Abstract:
A Securing electrical receptacle is provided, having plug receptors movably fastened within the chambers of the body capable of securing the power blades of an inserted male connector while allowing inward or outward movement to selected on or off positions, the receptacle further utilizes blade slot blocking members to obstruct foreign object insertion when improperly initiated without the male connector. The on and off availability is afforded by selection members disposed within the chambers providing a positive positioning in a sequential manner while inward and outward movement is directed by spring members adjacent each plug receptor in each chamber, a completed circuit is accomplished when the conductive contacts disposed within the body communicate with the conductive contacts within the plug receptors at the on position, simultaneously initiating the securing means thereto respectfully engage the power blades of the inserted male connector, similarly the ground receiving members are positioned within the plug receptors there to receive an inserted ground pin and communicate during and after relocation with grounding means to complete a grounded circuit, Foreign object obstruction is provided by blocking members that do not impede insertion, but are activated only when power is available and adapted to cover the blade entry slots having access to the contact members when initiated without male connector insertion and further to bind in a resilient manner against the power blades of the inserted male connector ready to cover the blade entry slots in the case of a forced male connector removal.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0001]     1. Field of the Invention  
         [0002]     The present invention relates in general to electrical receptacles and more particular to securing or locking electrical receptacles with on and off capabilities not requiring rotation or and actuator.  
         [0003]     2. Description of Prior Art  
         [0004]     Possible electrical shock or physical damage to small children is always a prevalent thought in the minds of most parents and other concerned persons. In addition through our own experiences most of us have found that we too are not exempt from these unexpected accidental electrical mishaps. Many a person has received minor and even life threatening damage by merely inserting an electrical plug into a receptacle while accidentally touching one of both prongs. Continually powered outlets pose the danger of electrical shock by this accidental contact with the blades of the plug during insertion.  
         [0005]     According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission there are approximately 4,000 injuries (with some deaths) in the United States per year caused by electrical receptacles, the No. 1 cause of shock among small children is the insertion of metal keys into the electrical receptacle. The remaining numbers are divided into many categories, one of these such categories are injuries sustained from merely brushing up against an electrical receptacle resulting in shock or burn, this damage is caused by arc fault. This Arc Fault can be clearly seen when one plugs any device into a live electrical receptacle, upon insertion one will be able to witness the spark as the current is completed. With that, among the many fires that are caused by electrical receptacles each year in throughout the US, the No. 1 cause is arc fault, which is an unstable current surge in the electric lead lines causing a spike. These spikes are known to complete the circuit by connecting the two power blade slots of the receptacle by way of arc while the receptacle is not in use. This poses a fire danger especially when flammable objects are found next to the receptacles in question. Surge protectors address this issue in order to protect our expensive electronics by regulating the electrical current with intent to avoid possible spikes by terminating the power at a predefined level.  
         [0006]     Along with that is the aggravation concerning power cords that are inadvertently displace from the outlet at what is seemingly the wrong time. With conventional outlets this could not be helped unless special attention were taken to ensure that no undue force were imposed upon the connection.  
         [0007]     The most common household outlet has a pair of terminal contacts that receives the blade type terminal and are biased into contact with the blade terminal. The biasing force of the terminal contacts against the terminal blades is relatively light and the plug is easily inserted or removed from the outlet. The low pull force creates inconvenience where an inadvertent tug on an extension cord will pull the plug from the outlet. U.L. (Underwriters Laboratory) has specifications and definitions for each of the electrical receptacle that we enjoy every day. As there are many various receptacles available for each application, whether residential or the many levels of commercial and industrial including GFCI, U.L has set forth specification and definitions concerning the level of pull strength that it takes to remove the inserted male connector. In addition all other electrical product organizations such as NEMA (National Electric Manufactures Association) and NEC (National Electric code), all adopt  
         [0008]     U.L regulations in the fabrication and distribution of such products. It has always been a goal of electrical product designers to make the outlet as safe as humanly possible within the scope of manufacture since the very first concept.  
         [0009]     A number of the patents are directed at providing a safer outlet and locking the male connector securely while making power unavailable while not in use, one of these would be U.S. Pat. No. 5,286,213 this device offers such features, one being that it locks the male plug in securely, however not requiring a full insertion to provide power to partially inserted blades thereby creating a possible shock hazard. Furthermore if this design were fully turned to an on position without a male connector inserted it would render it as vulnerable as a typical outlet. However when not activated and used according to it&#39;s designers intention, the product would provide some level of safety concerning arc fault. This design, as with the others to follow requiring rotation of any kind would also require a substantial learning curve to operate, as well requiring face plate modifications if utilized as a wall receptacle. No. 5,286,213 as with the others to follow do not take into consideration various U.L (Underwriters Laboratory) safety specifications stating that a plug has a minimum and a maximum pull strength in order to remove the male connector without any activation other than pulling on the cord itself. All these such products would have to meet stringent regulation in order to approved and endorsed by such organizations as NESA, NEC, NEMA, USCPA, for commercial and residential use.  
         [0010]     Another such design would be U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,393,239, 5,129,836, 5,413,498 all three of these designs would positively lock the male connector in place, but would not however allow for a forcible removal without damaging the female receptacle or the power cord that is attached. These designs afford no safety against shock on insertion or a remedy for arc fault, Nos. 5,393,239, 5,129,836 and 5,413,498 all would also require an actuation button to engage and disengage a male connector whether used on a wall receptacle or extension cord.  
         [0011]     U.S. Pat. No. 4,846,707 employs an actuator arm that&#39;s operated with a heavy spring, this would of course make it hard for small children to operate, but it would be just as difficult for some of the elderly, not to mention it could require two hands in order to accomplish a successful insertion. As mentioned before U.L. (Underwriters Laboratory) has set forth definitions and specifications for many scenarios. For devices that employ actuators the concern is fatigue through multiple uses. These such rules and regulations would make it difficult if not impossible for this design to make it to the market and still be effective as it were originally intended. This design as with others would not offer any safety if the device were activated without a plug insertion, but only offers safety prior to insertion. No. 4,846,707 would also not address the problem with arc fault, because power would be available before the power blades of the male plug ever touched the contacts. And as with the above designs, U.L. specifications would not have been taken into effect concerning the poundage at witch the device would release the inserted plug without activation.  
         [0012]     Another rotable design would be U.S. Pat. No. 6,079,995 this design incorporates a secure locking mechanism and the availability of power at will for the user. No. 6,079,995 as the others require rotation in one or more directions to accomplish the needed movement to afford the various levels of claimed safety. As mentioned before, all the rotable designs must require face plate modification in either industrial, commercial or residential use. And as mentioned earlier the learning curve in order to utilize these devices to their full potential could be enormous. With that said even though many of the rotable devices do accomplish the much need and wanted safety they are not available for sale in many if not all areas because of their lack of popularity and marketability.  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0013]     There is therefore a need to provide a securing electrical receptacle utilizing such features such as securing the male connector according to U.L. specifications, reducing if not eliminating arc fault and providing a safer outlet for small children to be around regardless of how the receptacle is used. While eliminating the need for end user modification and lessoning the inevitable learning curve so as to create a safer environment for the user and the non-user alike in the homes, and the workplace, thereby lessening the risk arc fault and of possible minor or life threatening shock.  
         [0014]     The principle object of the present invention is to provide a securing electrical receptacle employing such safety features so as to considerably lessen the possibility of accidental shock to both children and adults.  
         [0015]     It is also an object of the invention to give full control to the user whether he or she desires the electrical receptacle to have live current available at a specific time.  
         [0016]     Another object of the invention is to provide a secure and constant connection between the electrically operated device and the electrical receptacle when live current is made available to lessen the possibility of unwanted accidental plug removal with intent to meet U.L. (Underwriters Laboratory) specifications and standards.  
         [0017]     A further object of the present invention is for live current to only be available when initiated properly and completely by an electrical plug of an electrically operated device, and, when not in use to be considered harmless to playing children.  
         [0018]     Another object of the present invention is to provide a means of blocking foreign object insertion when initiated improperly or if a male connector we forcibly remove from the outlet there by creating a safer environment for playing children.  
         [0019]     A further object of the present invention is to be designed and constructed in such a way to make an easy if not foreseeable transition thereby limiting the operational learning curve. And further by utilizing specific materials for the purpose of economical manufacture and assembly so as to easily replace conventional means adjoining electrically operated devices, appliances, tools or machinery to an electrical power source regardless of the voltage or amperage requirements or plug prong configuration without major modifications as the spirit of the invention is set forth.  
         [0020]     The foregoing objects, as well as other objects, which will become apparent from the discussion that follows are achieved according to the present new invention described herein as a SECURRING ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE WITH ALTERNATE ON/OFF POSITIONS in which one embodiment comprises a rigid plastic or the like nonconductive body having a cover member/or ground strap for attachment to stud in wall or a switch box designed for concealment of such. The receptacle would further incorporate conductive members utilizing connecting screws to connect the electrical service to empower the receptacle. The front of the receptacle makes available plug receptors, which are attached within the body allowing for inward and outward movement to position the inserted electrical plug to either the on or off position.  
         [0021]     When empowerment is desired an electrical plug with or without ground must be inserted fully and completely into a plug receptor pushed in slightly and released, at this point the receptor moves out slightly securing the inserted male connector by means of securing contact members not allowing for plug removal until unitiated. When this process has been initiated without proper male connector insertion the blocking members utilize an additional feature by positioning themselves within the power blade slot openings of the plug receptors, not allowing entry to foreign objects in order to prevent possible accidental shock or accessibility to small children. As the male connector and receptor reach the on position and are released, the plug receptor will spring outward slightly to a locked position completing contact with the conductive members thereby closing the circuit and making live current available. When plug removal is desired this process must be reversed. Immediately following the initiation of the reversal process, by pushing the receptor in slightly while holding on the inserted male connector, contact between conductive members will be broken, thereby opening the circuit and terminating the availability of live current. As the reversal process continues and the receptors inward movement terminates simultaneously the male connector is released by the locking members allowing removal. During retraction of the male connector the receptor moves out slightly in the same direction locating the receptor in the off position until further initiation.  
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0022]      FIG. 1 . Is an exploded perspective view of the present invention revealing general assembly members.  
         [0023]      FIG. 1   a . Is a fragmentary view of a displaced positioning member with it&#39;s components.  
         [0024]      FIG. 1   b . Is a perspective view revealing the lower portions of a typical receptor.  
