Abstract: A battery chamber structure for an electronic apparatus includes a casing having an opening, through which a battery is inserted into the battery chamber, and a battery chamber lid detachably attached to the opening to close the battery chamber. The battery includes a first connector which is connected to a second connector of the electronic apparatus, the second connector being provided inside the opening. A portion of the battery chamber lid adjacent to the first connector is shaped to mechanically prevent the first connector from being disengaged from the second connector when the battery chamber lid is attached to the opening.

Abstract: A connection device that is capable of receiving a corresponding connection plug comprises a housing, an electronic board connected to at least one cable of a communications network capable of conveying data as well as electrical energy. This device comprises a movable part between the housing and the electronic board comprising conductive elements used to make the link between the electrical contacts of the plug and the electrical contacts of the electronic board, the movable part taking at least two positions, a first position known as a position of insertion or withdrawal of the plug, in which the link for the passage of electrical energy cannot be made, and a second position known as a position of operation in which the inserted plug is held and the link for the passage of electrical energy can be made.

Abstract: The invention provides a TFT electrode structure and its manufacturing method that can prevent metal diffusion occurring in the fabrication of a TFT, and thereby reduce the risk of contamination of the chemical vapor deposition process due to metallic ion diffusion. The transparent pixel electrode is formed after the gate electrode metal so that the pixel transparent electrode can be used as a barrier layer to prevent metal diffusion under high temperature from the gate electrode metal to adjacent insulating layers or the active layer. Further, the method used to form the transparent pixel electrode is a low-temperature physical vapor deposition process, which affected less by the processing environment, and the transparent pixel electrode is a conductive layer that is not affected by metal diffusion.

Abstract: A flash memory apparatus having a single body type rotary cover, wherein a cover is not completely separated from a main body so that loss of the cover is prevented. The flash memory apparatus includes: a flash memory main body including a rectangular shaped case within which a memory element is mounted. A USB terminal piece is electrically connected with the memory element and is installed at a front end of the case to project therefrom and a hinge protuberance formed on at least one side of the case. A cover defined by a pair of parallel plate members facing each other with an interval corresponding to the thickness of the case is provided. The cover has an open front end and a closed rear end. Both lateral ends of the cover are open.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical outlet box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture comprising a faceplate for attaching to an outlet box, the faceplate being substantially planar, and perimetrically bounded by a substantially rectangular side edge, the faceplate having at least one aperture for receiving an electrical component and; the faceplate including a first hinge socket and a second hinge socket extending respectively from the side edge in substantially orthogonal orientation.

Abstract: A safety plate assembly that can be easily assembled to a conventional electric outlet using standard mounting methods. The safety plate assembly has openings for accommodating standard electric outlets. The assembly includes a cover plate with parallel guides. A slidable shutter slides along the parallel guides to cover and uncover the live openings of an electric outlet. The shutter has prongs that hold an electric plug into the electric outlet so the plug cannot be unintentionally removed. The assembly has locks on opposite sides of the slidable shutter, so that the small hand of a toddler cannot unlock both locks at the same time. The shutter can be locked into an open, closed, or holding position.

Abstract: A connector securing device (10) includes a top wall (12), a bottom wall (14), a pair of side walls (16, 26), and an end wall (18) cooperatively defining a cavity (20) therebetween for receiving a connector (50) therein. A pair of resilient tabs (30) is formed in front portions of the top and bottom walls respectively, and each resilient tab forms an outer latching portion (34) at a free end thereof. The end wall defines a through hole (40) for extension of a cable (52) of the connector therethrough. After the connector is received in the connector securing device, the combined connector and connector securing device is plugged into aligned openings (64, 68) defined in an I/O interface (60). The latching portions engage in one of the openings of the I/O interface, thereby protecting the connector from accidental detachment from a complementary mating connector at the I/O interface.

Abstract: A plug-cord retainer outlet for use with a conventional wall outlet including at least one plug socket and a faceplate has a container portion and a cover portion. The container portion has an interior cavity formed therein for storing excess extension cord from a plug inserted into the at least one plug socket. The container portion also has a rear wall and a front wall. The rear wall has an opening formed therein to effectuate engagement with the wall outlet. The cover portion is intended for mating engagement with the container portion. The unit has at least one cord outlet notch formed there to allow a portion of the cord to extend therefrom. The unit also includes a latch mechanism to secure the container portion to the cover portion.

