Linear locking electrical device
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1. An electrical receptacle comprising:
- a body having a plurality of electrical connections and a front surface;
a device face connected to the body at the front surface; and
,wherein the device face is slidable along the front surface of the body;
wherein the body further comprises at least one locking prong which is engaged with an electrical plug blade when the device face is slide to a locked position; and
wherein the locking prong extends inward when the device face is moved to the locked position.
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Abstract
An electrical receptacle including a body having a plurality of electrical connections a device face connected to the body, wherein the device face is slidable with respect to the body. An electrical device including a body having a face, a locking mechanism positioned within the body, and wherein the locking mechanism interacts with an electrical plug when the face is slide to a locked position.
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15 Claims
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1. An electrical receptacle comprising:
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a body having a plurality of electrical connections and a front surface; a device face connected to the body at the front surface; and
,wherein the device face is slidable along the front surface of the body; wherein the body further comprises at least one locking prong which is engaged with an electrical plug blade when the device face is slide to a locked position; and wherein the locking prong extends inward when the device face is moved to the locked position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electrical device comprising:
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a body having a front surface and a separate face; a locking mechanism positioned within the body; and
,wherein the locking mechanism interacts with an electrical plug when the face is slide along the front surface to a locked position; wherein the locking mechanism is two pivotable components each having a tab. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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