         [0025]      FIG. 2 . Is a fragmentary side view of a displaced positioning member with it&#39;s components.  
         [0026]      FIG. 2   a . Is a fragmentary side view of a displaced positioning member with it&#39;s components revealing progressional movement.  
         [0027]      FIG. 2   b . Is a fragmentary cross sectional side view of a instruction member with it&#39;s components within the instruction member.  
         [0028]      FIG. 2   c . Is a fragmentary side view of a displaced positioning member with it&#39;s components.  
         [0029]      FIG. 3 . is an exploded perspective view of the instruction member.  
         [0030]      FIG. 3   a . is an topical view of the instruction member revealing components.  
         [0031]      FIG. 4 . Is a perspective view revealing the lower portions and adjoining members of a typical receptor.  
         [0032]      FIG. 4   a . Is a perspective view revealing the lower portions and adjoining members of a typical receptor showing variation.  
         [0033]      FIG. 4   b . Is a perspective view revealing the lower portions and adjoining members of a typical receptor showing variation.  
         [0034]      FIG. 5 . is an exploded fragmentary view of assembly and components of a typical positioning member.  
         [0035]      FIG. 5   a . is an exploded fragmentary view of some components of a typical positioning member.  
         [0036]      FIG. 5   b . is an exploded fragmentary view of a portion of components and relation to assembly of a typical positioning member.  
         [0037]      FIG. 6 . Is a cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components.  
         [0038]      FIG. 6   a . Is a cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components.  
         [0039]      FIG. 6   b . Is a topical view of the body of the present invention revealing blocking member progression.  
         [0040]      FIG. 7 . Is a cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components.  
         [0041]      FIG. 7   a . Is a cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components.  
         [0042]      FIG. 7   b . Is a topical view of the body of the present invention revealing blocking member progression.  
         [0043]      FIG. 8 . Is a cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components.  
         [0044]      FIG. 8   a . Is a cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components.  
         [0045]      FIG. 8   b . Is a topical view of the body of the present invention revealing blocking member progression.  
         [0046]      FIG. 9 . Is an exploded perspective view of the instruction member in relation to the blocking member.  
         [0047]      FIG. 10 . Is a frontal view of a typical receptor.  
         [0048]      FIG. 10   a . Is a topical view of the cover member.  
         [0049]      FIG. 10   b . Is a cross sectional view of the present invention revealing member cooperation.  
         [0050]      FIG. 10   c . Is a topical view of the body revealing interior members and placement.  
         [0051]      FIG. 11 . Is a frontal view of a typical receptor.  
         [0052]      FIG. 11   a . Is a topical view of the cover member.  
         [0053]      FIG. 11   b . Is a side view of the conductive contacts and the ground strap.  
         [0054]      FIG. 11   c . Is a cross sectional view of the present invention revealing member cooperation.  
         [0055]      FIG. 12 . Is a cross sectional side view of the receptacle body in relation to the cover member and the receptors.  
         [0056]      FIG. 12   a . Is a cross sectional side view of the receptacle body in relation to the cover member and the ground strap.  
         [0057]      FIG. 12   b . Is a cross sectional side view of the receptacle body in relation to the cover member and the ground strap.  
         [0058]      FIG. 13 . Is an exploded cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components revealing progression thereof.  
         [0059]      FIG. 13   a . Is an exploded cross sectional view of a receptor and its communicable components revealing progression.  
         [0060]      FIG. 13   b . Is an enlarged topical view of the receptor and a cross sectional side view of the receptacle body in relation to the cover member and the ground strap.  
         [0061]      FIG. 13   c . Is a cross sectional side view of the receptacle body in relation to the cover member.  
         [0062]      FIG. 14 . Is cross sectional view of a securing means and conductive contacts.  
         [0063]      FIG. 14   a . Is cross sectional view of a securing means and conductive contacts.  
         [0064]      FIG. 14   b . Is cross sectional view of a conductive contact revealing slight variation in securing means cooperation.  
         [0065]      FIG. 14   c . Is a rear face transparent view of the conductive contact showing various placement.  
         [0066]      FIG. 14   d . Is a perspective view of the conductive contact.  
         [0067]      FIG. 14   e . Is a side view of the conductive contact in relation to the instruction member.  
         [0068]      FIG. 14   f . Is cross sectional view of a conductive contact showing securing means placement in progression.  
         [0069]      FIG. 14   g . Is cross sectional view of a conductive contact showing securing means placement in progression.  
         [0070]      FIG. 14   h . Is cross sectional view of a conductive contact showing securing means placement in progression.  
         [0071]      FIG. 15 . Is a frontal view of the present invention in the form of a surge protection/power strip device.  
         [0072]      FIG. 15   a . Is a perspective view of a retro fit receptacle.  
         [0073]      FIG. 15   b . Is the present invention utilized on a power cord.  
         [0074]      FIG. 16 . Is an exploded view of the present invention revealing components.  
         [0075]      FIG. 16   a . Is a fragmentary view of a portion of the positioning member in cooperation with shaft.  
         [0076]      FIG. 16   b . Is a perspective exploded view of a typical receptor showing placement of positioning member.  
         [0077]      FIG. 17 . Is a fragmentary view of a portion of the positioning member in cooperation with shaft.  
