Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
439133000 | WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK | 48 |
20080227316 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - The electrical connector of the invention includes an insulative body and a plurality of conductive terminals. The insulative body has a plurality of terminal receiving passages accommodating the conductive terminals. The electrical connector further includes a shell, and the shell connects to the insulative body to form a mating port. The conductive terminals can be assembled on the electrical connector of the invention from a front direction and a back direction, even from an up direction and a down direction. Accordingly, the electrical connector of the invention can be with better performance, and the cost is lowered. | 09-18-2008 |
20090017655 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including an electronic device main body provided with an external device connection terminal and a plurality of manipulation keys, an external device manipulation unit to surround the connection terminal, the external device manipulation unit being movable in at least two positions, and a main control unit to control manipulation signals input from the manipulation keys and the external device manipulation unit is provided. | 01-15-2009 |
20090023315 | CONNECTION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connection system, in particular an electrical connection system, having a male connector and having a female connector has a bayonet-type connection for connecting the male connector and the female connector. The bayonet-type connection has at least one axially extending insertion channel and at least one adjoining latching position, which is offset in the circumferential direction with respect thereto, in the female connector, the end side of the female connector, which end side is provided for connection to the male connector, being covered by a cover, which is arranged adjustably in the female connector such that, when the male connector is positioned on it, the opening is released by this male connector in order to produce the connection. | 01-22-2009 |
20090075503 | Single use security module mezannine connector - An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a tool. The electrical connector includes a contact having a compliant jog section disposed between first and second ends of the contact. The tool is required to press-fit the connector to an electrical device without deforming the compliant jog section of the contact. | 03-19-2009 |
20090111301 | CONNECTOR - A prevention part projected forward from a rear-end surface of a hood part ( | 04-30-2009 |
20090117761 | ELECTRICAL FITTING AND SAFETY COVER - A safety cover for a socket or switch has a frame arranged to extend on three sides of a rectangular faceplate of the socket or switch and a cover panel hinged to the frame for pivotal movement towards and away from a position in which the cover panel conceals the faceplate. The frame is of U-shape and defines an opening in which the faceplate is received. The frame has inwardly directed lips contiguous with a rear face of the frame that locate behind the faceplate on opposite sides of the opening clear of the fixing screws used to secure the faceplate to a mounting box. The safety cover can be fitted by partially releasing the screws and sliding the lips under the faceplate as the frame is positioned around the faceplate and then tightening the screws to secure the faceplate and hold the frame in place by securing the lips under the faceplate. | 05-07-2009 |
20090203239 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING WITH SECURE ACCESS - The invention relates to a device for connecting with secure access, comprising a socket ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090221166 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE WITH AN I/O WIRING INTERFACE - An I/O wiring interface ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090263993 | Locking Seal for Data Ports and Associated Methods - A jack port locking device includes a base having side longitudinal slots. A protrusion extends upwardly into the slot. The base's top is compressible between a released and a compressed position. A ramp slopes upward from the front end. A stop higher than the ramp is positioned rearward of the ramp. A front portion of the device in the compressed position is dimensioned for insertion into a port so that the ramp is retained within the port when the device is in the released position. When the device is retained within the port, the protrusion prevents sufficient compression to remove the device from the port, and the stop is positioned to prevent access into the port. Preferably, the device is removable only by destroying the device's integrity. The device may have an electronically pollable sensor for detecting the device's presence in a port over a network. | 10-22-2009 |
20100022108 | Apparatus For Plug-In and Plug-Out Protection - A telecommunications plug comprising: a plug body; plug latches mounted on the plug body, the plug latches being movable between a latched and unlatched state; a boot cap having arms extending therefrom, each arm including a camming surface engaging an outside surface of the plug latches, wherein moving the boot cap in a first direction drives the latches towards each other; a cap latch mounted to the boot cap, the cap latch having a distal end positioned between the latches preventing movement of the boot cap in the first direction; the boot cap including an opening for receiving a key to deflect the cap latch allowing movement of the boot cap in the first direction. | 01-28-2010 |
20100093198 | Safety protection structure for universal sockets - A safety protection structure for universal sockets, comprising: a second module; a second slant to contact the second pin of a 3-pin plug; a sliding chute configured in parallel to the movement direction of the second module; a third module; a third slant to contact the third pin of a 3-pin plug, and matching the sliding chute of the second module. The sliding chute is configured to ensure that the third and the second module are relatively independent and movable. The second module and third module are respectively configured with a surface area to block the second pin and third pin of the 3-pin plug at the same time. In this configuration, the insulation board is closed when the pin of the plug is inserted incorrectly preventing the pin from contacting the conducting plate in the socket, and the insulation boards in the jacks not inserted with the pins remain closed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100112838 | CARD SOCKET ASSEMBLY - A card socket assembly includes a main body, a hinge assembly; a cover rotatably assembled on the main body by the hinge assembly; and a release button releasably latching the cover to the main body. When the release button is detached from the cover, the cover is rotated relative to the main body by the hinge assembly. | 05-06-2010 |
20100136809 | Safety Device for a Plug (Patch Guard) - The invention relates to a security device for a plug ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100184313 | Block-Out Cover and Removal Tool - A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover. | 07-22-2010 |
20100317204 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES - A control apparatus for controlling a plurality of electrical devices is provided. The control apparatus includes a first body member, a second body member hingedly attached to the first body member, a power outlet strip, a power key lock, and an electronic timer. The control apparatus is capable of assuming one of a plurality of positions between an open position and a closed position. The power outlet strip includes a plurality of electrical receptacles and each of the plurality of electrical receptacles is capable of receiving an electric socket of an electrical device of the plurality of electrical devices. The power key lock and the electronic timer are disposed on the first body member. The electronic timer is capable of activating the power key lock for controlling power supply to the plurality of electrical devices connected to the plurality of electrical receptacles of the power outlet strip. | 12-16-2010 |
20100323541 | COAXIAL CABLE PORT LOCKING TERMINATOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable interface port locking terminator including an outer terminator housing and an inner connector body housed within the outer terminator housing. The coaxial cable interface port locking terminator further includes a ratcheting device in operable communication with the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body, the ratcheting device preventing rotation of the outer terminator housing with respect to the inner connector body when the outer terminator housing is rotated in the first direction, the ratcheting device including at least one separate component from the outer terminator housing and the inner connector body. Furthermore, rotation of the outer terminator housing in a second direction does not cause rotation of the inner connector body in the second direction. | 12-23-2010 |
20110070756 | Electrical Outlet plate Control Arrangement - A securement housing arrangement for attachment to a baseplate frame arrangement having electrical outlets arranged therewithin, to protect and control the use of electrical plugs in those outlets and power cables with respect to that securement housing, comprising: a wall of the housing having at least one opening for the passage of a power cable therethrough; a biasable locking lever arranged on a wall of the housing so as to secure the housing to a base plate frame arrangement, and to permit that locking lever to be controllably secured to that enclosure housing. | 03-24-2011 |
20110136357 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A data storage device is provided. At least a storage section configured to store information therein and a connection terminal configured to transmit information are mounted on a substrate. A casing accommodates the substrate, the casing is formed with an opening to expose a connection portion of the connection terminal to the outside. A shield plate configured to shield the opening of the casing. A shield plate actuation mechanism is configured to detect a connection state between the connection terminal and a receiving terminal to which the connection terminal is connected and actuate the shield plate. The shield plate actuation mechanism actuates the shield plate to shield the opening when the shield plate actuation mechanism detects that the connection terminal is separated from the receiving terminal. | 06-09-2011 |
20110207347 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION TO OUTLET - An unauthorized connection prevention device use with an outlet, which is electrically connectable to a connection plug arranged on a basal end of a charging cable that supplies commercial power to a power receiving connector. The unauthorized connection prevention device includes a verification circuit that performs verification to determine whether an authorized operator is electrically connecting the connection plug to the outlet. A lock mechanism switches, in accordance with a result of the verification performed by the verification circuit, between an unlocked state, which permits connection of the connection plug to an outlet port of the outlet, and a locked state, which prohibits connection of the connection plug to the outlet port. | 08-25-2011 |
20110281447 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR POWER FEEDING PLUG - A power feeding plug for use with a power receiving connector includes a hook that engages the power receiving connector. A manual operation portion is operated to disengage the hook from the power receiving connector. A locking device selectively prohibits operation of the manual operation portion. The locking device includes a key cylinder operated by an authentic mechanical key. A lock mechanism moves in cooperation with the key cylinder. When the authentic mechanical key operates the key cylinder, the lock mechanism is moved between a lock position, to prohibit removal of the power feeding plug from the power receiving connector, and an unlock position, to permit removal of the power feeding plug from the power receiving connector. | 11-17-2011 |
20110300727 | CONNECTION RECEPTACLE LOCK AND SECURITY STRUCTURE - A lock and security structure is provided for a connection receptacle and includes a connection port, a pawl portion, and a lock and security portion. The connection port forms a receiving space and a slide channel defined in a surface of the receiving space. The pawl portion includes at least one fixed end and the pawl portion is located adjacent to an end surface of the connection port. The pawl portion forms at least one barb. The lock and security portion includes a bar portion and a board portion. The bar portion is formed on one end of the board portion. The lock and security portion is movable along the slide channel in an extension direction of the slide channel. When the lock and security portion is moved to a first position, the bar portion engages the pawl portion. When the lock and security portion is moved to a second position, the bar portion disengages from the pawl portion. | 12-08-2011 |
20110318947 | UNLOCKING DEVICE, CONNECTOR DEVICE, AND CONNECTOR | 12-29-2011 |
20120045912 | Multi-Contact Connector System - A connector system for Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing devices provides a means to detachably connect a variety of accessories to a sound processor, including batteries, earhooks, telecoils, auxiliary microphones, FM receivers, and input jacks for miscellaneous devices. The present invention provides an efficient and economical sealing connection, eliminating the introduction of sweat, body fluid and other contaminants into the connection area, which otherwise would result in corrosion and eventually disable the connected device. A wiping contact formed by a configuration of cam contacts and a flex circuit with a configuration of corresponding contacts is combined with a rotational engagement mechanism to create a vibration-resistant high contact density connector that is moisture proof when engaged. | 02-23-2012 |
20120064744 | Safety Device For Electrical Connectors, Particularly Useful During Installation of Solar Energy Equipment - An electrical safety device comprises a lockable container, the lockable container including a pair of compartments, each one of the compartments capable of holding in electrical isolation one of a respective pair of complementary electrical connectors, each one of the complementary electrical connectors attached to a cable, the cable passing through a hole formed in the lockable container. When the safety device is closed and locked, the electrical connectors are not accessible except to the person with the lock. When the time arrives for the electrical connectors to be connected, the authorized person unlocks the device and connects them. Such a device is of particular importance to installers of solar energy equipment where solar panels are connected in series (in a grid) and the connectors can connect cables carrying high voltage current. | 03-15-2012 |
20120208382 | Security Device - A security device for preventing or inhibiting unauthorized separation of a first part (e.g., a cable filter device) from a second part (e.g., a cable signal source) includes a connector having first and second connector parts which are freely rotatable with respect to each other, the first connector part including a male threaded end for removable connection to the first part and the second connector part including a female connector end for removable connection to the second part. A cylindrical sheath extends in covering relation to the first and second connector parts and is freely rotatable with respect thereto. In the attached condition, the first and second connector parts are accessible for attachment and removal only with a specially configured tool. | 08-16-2012 |
20120208383 | LEVER-TYPE CONNECTOR - A lever-type connector includes a connector housing, a cover attached to the connector housing, a lever rotatably mounted on the connector housing. The lever is rotated in a situation that a mating connector is fitted to the connector housing in a half-fitted condition, thereby moving the mating connector with respect to the connector housing from the half-fitting condition to a completely fitting condition. A retaining portion is provided on the lever. A lock portion provided on the cover is engaged with the retaining portion when the lever has been rotated. A lever claw portion is provided on the retaining portion. The lock portion is provided on a distal end portion of the lock arm. A lock protection portion is provided on the retaining portion so as to be positioned away from a rotation center of the lever than the lever claw portion so that the lock protection portion covers the lock portion. | 08-16-2012 |
20120270427 | Block-Out Cover and Removal Tool - A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover. | 10-25-2012 |
20130017694 | SECURITY SHIELD AND TOOLAANM Rodrigues; Julio F.AACI ColliervilleAAST TNAACO USAAGP Rodrigues; Julio F. Collierville TN USAANM Tremba; Timothy NoelAACI CayutaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Tremba; Timothy Noel Cayuta NY US - Security systems, including shields, adapters, and/or tools, for limiting access to a coaxial cable connector are provided. A shield comprises an outer shield configured to limit access to the coaxial cable connector. The coaxial cable connector comprises a fastener portion that is configured to be rotatable with respect to a body portion of the coaxial cable connector. The shield further comprises an adapter configured to be coupled to the outer shield. The adapter is configured to engage a side of the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector. The adapter is further configured to engage a tool configured to rotate the adapter such that, when engaged with both the tool and the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector, the adapter is configured to rotate the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector upon rotation of the adapter by the tool. | 01-17-2013 |
20130029504 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL SOCKET - A locking device is provided for an electrical socket. The locking device includes a device body having a projecting member projecting from the device body, wherein the projecting member is adapted for engagement with an aperture provided in an electrical socket. The projecting member has first and second positions. In a first position the projecting member is adapted for engagement with the aperture and the locking device can be connected and disconnected from the socket. In a second position, the projecting member cannot disengage from the aperture and the projecting member is lockable in the second position. The electrical socket may be a power cable receiver on an electrical appliance, or a power supply socket. | 01-31-2013 |
20130052846 | LOCKOUT DEVICE - A lockout device configured to be lockingly secured to an external structure includes a housing defining an opening sized to receive the external structure, at least one gripping member disposed within the housing and positioned to receive the external structure, and a driving member assembled with the housing. The at least one gripping member is movable in an axial direction between a first position in which internal surfaces of the housing urge the at least one gripping member into gripping engagement with the external structure, and a second position in which the internal surfaces of the housing allow the at least one gripping member to expand to release the external structure. The driving member is operatively connected with the at least one gripping member for movement of the at least one gripping member between the first and second positions. | 02-28-2013 |
20130130522 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS | 05-23-2013 |
20130178081 | SIGNAL CONNECTOR ANTI-THEFT DEVICE SET - A signal connector anti-theft device set includes a cap, a rotating member defining multiple through holes and rotatably set in the cap, a locking member abutted against the rotating member in the cap and having a driven structure facing toward the through holes of the rotating member, and a hand tool having a working tip for rotating the rotating member into accurate alignment with the driven structure of the rotating member and then inserting through the through holes of the rotating member into the driven structure to rotate the locking member between a locking position and an unlocking position. | 07-11-2013 |
20130244459 | PROTECTION MODULE FOR DATA TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR - A protection module includes a protective cover having a first main body and an elastic arm, and a cover removing tool having a second main body, at least one elastic engaging pin and a release pin. The first main body has at least one engaging slot and a retaining slot; the elastic arm has a free front end with at least one beveled slot. The release pin is longer than the elastic engaging pin and has a thickness larger than a height of two raised portions in a socket of the data transmission connector, and has an acute-angled beveled free end. The elastic engaging pin has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the engaging slot and has a free end with a retaining block. The protective cover is plugged into the data transmission connector for protecting the same against damages caused by maliciously applied force or improper use of it. | 09-19-2013 |
20130288494 | KEYING MECHANISM FOR DEVICE BAY - A keying mechanism within a device bay allows a device connector of a device to make electrical connection with the device bay connector when a key slot of the device is located in one of a plurality of predetermined locations on the device. The keying mechanism prevents the device connector from making electrical connection with the device bay connector when the device does not have a key slot in any of the predetermined locations. | 10-31-2013 |
20130337669 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CONNECTOR - A latch-locking device for an electric vehicle charging connector having a movable latching element for engaging a matching latching element on a charging station, or on an electric vehicle. The latch-locking device includes a movable latch-locking element mounted adjacent the matching latching element on the charging station or an electric vehicle for movement, in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the movable latching element, between a retracted position spaced away from the matching latching element and an advanced position where the latch-locking element overlaps at least a portion of the movable latching element when the movable latching element is engaged with the matching latching element. An actuator is coupled to the latch-locking element for moving the locking element between the retracted and advanced positions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140057468 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A PLUG COUPLING DEVICE ARRANGED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE, A CHARGING STATION OR A WALL - The invention relates to a locking system for a plug coupling device and to a plug coupling device having a housing in which the locking system according to the invention is arranged. A plug having a projection, which may for example be a guide pin of a commercially available safety plug, can be coupled to the plug coupling device by means of the locking system according to the invention, wherein a locking device in the form of a slider engages behind the projections of the plug such that the plug coupled to the plug coupling device cannot be removed from the plug coupling device. In addition, the locking device being in the locking position prevents an unauthorised insertion of a plug into the plug coupling device. | 02-27-2014 |
20140220802 | LOCKOUT AND TAGGING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY FOR A SWITCHABLE ENERGY ISOLATION DEVICE SUCH AS A TERMINAL BLOCK - A lockout and tagging device and assembly for a switchable energy isolation device such as a terminal block are provided. The lockout and tagging device includes a base member configured to support a tag and a male member extending from the base member and including a retaining portion complementary to a female receptacle of the isolation device to retain the male member in a female receptacle after insertion of the male member into the female receptacle. The lockout and tagging device also includes a blocking member extending from the base member. The blocking member positively blocks an actuator of the isolation device from moving and switching the isolation device into its non-isolating state when the male member is retained in the female receptacle. A circuit coupled to the isolation device is positively de-energized when the actuator is blocked in the isolating state. | 08-07-2014 |
20140308831 | CONNECTOR - A connector for disconnecting electrical lines from a module or connecting them to the module includes a first housing part formed as a flap and a second housing part second housing part formed as a base part with an inner and outer sides, and a coding element receptacle for accepting a coding element, which interacts with a mating coding element disposed in the module, wherein the coding element receptacle is integrated into the base part and, looking towards the inner side, bears a first label field, and the base part is formed on the outer side in the area of the coding element receptacle with an opening and a second label field assigned to the opening, and in addition to numbers/letters, the label fields have marking lines disposed such that, when the coding element is plugged in, the markings match markings disposed on the coding element. | 10-16-2014 |
20150017824 | LOCK DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A lock device for electronic apparatus includes a lock body and a key member. The lock body includes a front end, a rear end, and a bottom side defined between the front and the rear end and having at least one retaining section provided thereon. The lock body is configured for inserting into a slot on an electronic apparatus. When the lock body is inserted into the slot, the bottom side of the lock body is located corresponding to a plurality of terminals in the slot with the retaining section abutted against inner sides of the terminals, so that the lock body is held in the slot to lock the same. The key member is configured for detachably engaging with a lock core structure of the lock body, so that the lock body can be inserted into and extracted from the slot only with the key member. | 01-15-2015 |
20150099379 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL PLUG AND RECEPTACLE - A safety device prevents the terminal of an electrical plug from being disengaged from or engaged with an electrical receptacle. When the terminal is engaged with the receptacle, a tubular lock-in member slides over the plug to obstruct the release of a plug securing means that secures the plug to the receptacle. A retainer member attaches to the lock-in member and engages the receptacle or a part attached to the receptacle to limit the movement of the lock-in member. When the terminal is disengaged from the receptacle, a lock-out member obstructs contact between the terminal and the receptacle and engages the plug securing means. The lock-in member obscures the plug securing means and is secured to the lock-in member by the retainer member and the keyed lockable means. | 04-09-2015 |
20150333441 | LATCH ASSEMBLIES FOR CONNECTOR SYSTEMS - A connector system includes a cartridge having at least one cavity configured to hold connector modules therein. The connector system also includes at least one slider latch housed in the cartridge. The at least one slider latch is movable in a longitudinal direction and has at least one groove configured to receive a cam of a corresponding connector module to secure the connector modules to the cartridge. The at least one slider latch has a biasing member operably coupled thereto. The biasing member biases the slider latch in a biasing direction. The biasing member forces the at least one slider latch to return to a latched position after the cam is received in the profiled groove. The connector system also includes a discharge mechanism configured to move a discharge slider. | 11-19-2015 |
20160043516 | CONFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR KEY FOR ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS - A configurable electrical connector key for connecting an electronic door lock to an external unit, such as a lock monitoring or control system, includes a connector key housing shaped to engage the electronic door lock and a configurable circuit mounted within the connector key housing that makes a configured interconnection between selected components within the door lock and the external unit. The combination of an electrical connector key and an electronic door lock and a system and method including multiple differently configured electrical connector keys and one or more standardized electronic door locks allow selected sensors and functions of the door lock to enabled by selecting an appropriately configured electrical connector key. | 02-11-2016 |
20160093981 | Safety electrical outlet arrangement - A lockout frame arrangement for an electrical outlet box arrangement, comprising an electrical outlet box arranged for receipt of electrical outlets, a cover plate attachable to an open side of the electrical outlet box, for securement of electrical sockets therewithin, with a rectilinear outer cover capturing frame securely sandwiched between the cover plate and the open side of the electrical outlet box. An outer protective cover plate is matingly attached to and securable within a perimeter of the outer cover capturing frame. | 03-31-2016 |
439134000 | Prong cover | 5 |
20080233777 | Device for restricting unauthorized access to electrical receptacles - A receptacle shroud and shroud removal tool coact to selectively restrict unauthorized access to a channel-bound electrical receptacle. The receptacle shroud comprises a channel-engaging wall and a receptacle cover. The receptacle cover comprises a tool-receiving aperture. The channel-engaging wall is sized and shaped for snug insertion in a pedestal-bounding, structure-receiving channel. The channel-engaging wall is retained by friction forces at shroud-to-channel interfacing. The shroud removal tool comprises a shroud-engaging end and a handle end. The shroud-engaging end is insertable through the tool-receiving aperture. The handle end enables a user to manually impart shroud-removing forces to the shroud-engaging end, which shroud-engaging end transfers the shroud-removing forces to the receptacle shroud. The shroud-removing forces are operable to remove the channel-engaging wall from the structure-receiving channel. | 09-25-2008 |
20080261420 | Safety electric plug for preventing electric shock - Described is a safety power plug having electric plug prongs made of conductive material that exist having a insulated base portion housed inside the plug extending uniformly from and forming a nonconductive proximal portion, a conductive center portion and a distal nonconductive portion to allow the center conductive portion of the prong to be housed inside the female receptacle when a electrical connection is made thus preventing an electrical shock or fire. | 10-23-2008 |
20100022109 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION APPARATUS - Electrical connection apparatus is provided including engagement means to allow attachment of the apparatus to an electrical appliance or electrical socket in use and at least first and second electrical connection means which can communicate with each other in use to allow the flow of electrical charge therebetween. The apparatus further includes movement means arranged to allow relative movement of the at least first and/or second electrical connection means between a first position, wherein electrical charge can flow therebetween, and a second position, wherein the flow of electrical charge is prevented. The relative movement takes place over a pre-determined time period following actuation or on actuation of said movement means to provide a timing mechanism for the apparatus. | 01-28-2010 |
20120264314 | ELECTRICAL PLUG SAFETY DEVICE - An electrical plug safety device ( | 10-18-2012 |
20160156120 | ELECTRIC APPARATUS WITH SAFETY CONNECTOR FOR PREVENTING ELECTRIC SHOCK | 06-02-2016 |