Patents by Inventor John S. Mott

John S. Mott has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Safety cover for an electrical outlet
    Patent number: 4596908
    Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for safely interconnecting a line plug with an electrical outlet box. A base plate (50) is provided with connectors (64, 62) for engaging a conventional household power supply. Electrically conductive strips (56) on the base plate (50) are energized through the connectors (64, 62). Receptacles (40) have conductive contact arms (46) spaced above the conductive strips (56). A tumbler (30) rotates about receptacle (40) for establishing a breakable electrical connection (35) between the base plate (50) and the receptacle contact arms (46). A key (10) engages and rotates a tumbler (30) to electrically disconnect the tumbler (30) from the base plate (50) before a line plug can be inserted or removed from a receptacle (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Inventor: John S. Mott