Patent ID: 6011328
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electric power lockout apparatus, comprising:an input terminal for electrically coupling the apparatus to a device requiring electric power;a switch electrically coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal and capable of assuming an open state wherein the input terminal is electrically isolated from the output terminal and a closed state wherein the input terminal is electrically coupled to the output terminal;a first lock controlling operation of the switch, wherein the switch cannot assume the closed state unless the first lock is unlocked at least momentarily;a locking structure for securing the power cord of the device requiring electric power to the electric power lockout apparatus; anda keyswitch having first, second, and third positions, wherein the switch assumes the closed state while the keyswitch is in the first position, the switch assumes the open state while the keyswitch is in the second position, and the switch cannot assume the closed state unless the first lock is unlocked at least momentarily while the keyswitch is in the third position.