Patents Assigned to StayConnect, LLC
  • Patent number: 10014616
    Abstract: An outlet cover for an electrical outlet. The outlet cover includes a plate having at least one opening sized and positioned to receive an electrical outlet, a lid hingedly attached to the plate so that the lid can be moved between an open position that allows access to the electrical outlet and a closed position wherein the lid is in a locked position covering the electrical outlet, and a locking assembly having a locking pin. The lid includes a latch which cooperates with the locking pin in order to lock the lid in a closed position or release the lid for opening it for access to the electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: STAYCONNECT, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Schutte, Richard W. Turner
  • Patent number: 8152543
    Abstract: An outlet cover for an electrical outlet which prevents unintentional disconnection of an electrical plug from the electrical outlet. The outlet cover includes a plate having at least one opening sized and positioned to receive the electrical plug and a lid hingedly attached to the plate so that the lid can be moved between an open position that allows access to the electrical outlet and a closed position wherein the electrical outlet is covered by the lid. The lid includes a base, a prong having a proximal portion connected to, and extending outwardly from, the base, and a distal portion that is spaced from the base by the proximal portion. The electrical cord is positioned between the prong and the base such that the prong and base cooperate together to secure the electrical cord such that the electrical plug is not unintentionally disconnected from the electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte
  • Patent number: 8021174
    Abstract: An outlet cover for an electrical outlet which prevents unintentional disconnection of an electrical plug of an electrical cord from the electrical outlet. The outlet cover includes a plate having at least one opening sized and positioned to receive the electrical plug and a lid hingedly attached to the plate so that the lid can be moved between an open position that allows access to the electrical outlet and a closed position wherein the electrical outlet is covered by the lid. The lid includes a base having an outward facing surface, a prong having a proximal portion connected to, and extending outwardly from, the base, and a distal portion that is spaced from the base by the proximal portion, and at least one bump extending outwardly from the outward facing surface of the base. The electrical cord is positioned between the prong and the base, and also between the prong and the at least one bump such that the electrical cord engages the prong and the at least one bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte
  • Patent number: D620780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte
  • Patent number: D628044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte
  • Patent number: D628045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte
  • Patent number: D628046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte
  • Patent number: D666472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: StayConnect, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Schutte