Patent ID: 7101201
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for selectively disabling power to an electrical device comprising: a male plug member electrically connected to an electrical device, said male plug member including a plurality of conductive pins surrounded by a shroud; a socket member electrically connected to a power source and hingedly joined to said male plug member, said socket member including a plurality of receptacles each for receiving one of said pins whereby said male plug member is pivoted into and out of engagement with said socket member to selectively establish electrical communication therebetween; means for locking said male plug member in a disengaged position relative to said socket member preventing unauthorized users from re-establishing electrical communication therebetween; a flexible conduit extending from said male plug member to said electrical device, said conduit receiving a plurality of cables, each cable electrically connected to one of said pins and said electrical device, said flexible conduit allowing said plug member to be maneuvered relative to said socket member without repositioning said electrical device.