Gated electrical safety outlet
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United States of America Patent
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Mar 25, 2003
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Dec 14, 2001
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Dec 14, 2001
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Abstract
An electrical outlet, used with a plug having live and neutral prongs of equal length, comprises support member having live and neutral apertures, and live and neutral receptacles for receiving the prongs. A blocking member lies between the support member and the receptacles, and moves between a closed position, in which it blocks the apertures, and an open position, it which it does not block these apertures, thus permitting the prongs to enter the receptacles. The blocking member is biased towards its closed position, but has a cam surface which contacts the entering neutral prong and moves the blocking member to its open position. The blocking member also has a recess so that, when the blocking member is in its closed position, a portion of the live prong can lie within the recess.
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