Electrical plug protective apparatus

Abstract

A new and improved electrical plug protective apparatus includes a first funnel-shaped protective member for an electrical plug. The first funnel-shaped protective member includes a cone-shaped portion and a tubular portion connected to the cone-shaped portion. The cone-shaped portion protects the electrical plug. The tubular portion protects a region of a conductor that is connected to a backside of the electrical plug. The protective member includes a separation assembly, extending longitudinally along both the cone-shaped portion and the tubular portion, for permitting the protective member to be opened for applying the protective member to the electrical plug or for removing the protective member from the electrical plug. The separation assembly may include complementary tongue and groove connectors that snap together and a hinge assembly located on the first funnel-shaped protective member in a location opposite to the complementary tongue and groove connectors. The hinge assembly may include a living hinge. A door may be located adjacent to the first aperture of the cone-shaped portion. The door may include small apertures for receiving prongs of the electrical plug. The door may be attached to the cone-shaped portion by a hinge and a clip. A prong cover, connected to the first funnel-shaped protective member, may be used for covering prongs of the electrical plug. The prong cover may include lock apertures for receiving the hinge and the clip when the prong cover is used to cover the prongs.

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