Abstract: To enable vehicles such as truck tractors, motor homes and recreational vehicles to receive electrical power and communications when parked, a power and communications assembly is provided. A base is mountable in an exterior surface of the vehicle openings through the base are defined for mounting a respective connection moiety so each mounted moiety can be engaged with a complementary connection moiety when a main cover for the base and the mounted moieties is opened against a bias causing it to be normally closed. The connection moieties mountable in the base openings are selected from a group which includes electrical power connectors, telephone circuit connectors, and connectors for coaxial cables and fiber optic cables. Features of either a base opening or a mounted connection moiety can be engaged by its own secondary cover; the several secondary covers when engaged can be accommodated with a space protected by the main cover when it is closed.

Abstract: A plug includes a disabling mechanism that, upon activation, resists removal of the shaft when inserted into a socket. The plug can also include an indicator that provides an indication that the disabling mechanism has been activated. The plug, which once inserted, changes the state of an electronic device in a substantially permanent manner.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electric meter includes a base and a face plate. The face plate attaches to the base by hinges. The face plate defines a hole sized to pass a glass cylinder that houses the meter display. In a closed position, the glass cylinder passes through the hole. In an open position, the glass cylinder is free of the face plate and the electric meter is freely accessible.

Abstract: The present invention provides connectors having circuit protection. Specifically, the present invention provides a device that operates with existing or new connectors to provide overvoltage protection to same. The device includes a strip of conductive material along which voltage variable material (“VVM”) is applied. The strip also includes an exposed portion not having the VVM deposition. The VVM contacts a plurality of signal conductors of the connector. The exposed portion contacts at least one ground conductor of the connector. When an overvoltage condition Occurs along one of the signal conductors, the VVM switches from a high impedance to a low impedance state, allowing the transient threat to dissipate, at least in part, to one or more ground conductor.

Abstract: A connector structure includes a connector shell, and incorporates a cable reel, an encoder, and a turn-indicator system and a lighting system. The connector shell has an axis, and is configured to be joined with a steering shaft having an axis. The connector shell includes a cylindrical section fitted around the steering shaft in a freely rotatable manner, and a receptacle section which includes a shoulder portion extending outwardly from one end of the cylindrical section, a peripheral sidewall portion, and first and second parting strip portions symmetrically provided with respect to the axis of the connector shell, thereby forming, inside the receptacle section, a central zone between the first and second parting strip portions, a first peripheral zone between the peripheral sidewall portion and the first parting strip portion, and a second peripheral zone between the peripheral sidewall portion and the second parting strip portion.

Abstract: An outlet covering system for restricting access to an outlet mounted on a wall surface. The outlet covering system includes an enclosure mountable to a wall surface for covering an outlet. The enclosure comprises a plate member that includes an opening for receiving the outlet and a cover member pivotally coupled to the plate member for selectively blocking access to the outlet. The cover member includes a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. A securing member is provided for releasably securing the cover member to the plate member. A locking means is provided for selectively locking said cover member in a closed position.

Abstract: Assembling structure for portable memory device, including a memory device main body composed of a bottom cover, an upper cover and a circuit board. Two corners of one end of the bottom cover is formed with recessed sections. The other end thereof is formed with a thread hole. The upper cover is formed with hook boards and a through hole corresponding to the recessed sections and thread hole. The upper cover is mated and locked with the bottom cover by a bolt to clamp the circuit board. An adapter of the circuit board outward extends from the main body. A sheath is fitted around the main body. One end of the sheath is formed with a through hole through which the adapter outward protrudes. The sheath and the main body are formed with corresponding stop board and lateral projecting blocks, whereby the main body is slidable within the sheath to extend the adapter out of the sheath or retract the adapter therein.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus including an apparatus body, a body-side connector, a cable-side connector capable of engaging the body-side connector and a connector housing provided in the apparatus body and having a space through which the cable-side connector can be guided from the outside so as to engage the body-side connector. A connector cover, detachably engaged with the apparatus body, is movable between an open position in which the connector cover can be removed and a closed position in which the connector housing is closed by the connector cover. The connector cover is provided with projections for preventing movement of the cable-side connector toward a disengaging direction thereof, to keep the cable-side connector engaged with the body-side connector in the closed position of the connector cover.

Abstract: A power supply includes a power cable interface. The power supply also includes an interface guard. The interface guard has an unlocked position and a locked position. When the interface guard is in the unlocked position, the power supply can be attached and detached from a chassis of an electrical system. When the interface guard is in the locked position, the power supply cannot be attached or detached from the chassis of the electrical system. The power cord can only be attached to the power supply while the interface guard is in the locked position.

