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Is a baby proof outlet cover patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a baby proof outlet cover have been patented many times, but "a baby proof outlet cover" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 171 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “outlet coverplugprotector” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 166 best keyword matches we examined, 45 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: TAYMAC CORP (8), SOCKET SOLUTIONS LLC (5), OREILLY WINSHIP LLC (5), BALDWIN JEFFREY P (4).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): H02G (93), H01R (83), F21V (12), Y10T (10).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a baby proof outlet cover

  1. Outdoor electrical plug and socket cover US-10923851-B2 2021 · AMPFIBIAN HOLDINGS PTY LTD
    A weather proof cover for electrical plug and socket junction which is shaped to accommodate the socket and plug between two hinged parts and provide a weather seal about each power cord associated with the plug and socket said co…
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  2. Tactile socket locating outlet cover US-2017256180-A1 2017 · RITTER ERIC C
    A tactile socket outlet cover which has a faceplate, a locating area, and a locating track, which locating track is used for guiding a user in a tactile manner from the locating track to the socket of the outlet. The locating area…
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  3. Plug-type outlet cover set, and method for setting same WO-2014088215-A1 2014 · HWANG YOON-HONG
    The present invention relates to a plug-type outlet cover set and to a method for setting same, wherein a plug adapter and an outlet cover are used so that the outlet cover is inserted into a power outlet and a power plug is inser…
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  4. Electrical Outlet Cover US-2013118771-A1 2013 · TONNESEN ERIC
    An electrical outlet cover for mounting to an electrical outlet having a pair of electrical sockets, comprising: a faceplate having a pair of electrical socket covers adapted to be aligned with the pair of electrical sockets, each…
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  5. Electrical Outlet Cover and Method of Use Thereof US-2013040495-A1 2013 · MOSS J
    A cover for an electrical outlet that has a front with a socket having apertures dimensioned to accept the blades of an electrical plug. The electrical outlet cover is formed as a thin conforming surface that has plug slots therei…
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  6. Childproof electrical outlet covering system US-7695293-B1 2010 · SIKES DWIGHT D
    A childproof electrical outlet covering system includes a panel has a first side and a second side, the panel has two receiving openings therein extending into the second side and outwardly of the first side. Each of the receiving…
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  7. Safety outlet cover US-7633009-B1 2009 · TAYMAC CORP
    A safety outlet cover that includes a cover with a front face including plug blade apertures. The safety cover may include a cover with a front face where the front face is configured to cover the face of an electrical device exce…
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  8. Wall outlet cover and prong device US-2008073101-A1 2008 · MASON BASEL
    The present invention relates to a wall outlet cover and prong device including a cover plate of a desired shape; a cover outlet box having at least one electrical socket mounted within a wall of the outlet box; and at least one p…
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  9. Outlet cover US-2008060831-A1 2008 · MOORE KARLA
    A cover for an electrical outlet is disclosed that prevents insertion of dangerous foreign objects into the sockets of the outlet, which would pose a shock hazard. The cover is configured such that it allows use of either or both …
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  10. Plug securing and outlet cover device US-7056145-B2 2006 · CAMPBELL III RICHARD G
    A plug securing device that allows improved retention of an electrical cord in an electrical outlet. The plug securing device consists of a replacement electrical outlet cover, and a plug securing device. The plug from a power cor…
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  11. Outlet cover assembly US-7098403-B2 2006 · JOLLEY MARK
    A cover for a socket of an electrical outlet is provided for selectively blocking access to the electrical outlet unless a two separate motions are performed. The two motions include disengaging a locking mechanism and shifting th…
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  12. Electrical outlet cover US-6364673-B1 2002
    An electrical outlet cover having a pair of floating socket covers which are resiliently urged toward a first position wherein holes in the floating socket covers are not aligned with holes in the electrical outlet. The floating s…
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  13. Electrical outlet cover, cord and plug combination US-6031183-A 2000
    An electrical outlet cover, cord, and plug combination includes a wall plate covering a wall outlet and receiving a cover thereover to preclude access by children. In one embodiment of the invention, the cover is slidably received…
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  14. Tattletale child safety outlet cover US-6108178-A 2000
    A child safety outlet cover that plugs into and completely covers electrical wall outlets. The outlet cover has a door on the front of the cover which allows power cords to plug into a wall outlet and yet the plugs and outlet rema…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a baby proof outlet cover been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Consumer electronics are among the most heavily patented areas; the specific circuit, mounting, or interaction is what distinguishes a design.

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