US5599196A
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Electrical plug safety cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-05-01
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2015-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A nonconductive electrical plug enclosure having a retractable sheath which retracts into a body as the electrical plug safety cover is plugged into a receptacle and extends out when unplugged. The body houses an electrical plug and has openings through which the plug's prongs may protrude. A cap is secured to the body and securely holds the electrical plug in the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Patti J. Powell
- 👤 Jack N. Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/447; H01R13/453; H01R13/4538
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An electrical plug enclosure comprising a body of sufficient size to surround an electrical plug, a cap having a fastening means for joining said cap to said body, securing means for immobilizing said electrical plug within said body, a plurality of biasing elements, a retractable sheath having a guidance means for said sheath and said biasing elements during said sheaths and said biasing elements axial compression into said body and extension from said body, means for said body to retain said sheath at maximum extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical plug enclosure comprising a body of sufficient size to surround an electrical plug, a cap having a fastening means for joining said cap to said body, securing means for immobilizing said electrical plug within said body, a plurality of biasing elements, a retractable sheath having a guidance means for said sheath and said biasing elements during said sheaths and said biasing elements axial compression into said body and extension from said body, means for said body to retain said sheath at maximum extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said cap further includes a plurality of rigid cord support ribs utilized by said securing means to transfer compressive force developed by said fastening means to said surrounded electrical plug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said body is composed of an electrically insulative, rigid material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said body further includes a means for allowing a plurality of electrical plug prongs to extend beyond the exterior of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said cap is composed of an electrically insulative, rigid material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said cap further includes a means for gripping an electrical cord.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said sheath is composed of an electrically insulative, rigid material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical plug enclosure of claim 1 wherein said guidance means further provides axial support to said biasing elements during their axial compression and extension.
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