Patent ID: 8556647
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. In combination with an electrical socket mounted in an electrical box, a cover plate secured to the electrical socket and having an opening permitting access to the electrical socket, and a plug secured to an end of an electrical cord and having prongs for insertion in the electrical socket, a plug latch comprising: a generally U-shaped, resilient female latch component secured to the cover plate, projecting outwardly from the cover plate, and having a latch opening and an outer lip, said female latch component having a first position and a flexed position, and a fixed stud projecting outwardly from a side of the plug, said latch opening of said female latch component configured to receive said stud, wherein said female latch component flexes upon engagement of said stud with said outer lip when inserting the plug into the electrical socket thereby moving said female latch component to said flexed position; wherein said female latch component returns to said first position and said latch opening engages said stud when the plug is inserted into the electrical socket thereby locking the plug in the electrical socket to prevent withdrawal of the plug from the electrical socket.