Abstract: A lock mechanism for a built-in connector (2) fixed in a casing (10) constituting the main body of a diagnostic apparatus, etc., to an external plug (3) connected to a cable of a measurement sensor, etc. The built-in connector (2) is fixed inside the open portion of a panel (11) of the casing (10) of the apparatus, and shutters (4; 6; 7) for closing the open portion (13) are arranged in front of the built-in connector (2) in such a fashion as to form an opening (12) for receiving the plug (3) between the front of the connector and the shutters (4; 6; 7). The plug is locked when its rear portion is engaged with notches (41, 61, 71) formed in the shutters.

Abstract: An electrical wall-outlet has a special decorative face plate secured to the socket by a standard retainer screw in the usual manner. Socket surrounding recesses in the face plate have bayonet connector pins in the walls thereof. A longitudinally-halved, cylindrical plug-retainer cup has one bayonet-style connector slot in a wall of one half, and a modified bayonet-style slot and aperture in the opposite half wall thereof. Two narrow elongate slots are provided in the opposite half on each side of the slot and aperture combination forming a cantilever portion of the wall, with the aperture and adjacent slot located adjacent the distal end of the cantilever near the open end of the cup which can be pushed inward by an adult person applying the force properly, and permitting rotation of the retainer cup into position to securely latch the aperture around the pin and secure the cup to the face plate.

Abstract: A new power plug retainer comprises a cubical or rectangular parallelepiped box having an open side and open end. Opposite the open end is a slot terminating at the open side. Outwardly extending to either side of the open end are a pair of flanges upon which a permanent or semi-permanent adhesive is coated. Optionally, a double adhesive sided foam tape may be attached to each side flange. A third outwardly extending flange may also be added to the open end adjacent the third side. This flange may also be coated with adhesive. The adhesive attachment is specifically directed to obviating the need for any mechanical fastening of the retainer to a plastic or metal cabinet or enclosure. Adjustability for different lengths of plugs is provided by an alternate version of the retainer comprising an open ended box telescopically engaging a second box with a partially closed end. The engagement includes retention means to positively retain the telescopic engagement of the two boxes.

Abstract: Weatherproof electrical enclosure apparatus includes an electrical outlet and a cover pivotally secured to the outlet for sealingly engaging outlet elements to prevent moisture and foreign material from contacting electrical elements of the outlet. Secondary sealing elements are included to insure that moisture and foreign elements are prevented from entering into and contacting the electrical elements. The cover is pivotally secured with a releasable hinge to the outlet, and the cover includes an aperture or opening through which a cord extends. Secondary seal elements help to insure that the opening in the cover is sealed about the electrical cords. A primary embodiment includes a boot disposed around the outlet itself, and cords connected to the outlet contact the boot and are sealed by the boot.

Abstract: A safety cover for use on electrical outlets includes a cap member which is releasably secured to a cowl member which encircles the electrical outlet. The cap member must be forced toward the electrical outlet and rotated to remove the cap from the cowl. A slot in the cowl wall allows passage of a plug cord while the cap is received on the cowl. Thus, the cap and cowl combination enclose the electrical outlet when a plug is received in the outlet, or when no plug is received in the outlet. Several embodiments of the connection between the cowl and cap are disclosed.

Abstract: A new and improved safety cover for electrical outlets for enclosing an electrical wall outlet for minimizing personal injury due to electric shock and alternatively additionally for providing a tamper-proof device to prevent unauthorized connection or interruption of electrical power to an appliance, the safety cover for electrical outlets comprising a box of electrical nonconducting material fixedly connected to a wall having an electrical wall outlet such that the electrical outlet is surrounded by the box while being accessible within the box, the box additionally having a hinged cover thereon whereby the electrical outlet may be fully enclosed when the cover is closed, the box further having a plurality of notches therethrough wherethrough electrical line cords may removedly extend when the box cover is closed, the box also having a latch whereby the cover is snapidly releasedly retained in the closed position whereby the electrical outlet and plugs connected thereto are fully enclosed to prevent electri

Abstract: A protective cover for electrical wall outlets wherein a rectangular face plate is detachably mounted to the wall, over an electrical wall plug outlet, for receiving a generally rectangular shaped box-like cover having one open end, in locking engagement, to prevent access to or the touching of exposed electrical plug prongs. An upstanding flange or border is provided on all four sides of the face plate and a flange receiving cavity is formed between the face plate and flange or border at its lower and upper ends for receiving mating flanges on the upper and lower ends of the box-like cover. Flanges are also provided on the exterior of the vertical sides of the box-like cover for sliding over the vertical sides of the upstanding flange of the face plate when the two members are coupled to provide further locking engagement.

