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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 03, 1996
Donald M Szymanski, Prospect, KY (US);
Gregory A Phillips, LaGrange, KY (US);
L R Leet, Sr, Shelbyville, KY (US);
Credo Tool Company, Woodburn, OR (US);
Abstract
A power outlet strip having at least one receptacle; a member for receiving power from a power source; a switch coupled between the receptacle and the member for receiving power, which operates to control power transfer to the receptacle; a sliding member; and a safety key for controlling the position of the sliding member. When the safety key is engaged in the outlet strip, it positions the sliding member such that the switch is accessible and operable by an operator. When the safety key is removed from the outlet strip, is positions the sliding member such that the switch is inoperable by the operator. The outlet strip also includes a switch cover for covering the switch. The switch cover has at least one leaf spring and an actuating member. The actuating member is operative for toggling the switch to an OFF position when the switch cover is depressed. The leaf spring is operative for maintaining the actuating member above the switch when no pressure is applied to the switch cover.