Patents Examined by Michael Carroll
  • Patent number: 6224401
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical socket with a safety device. The electrical socket houses electrical components and includes a top lid having two openings for receiving an electrical plug. The safety device includes a security member having rectangular shoes blocking the two openings of the top lid of the electrical socket. The security member operates to expose the electrical components housed in the electrical socket when both of the shoe members are pushed inward simultaneously. On the other hand, the security member operates to prevent exposure of the electrical components housed in the electrical socket, if only one of the shoes is pushed inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Tsung-I Yu