         [0078]      FIG. 17   a . Is a fragmentary view of the positioning member in cooperation with shaft and containing spring.  
         [0079]      FIG. 17   b . Is a fragmentary side view of the positioning member with cooperating members.  
         [0080]      FIG. 17   c . Is a fragmentary side view of a receptor with cooperating member placement.  
         [0081]      FIG. 17   d . Is a topical view of the blocking member.  
         [0082]      FIG. 18 . Is an exploded perspective view of the present invention revealing component placement with ground strap on front.  
         [0083]      FIG. 18   a . Is a perspective exploded view of a typical receptor showing placement of selection member and internal ground cooperative.  
         [0084]      FIG. 19 . Is a perspective exploded cut away view of a typical receptor showing placement of positioning member and blocking.  
         [0085]      FIG. 19   a . Is a perspective exploded cut away view of a typical receptor showing placement of positioning member and securing contact.  
         [0086]      FIG. 19   b . is an enlarged side view of a power blade of a male connector.  
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0087]     The present new invention consist of a combination and arrangement of parts herein-after more fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims, it being understood that changes may be made in form, size, proportions reversal of actions and minor details of construction without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.  
         [0088]     The foregoing in detail is a description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 1 , there is shown in the drawings the body  200  comprised of two parts, the lower body,  200  and the upper body  210 . The lower body  200  is fitted with chambers  250  which are adapted to receive receptors  10  when fully assembled. Instruction member  300  also seen in  FIG. 1 , is formed in conjunction with the body  200  extending somewhat perpendicular from the base of chamber  250  to a predefined distance. Member  300  also fabricated of an insulative material can be seen better in  FIG. 2   b  and  FIG. 3 . Instruction member  300  is provided with shaft  95  which is adapted to receive positioning member  85  as seen in  FIG. 1   a . Shaft  95  is also comprised of channels  93  which are designed to receive alignment rails  80  of positioning member  85  respectively as seen in  FIG. 1   a , and  FIG. 2   b . Shaft  95  further comprises selection members  88   a  and  88   b  which assist in instructing receptors  10  to various positions as seen in  FIG. 3   a . This will be discussed later in further detail. The body  200  is further provided with recesses  20  which can be seen better in  FIG. 12   a , and  FIG. 12   b . Recesses  20  are adapted to receive conductors  15   a  which would be constructed of a proper material for conducting electrical current. Recesses  20  are accessible, in this configuration to conductive members  15   a  from front of body  200  as seen in  FIG. 1 . Contact screws  8  of the conductive members  15   a  are fitted within and extending into a portion of chamber  250  as seen in  FIG. 1 , Contact screws  8  would also be constructed with a proper material to allow adequate conductivity of electrical current. Grounding strap  260  is fastened with conventional means around the back of body  200  with grounding contacts  75   a  extending through the base of body  200  to a predetermined distance within chambers  250 , Grounding strap  260  would of course be fabricated of a suitable material for the means of grounding. Grounding contacts  75   a  are adapted to align within receptors  10  there awaiting probable contact by an inserted grounding pin from a male connector, when applicable. Selection members  88   a  and  88   b  found within shaft  95  as seen in  FIG. 1 , are formed in conjunction with body  200  and instruction member  300 .  FIG. 1 , further reveals spring  280  which is adapted to operate within the confines of chamber  250  there to bias the installed receptor  10 . Receptors  10  are fitted with the typical openings  19   a  and  19   b  designed to receive the power blades  45  of a conventional electrical male connector and opening  21  to receive the typical ground pin where applicable. Aperture  13  on the boss of upper body  210  is for the attachment of a conventional face plate (not shown). Screw  18 , a typical grounding screw, is attached to ground strap  260  as seen on most conventional receptacles. Referring to  FIG. 1   a , positioning member  85  is comprised of alignment rails  80  and irregular edges  101  both of which are formed as integral part of positioning member  85 . Positioning member  85  is designed to operate within shaft  95  of instruction member  300  with alignment rails  80  adapted to alternately ride within channels  93  and shaft  95 . In  FIG. 1   a , restraint  105   a  which would assist in containing spring  44  in a movable state against biasing member  28  onto shaft  40 . Not seen in  FIG. 1   a  biasing member  28  is attached in such a manner as to allow vertical movement only. Also, in  FIG. 1   b , receptor  10  can be seen in dimensional view exposing hidden parts, contacts  30  and conductive contacting members  33 . Also visible is positioning member  85  which is disposed within body  26  of receptor  10 . Body  26  of the receptor  10  is adapted to move within chamber  250  when receptacle is fully assembled. Also seen in  FIG. 1   b , located on contact  30  is blade securing member  38 .  