Abstract: An electric outlet safety plate incorporates sliding cover elements which, in various positions, cover the electric outlet when not in use, open for insertion of an electric plug, and grasp the plug to prevent removal. A plate member includes a groove extending outwardly to the side from each of the electric outlet openings. A pair of substantially identical sliding members engage the groove from opposing sides of the plate member. The sliding members include an outlet covering portion which is spaced from the outer surface of the electric outlet and has its inner edges toothed to enhance their grasp upon the electric plug. The sliding members are lockable against outward movement on the plate member. Teeth are formed upon the plate member so as to extend within the groove, and a second set of teeth are formed upon the sliding member so as to releasably engage the teeth of the plate member.

Abstract: An outdoor weatherproof protective electrical outlet cover adapted to be attached in weatherproof connection to an electrical outlet comprising a base plate adapted to be attached in weatherproof connection with the electrical outlet, the base plate having an aperture of sufficient size to accommodate the electrical outlet positioned in a first orientation and a second orientation wherein only one electrical outlet orientation can be accommodated at a given time, an insert sized and adapted to fit within the aperture of the base plate in a first orientation and a second orientation, the aperture being of sufficient size to accommodate one electrical outlet orientation, and a protective housing defining a closed space enclosing the electrical outlet with at least one electrical plug present, the protective housing adapted to be mounted to the base plate.

Abstract: An electrical outlet safety cover is made in three simple pieces: a four walled body, a cap having cord egress slots, and a small closure slidably insertable into and removable from the four walled body. The closure optionally provides top or bottom cord egress, the cap slots providing frontal and partial side egress. The cap entraps the body and small closure upon assembly, assembly being secured by a screw, threaded through the cap and engaging preexisting threads in the electrical outlet. The safety cover components are uncomplicated and inexpensive, yet rugged. The body is selectively positioned to provide different cord egress configurations. Electrical cords are not constrained to describe sharp bends within the cover, and may not be pulled laterally so as to bend the cord plug prongs.

Abstract: A terminal member mounted in a connector is made repairable without removing a protection plate mounted in the connector while facilitating the movement of the protection plate. The protection plate is formed with jig holes close to terminal holes for allowing the terminal contact portions to penetrate therethrough. By utilizing a lever mounted to a lever type connector, the protection plate can be moved as interlocked with pivotal rotation of the lever.

Abstract: An apparatus including an outlet plate, with a perimeter flange coextensively arranged about the plate adjacent a perimeter edge of the plate, with the flange slidably and lockably receiving a housing, with the housing including an elongate slot directed through a forward wall thereof, with clip members mounted adjacent terminal ends of a continuous groove directed through side and top walls of the housing to secure the flange therewithin.

Abstract: An electrical wall plug outlet enclosure and safety device wherein a face plate is detachably mounted to the wall over the electrical wall plug outlet and in turn generally rectangular but tapered cover is detachably mounted to the face plate to prevent touching of the prongs of an inserted electrical plug and to prevent the insertion of an object, especially a metal object, into the electrical outlet when a plug is not inserted. The cover further has openings at opposite ends for passage of an electrical cord or cords attached at one end to an electrical plug and at its other end to an electrical appliance. The face plate has flexible wings or tabs extending horizontally outwardly from the approximate mid-portion of the face plate for engagement with longitudinally extending slots or openings formed on opposite sides of the cover to detachably secure the cover to the face plate.

Abstract: An electrical wall plug outlet enclosure and safety device wherein a face plate is detachably mounted to the wall over the electrical wall plug outlet and in turn a generally rectangular but tapered cover is detachably mounted to the face plate to prevent touching of an inserted electrical plug and to prevent the insertion of an object, especially a metal object, into the electrical outlet when a plug is not inserted. The cover further has openings at one end for passage of an electrical cord or cords attached at one end to an electrical plug and at its other end to an electrical appliance. The face plate has slots formed in or near its vertical edges for engagement with flanges formed on opposite sides of the box-like cover to detachably secure the box-like cover to the face plate.

