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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2001
Sorin I. Mortun, Irvington, NY (US);
Thomas J. Vigorito, Fairfield, CT (US);
Hubbell Incorporated, Orange, CT (US);
Abstract
An electrical receptacle, including a power source and a contact for making an electrical connection between the power source and a prong of an electrical plug. At least one switch is in series between the contact and the power source, and a smooth member covers at least a portion of the at least one switch. The switch is normally in the closed position and moves in a direction from the closed position to the open position due to a force applied to the smooth member covering at least a portion of the at least one switch by the prong of the electrical plug when the prong of the electrical plug is inserted into the electrical receptacle and contacts the resilient, smooth member.