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Plug lock out apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-02-13
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Granted: 1997-02-11
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Expires: 2016-02-13
Abstract
Abstract The present electrical plug lock out apparatus comprises two matable, close-ended lids; a first female threaded lid and a second male threaded lid. Each lid has a flange or brim around the circumference of the lid which is integral with the lid. The flange or brim on each lid has an allignable hole for accepting a conventional pad lock or similar device. The male threaded lid has a plurality of elongated "U" shaped slots running through the threaded wall of the lid to a point approximately midway through the non-threaded wall of the lid. Each slot is sized to accept an electrical cord having a plug head.
Inventors
- 👤 Julian Richter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A plug lock out appratus for securing electrical cord-plug head combinations comprising, in combination; a first lid member having an close-ended top and an open-ended bottom, and an inside having a female threaded portion, said bottom comprising an annular ring flange having a hole therethrough; a second lid member having an open-ended top and a close-ended bottom, and an exterior having a male threaded portion for matable engagement with the said female threaded portion of the first lid member, and an annular ring member segregated by a plurality of elongated slots for housing the said cord-plug head combinations wherein the said annular ring member has a hole therethrough; and, means for securing said first lid member and said second lid member together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A plug lock out appratus for securing electrical cord-plug head combinations comprising, in combination; a first lid member having an close-ended top and an open-ended bottom, and an inside having a female threaded portion, said bottom comprising an annular ring flange having a hole therethrough; a second lid member having an open-ended top and a close-ended bottom, and an exterior having a male threaded portion for matable engagement with the said female threaded portion of the first lid member, and an annular ring member segregated by a plurality of elongated slots for housing the said cord-plug head combinations wherein the said annular ring member has a hole therethrough; and, means for securing said first lid member and said second lid member together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
In the plug lock out apparatus of claim 1, said securing means comprises the matable engagement of the respective female and male threaded portions so that allignment of the annular ring flange holes of said first and second lid member occurs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the plug lock out apparatus of claim 2, said securing means further comprises the application and lock down of a pad lock through said respective alligned annular ring flange holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the plug lock out apparatus of claim 1, said slots numbering four.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the plug lock out apparatus of claim 1, said slots comprising an elongated "U" shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the plug lock out apparatus of claim 1, said apparatus is made from plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the plug lock out apparatus of claim 1, said apparatus comprises a cylindrical shape.
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) | 2000-02-11 | 2000-08-12 | 2001-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-02-11 | 2004-08-12 | 2005-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-02-11 | 2008-08-12 | 2009-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |