Patent ID: 9722358
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: H01R

Claim:
1. An apparatus for retaining a plug in an outlet, the outlet including a body portion and a lip portion, the body portion secured within an electronic device enclosure panel opening by retention tabs positioned on the outlet body portion, the retention tabs in engagement with the interior of the enclosure panel to force the lip portion against the exterior of the enclosure panel, the apparatus comprising: a substantially flat rear panel having a left, right and top side defining a u-shaped interior midsection, said left, right and top sides adaptable for engagement between said outlet lip portion and said enclosure panel exterior; a securing portion extending outward from said rear panel to secure the plug in the outlet, wherein said securing portion includes a pair of arms extending outward from said left and said right sides of said rear panel to a hooked end, said hooked end adaptable for engagement with said plug for securing said plug in said outlet.