FIG. 2 , shows an enlargement of positioning member  85 , revealing alignment rails  80  and angular face  81  which contacts the face  5   a  of selection member  88   a  as shown in  FIG. 3 . Alignment rails  80  further contact  88   a  and  88   b  and channels  93  in progression during typical use. In  FIG. 2   b , spring  44  urges biasing member  28  which has been provided with irregular edges  101  displaying a misalignment to the irregular edges  98  on positioning member  85  revealing it&#39;s forth coming instruction as positioning member  85  travels forward within shaft  95  with alignment rail  80  clearing angular face  5   b  of selection member  88   b  thereby causing irregular edges  98  of positioning member  85  to move in alignment with irregular edges  101  of biasing member  28 , this can be seen in  FIG. 2 , resulting in misalignment with edges  5   b  of selection member  88   b  thereby forcing angular edge  81  of alignment rail  80  to movably follow the predefined angle of edge  5   b  of selection member  88   b  resulting in it&#39;s placement within channel  93  (as seen in  FIG. 13   a ) thereby misaligning irregular edges  98  of positioning member  85  and irregular edges  101  of biasing member  28  which of course has set positioning member  85  to further this action when travel of angular edge  81  of alignment rail  80  exceeds the face of angular edge  5   a  of selection member  88   a . This result would continue to repeat itself with each successive initiation. Also shown in  FIG. 2   b , is securing assist member  310  which will be discussed later. In  FIG. 3 , instruction member  300  is shown in dimension with slope  400  located adjacent the upper surface edge of  88   a  and  88   b . Although slope  400  is not necessary it can aid in the installation of positioning member  85  because of alignment rail  80 &#39;s inherent misalignment with channels  93 . Also in  FIG. 3 , slope  420  is shown which will be discussed later in more detail.  FIG. 2   c , shows radius shoulder  415  of alignment rail  80  which could also assist in the installation of instruction member  85  by means of contacting slope  400  which would instruct shoulder  415  to travel directionally as indicated by slope  400  thereby placing alignment rails  80  within channels  93 . Angular face  420  as shown in  FIG. 3   a , terminates at slot  430 , which purpose will be discussed later. It must be noted that some of the above attention to manufacturing and assembly detail such as slope  400  and/or radius shoulder  415  are not imperative for the working and operation of the present invention. Furthermore referring to  FIG. 5   b , radius shoulder  415  is seen on both ends of alignment rail  80  one of which would take the place of angular edge  81 . Once again revealing that certain changes may be made to accomplish the same result. Other such additions and details will be found throughout the body of the description and drawings and are not to be misunderstood as vital attributes.  FIG. 4, 4   a ,  4   b , reveals varying shapes of receptor  10 . In  FIG. 4, 10   a  is somewhat quadrilateral with radios corners.  FIG. 4   a , shows  10   b  mostly circular in design with a flat on two opposing sides, resembling receptor  10  face and in  FIG. 4   b ,  10   c  which is circular in form. As seen in these,  10   a ,  10   b  and  10   c , The actual shape of body  26  of receptors  10   a ,  10   b  and  10   c  is not imperative for the embodiment to work properly as long as the body  26  itself of receptor  10  is somewhat symmetrical and agrees with chamber  250 . Clearly seen with all three are contacts  30  and conductive contacts  33 . Also shown in  FIG. 4   b , within receptor body  26  is ground contact  75   c  which is slightly modified in form utilizing ground strap  260  installed on front of receptacle by conventional means, possibly a set screw or the like, taking the place of upper body member  210 .  FIG. 5 , shows positioning member  85  in a perspective breakdown revealing the positions of related parts. Shaft  40   b  could be formed as integral part of receptor  10  or if manufacturing and or assembly might dictate can be a separate item. The body of positioning member  85  is movably installed on shaft  40   b  allowing lateral movement, lateral movement only is preferred but not imperative. Also in  FIG. 5  key  39  is there to respectively guide biasing member  28  onto shaft  40   a  through the corresponding opening  235  on the base of biasing member  28 . Spring  44  installs behind biasing member  28  keeping biasing member  28  juxtaposed positioning member  85  with restraint  105   a  as base for spring  44 . Also seen in  FIG. 5 , is restraint  105   b  respectfully adjacent the rear surface of positioning member  85  so as to not allow rearward movement. Restraint members  105   a  and  105   b  as with others can be fashioned in many forms as manufacturing might dictate assuming the result would be the same or similar. In  FIG. 5   b , biasing member  28  is shown with a slight modification to incorporate spring  44  by utilizing bendable flaps  11  which upon installation rest within notches  425 , as best seen in  FIG. 16 , In  FIG. 5 , irregular edges  98  of positioning member  85  and irregular edges  101  of biasing member  28  are clearly visible and will be explained later in further detail. Also in  FIG. 5   c , a slightly modified shaft  40   a  showing a square tube section in conjunction with a typical circular tube. The circular design would allow positioning member  85  to move laterally when needed and to be adjusted by biasing member  28 . The square or rectangular section would work to place biasing member  28  to a stable position with shaft  40   a  penetrating the somewhat rectangular opening  235  in the base of biasing member  28 , thereby only allowing vertical movement toward and away from positioning member  85 . It should be noted that these movements, shapes, and order of installation could be changed to accomplish the same or similar result. In  FIG. 5   c , biasing member  28  incorporates no member to hold it onto shaft  40   a  but relies only on spring  44  resting at the base of shaft  95  urging it&#39;s under face to keep biasing member  28  respectfully onto shaft  40   a . Referring to  FIG. 6   b , reveals a mostly assembled receptacle body  200  (without upper body  210 ) with body  26  of receptor  10  visible. The main focus of  FIGS. 6   b ,  7   b , and  8   b  are to show a travel progression of blocking member  500 , which is comprised of extension arms  70  and covers  72   a  and  72   b  with integral elastic convergence arms  270 .  