Abstract

A safety plug assembly includes a connector configured to be inserted behind a front plate of an electrical outlet, wherein the connector includes a first body member including a first body member including a central axis, a first side, and a second side radially opposite the first side with respect to the central axis, a second body member extending radially from the first body member and including a fixed end connected to the first side of the first body member and a free end, opposite the fixed end, that is insertable between a surface along which an electrical outlet is installed and a front plate of the electrical outlet, and a safety plug coupled to the connector, wherein the safety plug includes a plug member that is configured to be inserted within a contact opening of the electrical outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/443 - Dummy plugs

Abstract

A safety plug assembly includes a connector configured to be inserted behind a front plate of an electrical outlet. The connector comprises a first body member including a central axis, a first side, and a second side radially opposite the first side with respect to the central axis. The first body member includes a ramped surface that extends from the first side to an abutment surface. A thickness of the first body member tapers when moving along the ramped surface from the abutment surface toward the first side. In addition, the safety plug assembly includes a safety plug coupled to the connector. The safety plug comprises a plug member that is configured to be inserted within a contact opening of the electrical outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
• H01R 13/443 - Dummy plugs

Goods & Services

Covers for electric outlets; Electrical safety outlet plug; Childproof electrical outlet plug; Electrical outlet protectors, namely, electric outlet covers and electrical outlet plates; Safety electrical outlet plug; Electrical outlet safety plug