Patent ID: 8021174
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An outlet cover for an electrical outlet which prevents unintentional disconnection of an electrical cord from the electrical outlet, comprising: a plate having at least one opening sized and positioned to receive an electrical plug; a lid hingedly attached to the plate so that the lid can be moved between an open position that allows access to the electrical outlet and a closed position wherein the electrical outlet is covered by the lid; wherein the lid includes wherein the electrical cord is capable of being positioned between the prong and the base, and between the prong and the at least one bump, whereby the electrical cord engages the prong and the at least one bump, and the prong and the at least one bump cooperate together to secure the electrical cord such that the electrical plug is not unintentionally disconnected from an electrical outlet when a tension force is applied to the electrical cord.