Lock for the plug of a power cord
Patent 6367293 Issued on April 9, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 8, 2020. 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.
December 8, 2020. 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 2716882 2955272 3126243 3180473 3792414 3902340 Portable security container for an electrical cord and attached plug Locking electrical outlet box Protective cover for cable television distribution taps InventorApplicationNo. 731864 filed on 12/08/2000US Classes:70/57, SPECIAL APPLICATION439/133WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCKExaminersPrimary: Barrett, Suzanne DinoAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassE05B 065/00AbstractThe lock for the plug of a power cord has a housing in which the cord is retained. The top surface of the container has a tapered oval shape. A closure having a similar shape to the top surface of the container serves to close the container and has an aperture allowing the egress of the power cord. The closure is pivotally connected to the container by means of a hinge pin. The container and closure also has a pair of mating apertures allowing for the attachment of a locking mechanism.Field of SearchSPECIAL APPLICATIONFor portable articles Receptacle Cover, lid, cap, encasing shield Pivoted Cover-carried lock Dead bolt Latching bolt PORTABLE WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK Prong cover WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool) Protective enclosure | |
