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US 5,469,614 AGranted
Electrical outlet cover remover
OwnerDebra Lyonnaisinventor
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Abstract
A generally L-shaped electrical outlet cover remover having a handle and prying shank defined by a tapered end for wedging between the outlet plug and the outlet. The outlet cover remover may also include two handles with opposing prying shanks for removing the outlet cover from the outlet.
Claims13
A tool for removing an electrical outlet safety cover having prongs from an electrical outlet, said tool comprising:
- at least one elongated handle for holding said tool when removing the cover, said at least one handle having a first free end and a second upper end;
- at least one elongated prying shank connected to and extending from said upper end of said handle, ending in a tapered end distal from said handle;
- and
- an aperture formed in said free end of said handle for receiving a securing device.
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A tool for removing outlet safety covers having prongs from electrical outlets, said tool comprising:
- at least one substantially L-shaped member having a first leg extending from a second leg;
- said second leg having an upper end integrally joined with said first leg, said second leg having a free end;
- said first leg having an end distal from said second leg;
- and
- a tapered prying edge generally perpendicular to said first leg defined by said distal end for wedging between the safety cover and the outlet.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.