1 wherein the electrical plug is mounted within the first cover housing and the second cover housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A safety cover as set forth in claim 2 wherein the lock means includes at least one L-shaped latch leg mounted to each first cover housing side wall, with each second cover housing side wall having one of said ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
135 words
A safety cover as set forth in claim 3 wherein the first cover housing floor and the second cover housing floor are coplanar relative to one another in the first position, and the first cover housing floor having a first recess, the second cover housing floor having a second recess, wherein the first recess and the second recess are arranged in coextensive contiguous communication relative to one another in the first position defining a rectilinear end wall opening, and an opening tool, the opening tool having a rectilinear head received within said end wall opening, the end wall head having a support shank and a handle mounted to the support shank spaced from the head, whereupon rotation of the head effects displacement of the first cover housing floor relative to the second cover housing floor.
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) | 1998-01-02 | 1998-07-04 | 1999-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-01-02 | 2002-07-04 | 2003-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-01-02 | 2006-07-04 | 2007-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |