Patent ID: 6257908
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An improved electrical receptacle for preventing an infant from gaining access to said receptacle's electrical contacts, comprising:a) a housing defining plural slots adapted to provide access to said electrical contacts disposed behind said housing;b) a cover rotatably mounted to said housing, rotatably movable between at least first and second positions, said cover defining plural openings, said openings adapted to provide access to said housing slots when said cover is in said first position and said cover masking said housing slots when said cover is in said second position;c) means for urging said cover from said first position toward said second position when not restrained; andd) at least one catch pin adapted to engage one of said cover openings when said cover is in said second position whereby said cover is prevented from moving to said first position without releasing said catch pin and means for urging said catch pin into engagement with said cover opening when aligned therewith.