Patent ID: 6519208
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: A63F,G04G

Abstract:
A lockable timer assembly that mounts onto an electrical wall outlet for controlling time of access to an electric appliance which includes a cordset having a plug at its end, comprising:a closable outlet cover enclosure which includes a back outlet cover plate member and a mating front cover member hingedly connected thereto; said back outlet cover plate member having at least one opening therein to permit access to an outlet receptacle of said wall outlet, and at least one screw hole positioned to permit said back outlet cover plate member to receive a screw for mounting onto said wall outlet; corresponding hinge members on said back outlet cover plate member and on said front cover member to permit the back outlet cover plate member and the front cover member to open and close onto one another; lock retaining means in one or both of said front cover member and said back outlet cover plate member to receive a lock device when said front cover member is closed against said back outlet cover plate member and means to permit passage of said cordset between said back outlet cover plate member and said front cover member and preventing withdrawal of the plug from said outlet cover enclosure when said front cover member is closed against said back outlet cover plate member; a user-settable timer switch device having a housing, electrical tangs that project from a back side of the housing and fit into said outlet receptacle, and an electrical receptacle to receive the plug of the appliance cordset, said timer having a height, width, and breadth; and wherein said back outlet cover plate member and said front cover member together define an interior volume of sufficient height, width, and breadth to accommodate said timer switch device and said plug.