Cover plate with concealable panel
US12355179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/78
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An outlet cover plate comprises a fastener aperture for a fastener to mount the outlet cover to a receptacle that includes associated hardware. Further, the outlet cover plate includes a face with a pocket that includes a catch along with an aperture for access to the associated hardware. A concealable panel has a writing surface and a projection that corresponds to the catch. The concealable panel fits in the pocket where it can be positioned in a first position where the concealable panel is stowed within the pocket and a second position where the writing surface is viewable outside the pocket. The pocket is located below the aperture such that a user can pull down on the concealable panel to put the concealable panel from the first position to the second position. The protrusion and catch keep the concealable panel in the first position until the concealable panel is pulled.
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