Abstract: A pair of cam members are provided for connection between male and female connector housings. Each cam member is reciprocally movable between an end wall and an intermediate portion of a hood portion of the female housing, and of a bifurcated configuration having a pair of opposed arms and a rear plate interconnecting the pair of arms, each of the arms having a drive projection. The cam members are adapted to be angularly movably attached to the hood portion, whereby when the female housing is not in use, an opening of the hood portion is closed by the rear plates of the pair of cam members which are turned generally upright.

Abstract: A child-proof plug cover includes a covering device designed to overlie an existing double electrical receptacle as commonly found mounted on a wall. The device is sized to allow receipt of two electrical plugs as plugged within the receptacles with their cords extending outwardly from the covering device. The covering device includes two door mechanisms each of which allows insertion of a plug with subsequent closing of a door mechanism to prevent a child from tampering with the device. The covering device may also be sized to preclude a child from pulling an electrical plug out of the wall receptacle.

Abstract: A protective sheath for insulating a live end of an electrical cable is provided, the sheath comprising a receptacle constructed of insulative material and having interior and exterior portions, the sheath including both open and closed ends, the open end being accessible for insertion of a live end of an electrical cable. The receptacle includes a structure of attaching the receptacle to an electrical cable near a live end thereof. A retainer mounting plate may be provided within the receptacle near the closed end, the mounting plate serving as a point of attachment for the live end of the electrical cable to be protected.

Abstract: A sheath, detachably attachable to a faceplate surrounding an electrical outlet, receives and shields an electrical plug plugged into the electrical outlet. One end of the sheath is constrictable to secure the sheath to the faceplate and the other end is constrictable about the cord extending from the electrical plug.

Abstract: A detachably attachable cover slidingly mates with a face plate surrounding an electrical socket to protect the electrical socket against incursion of water and contaminants. In a variant cover, a plugged in electrical plug is also protected. A flexible shroud is attachable to a continuous wall encircling the electrical socket to receive and shield both the electrical socket and a plugged in electrical plug.

Abstract: A flexible shroud is attachable to a wall at least partially encircling an electrical socket disposed in a face plate to receive and shield both the electrical socket and any plugged in electrical plug. A detachably attachable cover slidingly mates with the face plate to further protect the electrical socket, sheath and any plugged in plug against incursion of water and containments.

Abstract: An apparatus including a plug mounting a lock plate thereon, wherein the lock plate includes a plurality of downwardly appending locking links spaced apart a predetermined diameter. The mounting plate of the apparatus includes at least one rotatable outlet plate mounted within an associated annular opening captured therewithin. The outlet plate includes a plurality of spaced locking slots spaced apart at a predetermined diameter to receive the locking legs therewithin when the outlet plate is rotated from a horizontal first position to a vertical second position to align the locking legs with the locking slots.

Abstract: A shroud detachably attached to the face plate of an electrical socket extends posteriorly to enclose an electrical plug plugged into the electrical socket. The posterior end of the shroud is fastened about the electrical conductor extending from the electrical plug to make the interior of the shroud weather tight.

Abstract: An electrical outlet safety cover includes an apertured base plate to replace the conventional face plate of an electrical outlet and is attached to such outlet at the original screw position. A box-like cover with openings for passage of an electric cord is provided for attachment to the base plate so as to enclose a cord attached to the outlet. The cord passes over a stop bar on the base plate in registration with the openings in the cover so that access to the outlet through the openings as, for example, by a child's finger or a tool is prevented. The cover and base plate include complementary locking members that coact when the cover is introduced to the base plate to effectively lock the cover to the base plate in a position where the locking members are completely enclosed by the cover and inaccessible from outside the cover so that the cover cannot be removed by manual manipulation.

Abstract: An electrical plug-socket connection in which the socket is provided with sliding latch plates that fit in notches in the plug prongs to latch the prongs in the slots of the socket. Springs urge the latch plates toward their latching positions. Release buttons are diametrically opposite one another on the socket body and may be depressed to release the latch plates through lever arms which slide the latch plates against the spring force to release positions. The latch plates are then disengaged from the notches in the prongs and the prongs may be withdrawn from the slots in the socket. The face of the socket has waterproof gasket and the release buttons are covered by waterproof covers to make the plug-socket water tight.

