Patent ID: 8770994
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A child resistant safety plug accessory comprising: an interfacing member with slots provided thereon, which is adapted for sliding onto electrical prongs of a male-pronged plug; wherein collapsible prong members extend outwardly in order to cover the electrical prongs; wherein the collapsible prong members are biased outwardly, and extend and retract when touching a wall surface of an electrical outlet or female-pronged plug; wherein the interfacing member includes a cut line, which enables an earth prong portion to be severed from the interfacing member in order for the accessory to be configured for use with a 2-pronged male plug as opposed to a 3-pronged male plug; wherein the interfacing member includes a strap that extends from the interfacing member upwardly to a distal end wherein tie-strap slots are provided, and enable a zip-tie to secure the strap to an electrical cord that is associated with the male-pronged plug.