FIG. 6 , exposes the progression of receptor  10  and extension arms  70  of blocking member  500  and securing member  38  during travel within chamber  250  of receptacle body  200  as relative to any nonmoving part and also in relation to contact screws  8 . At this point it must be mentioned that when the receptor  10  is activated by pushing in slightly without blade  45  insertion, that upon release as receptor  10  is in the process of arriving at it&#39;s predetermined destination, the end angle of extension arms  70  are adapted to come forth out of slots  430  while moving with receptor  10  there to ride up the surface of slope  420 . Since blocking member  500 &#39;s natural position is with extension arms  70  opposite each other to the maximum distance, which is accomplished by the inherent resiliency that would be provided by a material such as polycarbonate. In like manner upon opposite action, slope  420  acts to urge extension arms  70  to move together simultaneously moving covers  72   a  and  72   b  away from power bade slots  19   a  and  19   b , resulting in extension arms  70  returning positionally within slots  430  as seen in  FIG. 6   a , In  FIGS. 6 , and  6   a , this position is achieved when positioning member  85  is placed as seen in  FIG. 2   b , In  FIG. 6   a , blocking member  500  is held in check as a result of extension arms  70  residing in slots  430 .  FIGS. 7, 7   a , and  7   b ,  8 ,  8   a , and  8   b , also show additional progression of covers  72   a  and  72   b  of blocking member  500  during normal activity. Blocking member  500  would be fabricated of a suitable insulative resilient non conducting material such as polycarbonate or the like allowing blocking member  500  to function as intended. Referring to  FIG. 9 , blocking member  500  is shown in it&#39;s natural state with covers  72   a  and  72   b  opposing each other as when fully initiated without male blade insertion. At this point covers  72   a  and  72   b  of blocking members  500  will be found covering the conventional slots  19   a  and  19   b  of receptor  10  as seen in  FIG. 8   b , and  FIG. 19 . It must be mentioned at this point that when power blades  45  of a conventional male connector are fully inserted that covers  72   a  and  72   b  of blocking member  500  would be in the same position as covers  72   a  and  72   b  in  FIG. 6   a , binding against the flat of power blades  45 , even though the travel and position of receptor  10  would be the same as seen in  FIG. 7   a . In  FIG. 6 , is shown receptor  10  in a static form awaiting initiation in relation to the other components. Also revealed is the lack of contact between contact screws  8  and the conducting contacts  33  of the contacts  30 . The following will be better understood when referred to  FIG. 2   b , and  FIGS. 13 , and  13   a , during the following description. As receptor  10  would be inserted slightly into chamber  250  extension arms  70  of blocking member  500  would stop at the terminal end of slots  430  with securing member  38  resting at the bottom of securment assist member  310 , thereby allowing a full insertion of power blade  45  of a typical male connector. Also at this point alignment rails  80  of positioning member  85  would have traveled forward as well clearing angular face  5   a  the further end of selection member  88   a  simultaneously irregular edges  98  of positioning member  85  and irregular edges  101  of biasing member  28  would align thereby aligning angular flat  81  of alignment rail  80  with angular face  5   b  of selection member  88   b . Upon release of the male connector, receptor  10  would be instructed outward away from the base of chamber  250  by spring  280 , which would bring angular face  81  of alignment rail  80  to contact angular face  5   b  of selection member  88   b  causing instruction member  85  to follow the angular direction in lateral manner resulting from contact with angular face  5   b  and angular flat  81  and the constant pressure from spring  280 , simultaneously positioning member  85  would turn slightly on it&#39;s axis causing alignment rail  80  to slide within channel  93  thereby misaligning irregular edges  98  of instruction member  85  and irregular edges  101  of biasing member  28 . During this same action extension arms  70  of blocking member  500  would also move vertically outward away from the bottom of slots  430  resulting with covers  72   a  and  72   b  binding against power blades  45  of the inserted male connector. It must be mentioned at this point that if the male connector were jerked out of the receptacle, the blocking covers  72   a  and  72   b  of blocking member  500  would under a natural resiliency immediately move over slots  19   a  and  19   b  where the blades  45  of the male connector were previously inserted. Simultaneously during the aforementioned travel securing member  38  would travel up within securing assist member  310  forcing securing member  38  toward aperture  22  of the inserted blade  45  of the male connector eventually resting somewhat partially within aperture  22  securing blade  45  of the male connector to a desired strength. As a general note Underwriters Laboratory, known as U.L. has set forth definitions and specifications as to the amount of pull strength that it would take to remove a male connector from various receptacles. That being said the present invention has taken this into consideration being that the design would make room for and can meet any and all pull strength specifications. Also along with this action conducting contacts  33  of contacts  30  engage contact screws  8  thereby allowing the access of electricity to the inserted electrical male connector as seen in  FIG. 8 . Referring to  FIG. 14   c , securing member  38  is contiguous with contact  30  and is held in check at this position with containment lip  31  which this rendition located on the sides of instruction member  300  in place of securing assist member  310 . Also seen in  FIG. 14   c , The closeness of securing member  38  itself to lip  31  an depending on the specifications of contact  30  would secure blade  45  within contact  30  to any desired strength. Referring to  FIGS. 10   c ,  10   b ,  10   a , and  10 , there is shown a dimensional View.  