Abstract: A dish cover for use in a microwave oven has first and second generally semicircular portions which may be fastened to the rim of a dish by latch means and secured to the dish by insertion of the rim between an annular flange and lip extending inwardly from the sidewall of the cover. The flange extends into the space over the dish to serve as a pathway for the return of condensate to the dish during cooking. The cover has handles which may also operate to secure the two halves together. The handles allow for removal of a covered dish from the oven using unprotected hands.

Abstract: A spring loaded cover for indoor receptacles such as an electrical outlet is provided to prevent damage to the receptacle and electric shock to children resulting from insertion of objects into an electrical receptacle. The cover has a base plate having longitudinal flanges extending from its top surface. A cover plate has longitudinal slots which coact with the flanges of the base plate to allow the cover plate to slide relative to the base plate. Springs force the cover plate to a closed and locked position upon release, or upon removal of a plug from the receptacle. Stops on the cover and base plates limit the travel of the cover plate, and resilient locking device engages the cover plate when in the covered position.

Abstract: A cover for an electrical outlet is provided to prevent electric shock to children resulting from insertion of objects into an electrical receptacle. The cover has a base plate having rails extending from its top surface, and a peripheral wall extending from its bottom surface defining a flange. A cover plate has longitudinal slots which coact with the flanges of the base plate to allow the cover plate to slide relative to the base plate. Stop means on the cover and base plates limit the travel of the cover plate, and resilient locking means engage the cover plate when in the covered position.