Lockable container for securing an electrical connector
Patent 5277599 Issued on January 11, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 23, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 23, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2643787 2654073 2733416 2955272 Security device Locking device for electrical plugs Cover plate for an electrical receptacle Portable security container for an electrical cord and attached plug Electrical connector plug control Modular connector for securing telephone line InventorApplicationNo. 965694 filed on 10/23/1992US Classes:439/133, WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK70/38A, Both legs engaged70/57, SPECIAL APPLICATION70/58For portable articlesExaminersPrimary: Echols, P. W.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH01R 013/44AbstractAn inner housing telescopingly receivable by an outer housing for movement between an extended and a retracted position, biasing means for urging the inner housing into the extended position, and a lockable latch assembly for retaining the inner housing in the retracted position. A cut-out formed in the inner housing for receiving the electrical connector of an electrical appliance when in the extended position, and securably containing the electrical connector when in the closed position. | |
