# US 8,785,773 B1 · Programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,785,773 B1 - Document ID: US8785773B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 13/562,594 - Filed: 2012-07-31 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2012-07-31 - Applicants: David Lanni - Inventors: David Lanni - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8785773B1 ## CPC - H02G 3/14: Fastening of cover or lid to box - H02G 3/081: {Bases, casings or covers} - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES ## Abstract The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith is designed to program the output of electricity through an electrical outlet while simultaneously securing a male prong of an electronic appliance inside of the keyed lock box. The programmable electrical outlet includes a display and a plurality of buttons to program the electrical outlet, and an electrical cord with GFCI circuitry integrated into the male plug. The keyed lock box is specifically designed to contain and lock inside the programmable electrical outlet and the male plug of the electronic appliance. The keyed lock box includes a window to enable viewing of the display of the programmable electrical outlet. The keyed lock box also includes a snooze button extension that aligns with a snooze button located on the programmable electrical outlet. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith comprising: a keyed lock box with notches provided at distal ends; wherein the keyed lock box opens to enable insertion or removal of a programmable electrical outlet; wherein the programmable electrical outlet is configured to attach to a connected male plug of an electrical appliance; wherein the programmable electrical outlet is configured to limit access of electricity to the male plug of the electrical applicant, wherein one of the notches of the keyed lock box are configured to enable the connected male plug of the electrical appliance exit said keyed lock box, wherein the keyed lock box is further defined by a top member and a bottom member, which are connected to one another via a hinge; wherein the hinge runs along a length of the keyed lock box, wherein the top member and the bottom member form the overall shape of the keyed lock box, which has a box shape further defined with a first distal end and a second distal end; wherein the first distal end and the second distal end each include a notch having a diameter that is greater than a cord thickness, but less than a plug width, wherein the top member includes a window and a snooze button extension that are located at pre-defined locations, wherein the programmable electrical outlet includes an outlet housing with a display and snooze button which enable alignment with the display and the snooze button of the programmable electrical outlet when inserted inside of the keyed lock box. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 1 wherein the bottom member includes a keyed lock that works in conjunction with a lock notch integrated inside of the top member; wherein the keyed lock and lock notch enable the keyed lock box to lock itself in a closed position; wherein the keyed lock also requires a key to lock or unlock the keyed lock thereby enabling the keyed lock box to open or closed as is needed. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 1 wherein the programmable electrical outlet includes the outlet housing that has an overall volume less than an interior of the keyed lock box; wherein the outlet housing includes a top surface, which includes thereon the display, the snooze button, a time button, a day button, a bypass button, a minute button, an hour button, and a set button. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 3 wherein the outlet housing is further defined with first distal end upon which a programmed outlet is located; wherein the outlet housing includes a second distal end having a programmable electrical cord extending therefrom; wherein the programmed outlet and the programmable electrical cord are in wired communication with a microprocessor. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 4 wherein the programmed outlet enables the male plug of the electrical appliance to connect therewith while inside of the keyed lock box; wherein the male plug includes an electrical cord that extends through one of the notches of the keyed lock box, and to the electrical appliance, which is being restricted access to electricity via the programmed outlet. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 5 wherein the programmable electrical cord is of an undefined length, and includes a programmable male plug at a distal end, which includes a ground fault circuit interrupter integrated therein; wherein the programmable male plug is designed to plug into a standard wall outlet, and provide electricity to the programmable electrical outlet. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 6 wherein the microprocessor is in wired communication with the time button, the day button, the bypass button, the minute button, the set button, and the snooze button; wherein the microprocessor controls the time, frequency, and duration with which electricity is supplied to the programmed outlet; wherein the microprocessor is in wired communication with the programmed outlet, and the display. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith as described in claim 7 wherein the snooze button extension extends downwardly from the top member of the keyed lock box; wherein the snooze button extension enables depression of the snooze button of the programmable electrical outlet while locked inside of the keyed lock box. ### Claim 9 A programmable electrical outlet and keyed lock box for connection therewith comprising: a keyed lock box with notches provided at distal ends; wherein the keyed lock box opens to enable insertion or removal of a programmable electrical outlet; wherein the programmable electrical outlet is configured to attach to a connected male plug of an electrical appliance; wherein the programmable electrical outlet is configured to limit access of electricity to the male plug of the electrical applicant, wherein one of the notches of the keyed lock box are configured to enable the connected male plug of the electrical appliance exit said keyed lock box; wherein the keyed lock box is further defined by a top member and a bottom member, which are connected to one another via a hinge; wherein the hinge runs along a length of the keyed lock box; wherein the top member and the bottom member form the overall shape of the keyed lock box, which has a box shape further defined with a first distal end and a second distal end; wherein the first distal end and the second distal end each include a notch having a diameter that is greater than a cord thickness, but less than a plug width; wherein the bottom member includes a keyed lock that works in conjunction with a lock notch integrated inside of the top member; wherein the keyed lock and lock notch enable the keyed lock box to lock itself in a closed position; wherein the keyed lock also requires a key to lock or unlock the keyed lock thereby enabling the keyed lock box to open or closed as is needed; wherein the top member includes a window and a snooze button extension that are located at pre-defined locations, which enable alignment with a display and snooze button of the programmable electrical outlet when inserted inside of the keyed lock box, wherein the programmable electrical outlet includes an outlet housing that has an overall volume less than an interior of the keyed lock box; wherein the outlet housing includes a to surface, which includes thereon the display, the snooze button, a time button, a day button, a bypass button, a minute button, an hour button, and a set button, wherein the outlet housing is further defined with first distal end upon which a programmed outlet is located; wherein the outlet housing includes a second distal end having a programmable electrical cord extending therefrom; wherein the programmed outlet and the programmable electrical cord are in wired communication with a microprocessor, wherein the programmed outlet enables the male plug of the electrical appliance to connect therewith while inside of the keyed lock box; wherein the male plug includes an electrical cord that extends through one of the notches of the keyed lock box, and to the electrical appliance, which is being restricted access to electricity via the programmed outlet, wherein the programmable electrical cord is of an undefined length, and includes a programmable male plug at a distal end, which includes a ground fault circuit interrupter integrated therein; wherein the programmable male plug is designed to plug into a standard wall outlet, and provide electricity to the programmable electrical outlet, wherein the microprocessor is in wired communication with the time button, the day button, the bypass button, the minute button, the set button, and the snooze button; wherein the microprocessor controls the time, frequency, and duration with which electricity is supplied to the programmed outlet; wherein the microprocessor is in wired communication with the programmed outlet, and the display, wherein the snooze button extension extends downwardly from the top member of the keyed lock box; wherein the snooze button extension enables depression of the snooze button of the programmable electrical outlet while locked inside of the keyed lock box.