Electrical switch protective cover
US5955702A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/287
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protective cover for light switches of the type used to control security lights, in particular exterior security lights. The protective cover including a stationary frame adapted to be secured to a wall mounted security light switch cover having a centrally located stationary frame aperture for receiving the light switch toggle therethrough. A movable frame is hingedly attached to the stationary frame and includes a centrally located movable frame aperture for receiving said switch toggle therethrough when said movable frame is hinged closed. A centrally located toggle cover covers the light switch toggle when the movable frame is in its protective closed position, thereby guarding against an individual inadvertently switching the switch toggle.
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