Claims
- 1. A safety electrical connection system comprising:a safety outlet adapted to electrically connect to an electrical power source; a receptacle defined by said safety outlet and having an opening; a cover disposed in said receptacle and having a closed position proximate to and blocking said opening and an open position distal to said opening; a safety plug adapted to transmit power to an electrical load; a probe defined by said safety plug and adapted to insert into said receptacle; a prong disposed within said probe and having an unlocked position retracted within said probe and a locked position extending from said probe; a push button disposed on said safety plug and configured to be pressed so as to move said prong to said unlocked position; an aperture defined within said receptacle and adapted to receive said prong in said locked position; a ground sleeve disposed within said receptacle; and a ground bar disposed along said probe, said ground bar configured to contact said ground sleeve when said probe is inserted into said receptacle.
- 2. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 1 further comprising an adapter socket disposed on said safety plug and adapted to receive a standard plug so as to connect said safety plug to an electrical load.
- 3. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 2 further comprising a door disposed on said safety plug and adapted to enclose said standard plug.
- 4. A safety electrical connection system comprising:a safety outlet adapted to electrically connect to an electrical power source; a receptacle defined by said safety outlet and having an opening; a cover disposed in said receptacle and having a closed position proximate to and blocking said opening and an open position distal to said opening; a safety plug adapted to transmit power to an electrical load; a probe defined by said safety plug and adapted to insert into said receptacle; a prong disposed within probe and having an unlocked position retracted within said probe and a locked position extending from said probe; a ground sleeve disposed within said receptacle; and a ground bar disposed along said probe, said ground bar configured to contact said ground sleeve when said probe is inserted into said receptacle.
- 5. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 4 further comprising an adapter socket disposed on said safety plug and adapted to receive a standard plug so as to connect said safety plug to an electrical load.
- 6. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 5 further comprising a door disposed on said safety plug and adapted to enclose said standard plug.
- 7. A safety electrical connection system comprising:a safety outlet adapted to electrically connect to an electrical power source; a receptacle defined by said safety outlet and having an opening; a cover disposed in said receptacle and having a closed position proximate to and blocking said opening and an open position distal to said opening; a safety plug adapted to transmit power to an electrical load; a probe defined by said safety plug and adapted to insert into said receptacle; a prong disposed within said probe and having an unlocked position retracted within said probe and a locked position extending from said probe; a finger hold disposed on said safety plug and configured to be pulled-out and pushed-in so as to move said prong between said unlocked position and said locked position; and an aperture defined within said receptacle and adapted to receive said prong in said locked position.
- 8. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 7 further comprising:a ground sleeve disposed within said receptacle; and a ground bar disposed along said probe, said ground bar configured to contact said ground sleeve when said probe is inserted into said receptacle.
- 9. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 8 further comprising an adapter socket disposed on said safety plug and adapted to receive a standard plug so as to connect said safety plug to an electrical load.
- 10. The safety electrical connection system according to claim 9 further comprising a door disposed on said safety plug and adapted to enclose said standard plug.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/761,290 filed Jan. 16, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,494,728, incorporated by reference herein, which relates to and claims the benefit of prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/176,123 entitled Safety-Lock Outlet Assembly, filed Jan. 14, 2000.
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Non-Patent Literature Citations (1)
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Cooper Industries, Inc.; Crouse-Hinds Division; Power-Lock Locking Devices—Product Specification 1996; pp. B6. B55; Syracuse, NY. |
Provisional Applications (1)
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60/176123 |
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Continuations (1)
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09/761290 |
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10/265857 |
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