Abstract: A safety cover for a dual outlet receptacle including a planar peripheral base edge, a central face panel offset laterally from the base edge and integrally jointed thereto by peripheral side panels. The face panel is inclined to define a tapered chamber of approximately maximum depth over one outlet and minimal depth over the second outlet. An elongate aperture is defined through the face panel at a position generally corresponding to the maximum depth of the chamber and is configured to allow passage of the plug in one rotated position thereof and to preclude retraction of the plug upon rotational alignment of the plug for engagement with the corresponding outlet. The second aperture through the face panel is of a size, and so aligned with the second outlet, as to allow for direct engagement of a plug therethrough and into the outlet.

Abstract: A jack security device, especially suitable for standard telephone jacks mounted at a panel of an access cabinet, can either prevent unauthorized access to a secured empty jack or prevent removal of a plug from a jack in use. An end portion of the device partially covers the plug receiving jack opening. The main body of the device carries a key-actuated tumbler and slides into an access cabinet housing recess adjacent to the jack. A locking tab carried by an inner end of the tumbler engages a surface provided in the housing to place the device in a locked condition with the flanged end portion partially covering the secure jack. Additionally, arrangements within the access cabinet are provided for overriding a locked condition of the device without the need for a lock actuating key.

Abstract: A connector for connecting an electrical conductor to an electrical terminal in which two integrally formed shank portion extend at an angle to each other. One shank portion is adapted to extend in a terminal and the other shank portion is adapted for connection to a conductor and extends downwardly from the first shank portion to minimize stress on the latter connection. A notch is formed in the one shank portion to secure the connector in the terminal.

Abstract: A safety adaptor for a male electrical connector housing having at least one male terminal is provided. A body member having a space therein of a configuration to receive the electrical connector housing while operatively supporting a cantilevering of the male terminal from the body member is utilized. A cover member can be flexibly linked to the body member for locking the safety adaptor to the electrical connector housing. A pair of parallel prongs can extend from the body member and can be positioned for limiting the size of a complementary female connector capable of operatively receiving the male terminal member.

Abstract: A multi-service electrical outlet module which combines at a single outlet location, the outlets required for making connection to various electrical systems such as power, telephone, computer systems, television antenna etc.

Abstract: A device for providing security and environmental protection to an individual telephone subscribed pair having an appearance at a building entrance terminal. The device prevents unauthorized removal of an R.J. 11 plug, and selectively closes the opening leading to a corresponding R.J. 11 jack. In one embodiment, a sliding door is fixed upon a mounting plate and is secured in position by a simple tumbler type lock. In another embodiment, the lock itself includes integrally formed flanges that perform the same function as the sliding plate. In still another embodiment, the plate is substituted by a small padlock hasp.

Abstract: A shrouded electrical connector assembly with a male plug and a female socket, the male plug being contained within an insulating cup-shaped shroud and the female socket being contained within another insulating cup-shaped shroud. The male plug cup-shaped shroud is telescopable into the female socket cup-shaped shroud and a bayonet-type contact is provided between the male plug shroud and the female socket shroud. The male plug shroud partially telescopes into the female socket shroud before the male plug engages the female socket, and the male plug shroud and the female socket shroud each have aligned and opposed apertures to permit the shank of a T-shaped locking bar to be inserted therethrough, physically preventing the male plug from being brought into contact with the female socket. The locking bar is secured to the shrouded electrical connector assembly by a flexible cable and its shank is provided with one or more apertures to permit a lock to be attached therethrough.

Abstract: A protective cover for restricting access to the female sockets or connectors of an electrical outlet, thereby protecting infants and small children and others of limited understanding against electrical shock. The cover includes a base plate bearing an externally threaded boss which replaces the conventional outlet cover; a safety cap of the push-and-twist type threaded on the boss; protective members which are clamped by the safety cap against the boss overlying the socket being protected to deny access to the socket, both when the socket is in use and when it is not in service; and a platelike shield which normally overlies, and denies access to, a second female socket of the typical double socket wall outlet. This shield can be swung aside after backing off the safety cap to furnish unprotected, but controlled, and typically temporary, access to that second female socket.

Abstract: A cover for restricting access to the female sockets of an electrical outlet, thereby protecting infants and small children and others of limited understanding against electrical shock. The cover includes a plate bearing externally threaded bosses which replaces the conventional outlet cover, safety caps of the push-and-twist type, and protective members which are clamped against the boss overlying the socket being protected by the safety cap to deny access to the socket, both when the socket is in use and when it is not in service.