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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2004
Darren Stewart, Anchorage, AK (US);
Other;
Abstract
A removable cap that has two safety prongs. A replacement outlet cover is also provided that has corresponding side slots to receive the safety clips. When the cap is inserted into the outlet, the safety prongs engage the side slots, which then hold the cap in place. Once the safety prongs are engaged, the removable cap must be compressed to remove the cap. This type of action is beyond the motor skills of small children, thus making the caps totally safe for use around children. Moreover, removing the caps is a simple task for adults, which makes them more likely to be used than more complicated covers and locks. The caps can be sold as a kit with a replacement outlet box cover for a low price. Power cords can also be made with the safety prongs to prevent them from being easily pulled out of outlets.