FIG. 10   c , shows the inside of lower body  200 , conducting member  15   a , contact screw  8  grounding contact  75   a  instruction member  300  with it&#39;s components, and grounding strap  260 .  FIG. 10   b , shows upper body  210  with phantom lines revealing grounding contact  75   a  and body  26  of receptor  10 ,  FIG. 10   a , shows upper body  210  with access openings  135  and attachment aperture  13 .  FIG. 10 , shows the typical frontal face view of receptor  10 .  FIGS. 11, 11   a ,  11   b ,  11   c , also revealing the aforementioned components with conductive member  15   a  slightly modified to  15   b  which includes conductive pins  9  separate of contact screws  8 , better seen in  FIG. 11   a . Also available in  FIG. 11   b  is grounding strap  260 , which of course could take on many shapes in relation to manufacturing. In  FIG. 11   a , is shown that upper body  210  has circular openings  135  that would of course receive a more circular receptor  10 , which can be seen as  10   b  in  FIG. 4   a . Again  FIG. 11 , revealing the frontal view of a typical set of receptors  10 . Referring to  FIGS. 12, 12   a , and  12   b , there is shown a slight variation of lower body  200  and upper body  210 ,  FIG. 11   a , utilizing the slightly modified conductive member  15   b  with  FIGS. 12 , and  12   b , utilizing conductive member  15   a . Referring to  FIG. 13   c , reveals lower body  200  and upper body  210  as one unit  220 , it must be mentioned here that separation of the body into two parts or as one piece would have manufacturing implications only and would in either situation not effect the operation of the invention. Also in  FIG. 13   b , grounding strap  260  has a slightly modified grounding contact  75   b , knurled set screws  4  for attachment to body  220 . Grounding contacts  75   b  would be accessible to the ground pin of an electrical male connector when inserted through the typical slot  21  in the face of receptor  10 . Referring to  FIG. 13   b , there is shown on the sides of receptor body  10  check members  480   a  and  480   b  which are not necessary. However they could be used to serve as further means of holding the receptor  10  securely within receptacle body  200  and  210  collectively or body  220 . Up to now receptor  10  has been held in check by means of contact screws  8  which should prove to be adequate for this task as seen in  FIG. 13   b . Also in  FIG. 13   b , the face of receptor  10  with check members  480   a  and  480   b  can be seen more readily. Referring now to  FIG. 13 , is shown an inactive or uninitiated receptor  10  revealing that there is no contact between conductive screws  8  and conductive contacts  33  of contacts  30 . Also in  FIG. 13 , is shown power blades  45  of a male connector fully inserted through slots  19   a  and  19   b  with securing member  38  passive to power blade  45 .  FIG. 13   a , reveals receptor  10  in an initiated state allowing electrical current accessible to the inserted power blades  45 . Also seen here securing member  38  is partially residing within aperture  22  of power blade  45  thereby securing power blade(s)  45  into contacts  30 . In addition contact screws  8  are resting in a contacted state with conductive contacts  33  of contacts  30 . Also shown in  FIG. 13   a  is the lack of blocking member  500 , which is not necessary for the receptacle to work and provide a respectable level of safety in it&#39;s switching manor. Also seen in  FIGS. 13 , and  13   b , is alignment shaft  40   a . Referring to  FIGS. 14,14   a , 14   b , 14   c , 14   d , 14   e , 14   f , 14   g , and  14   h , there is shown slight variations of contacts  30 , in  FIG. 1 , contact  30  is shown with it&#39;s slightly flexible portion facing outward from center of receptor (not shown). In  FIG. 14   c , the slightly flexible portion of contact  30  is located toward the center axis of receptor  10  (again not show here).  FIG. 14   b , reveals a slightly modified securing means  38  which could be contiguous with contact  30  as seen in  FIGS. 14   c , 14   d , 14   e  or a separately attached member as here. In  FIG. 14   c , as mentioned earlier securing means  38   c  is considered an embossed nodule or the like (from an impression or depression) contiguous with contact  30 , and slightly modified over contact  30  in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . To mention at this point that if the slightly modified contact  30  as seen in  FIG. 14   c  with securing means  38   c  as a nodule or nib, the inserted blade  45  would forcibly pass securing means  38   c  by outwardly forcing the somewhat flexible portion of contact  30  (because space would permit this), however upon a forced retraction of blade  45  without proper removal (because of a lack of additional space) blade  45  would be restricted by securing means  38   c  because of an engaged lip  31  located on the sides of instruction member  300 . Of course as previously mentioned this could be adjusted to allow a forcible removal of blade  45  at a pre determined pull strength or removed by simply pushing receptor  10  back in slightly which would un engage securing lip  31  therefore providing the space needed for the somewhat flexible portion of contact  30  to move outward, allowing the inserted blade  45  to clear securing means  38   c . In  FIG. 14   g , securing means  38  could be in this position if no power blade  45  were inserted, however if a power blade  45  were to contact securing means  38  at this point, securing means  38  would be forced into depression  78 , as is seen in  FIGS. 14   f , and  14   h , because blade  45  would contact securing means  38  off center. Also, after a full insertion of power blade  45  and upon full initiation of receptor  10  securing means  38  would be instructed by securment assisting member  310  to find a respectable position within a portion of aperture  22  located toward the end of power blade  45  as seen in  FIG. 19   b , thereto assist in holding power blade  45  within contact(s)  30  of receptor  10 . This position of securing means  38  would be very close to the position found in  FIG. 14   g . It must also be mentioned at this juncture that upon a forcible removal of the male power blade  45 , since the center of securing means  38  would be contacted by the inside of aperture  22 , once again off center, securing means  38  would be forced to take a similar path as before thereby moving back into depression  78  respectively as seen in both  FIGS. 8 , and  9 . Also seen in these  FIGS. 14,14   c , 14   f , 14   g , and  14   h , is depression  78  with aperture  82  in the center as seen in  FIG. 14   e , for functioning with securing member  38 . To mention at this point that aperture  82  of depression  78  is sized in such a manner as not to allow securing means  38  to move through, but is of a size who&#39;s diameter is sufficiently smaller than the circumference of securing means  38  so as to allow movement within. In  FIG. 14   f , securing means  38  can be seen in a passive state resting in depression  78 , and in  FIG. 14   g , in an aggressive state.  FIG. 14   h , shows a slightly modified contact member  30  similar to the one in  FIG. 14   c . In  FIGS. 14,14   a , 14   b , 14   c , 14   e , 14   f , 14   g , and  9  also show conductive contact members  33 , with  FIG. 4 , showing the shape from an alternate view (Simi radius, which is preferred but not necessary). In  FIGS. 15, 15   a  and  15   b , there is shown variety of applications of the present invention utilized as a power strip or serge protector, as in  FIG. 15 , a retro fit item, to attach to a typical receptacle, as seen in  FIG. 15   a , and in  FIG. 15   b , as a typical power cord. Also, to mention that these are only a few of related applications, however it would be obvious that the present invention could be employed on a much larger scale some of which would not take on the shape of a receptacle as one might consider.  
         [0089]     Referring to  FIG. 16 , there is shown the preferred embodiment with some of the members combined; a one piece body  220  which combines lower body  200  and upper body  210 . The one piece body  220  allows installation of conductive member  15   a  from it&#39;s external face the body  220  could be adapted to accept conductive members  15   a  from the sides instead depending on manufacturing and or assembly preferences. Also, shown is grounding strap  260  placed over the front of body  220  instead of around the back of  200  as best seen in  FIGS. 1,6   b , 7   b , and  8   b . Also seen in  FIG. 16 , are contact screws  8  and ground contact  75   b  which is placed within chamber  250  from the front instead of through the back of lower body  200  as seen in  FIGS. 1,10   b , 11   c , and  12   b . In  FIG. 16   a  biasing member  28  is shown provided with bendable flaps  11  alleviating the need for spring  44 . As mentioned earlier notch&#39;s  425  and bendable flaps  11  are employed in order to secure biasing member  28  to shaft  40   a . It would be obvious that many different variations could be utilized to accomplish the same. Referring to  FIG. 16   b  slots  97  located on the sides of receptor body  26  of receptor  10  are there for conductive screws  8  to extend within upon complete assembly awaiting alternate contact with conducting contacts  33  thereby restricting movement inward and outward of the installed receptor  10 . Referring to  FIG. 17   d , there is shown blocking member  500  in a dimensional view. In  FIG. 17 , there is shown a alternate means to hold biasing member  28  to shaft  40   a  and  40   b , notching means  425 , as mentioned earlier, and a nodule  426 . Notching means  425  could alleviate spring  44  and restraint  105   a . The nodule  426  would alleviate restraint  105   a  and  105   b  only.  FIG. 17   a , shows the employment of these variations in relation to receptor  10  and contacts  30 .  FIG. 17   b , shows shaft  40   a  utilizing nodule  426  from a different perspective.  FIG. 18 , shows the present invention with a one piece body  220  with grounding strap  260  in front instead of attached to the back of the body  200 . The main variation in this view can be seen in  FIG. 18   a , ground contact  75   c  is located in body of receptor  10  instead of on grounding strap  260 . This is of course not necessary for the present invention to operate as intended. However in some applications, if needed, an additional member fabricated out of what would be considered a more conductive material might be specified.  FIG. 19 , reveals an exploded fragmentary view of the receptor  10  revealing the position of blocking member  500  when fully engaged without blade  45  insertion or after a blade  45  were jerked out of place without proper operation. In this case blocking member  500  would be over the blade slots  19   a  and  19   b  as pre defined on a typical receptacle.  FIG. 19 , also further shows the placement of positioning member  85  and it&#39;s components as relative to receptor  10 . Also present in  FIG. 19 , is the typical ground pin slot  21  utilized by the ground pin of a typical electrical male conductor.  FIG. 19   a , reveals receptor  10  not utilizing blocking member  500 . Which is of course, as mentioned earlier, not necessary for the present invention to work and provide a respectable level of safety.  
         [0090]     It is set forth and understood that some appliances, tools, machinery and other electrically operated devices will require varying plug prong accepting configurations and or voltage and, or amperage requirements per each application. All of these alterations are within the guidelines and the scope of the invention and its intention. The aforementioned description is not meant to be exhaustive nor to limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed. It would be obvious to one skilled in the art that certain changes and modifications, the combining of operation of some or all of the parts, changing of geometrical shapes with intent for accomplishing similar actions, modification of descriptions, all of which could be accomplished and still remain in the scope and the spirit of the present invention.