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Electrical outlet cover plate

US7902458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 2008
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a plate assembly for an electrical outlet. In some embodiments, the plate assembly includes a strapping plate that is attachable to the electrical outlet, and a cover plate sub-assembly that is selectively attachable to the strapping plate. In some embodiments, the cover plate sub-assembly includes a body portion that lies in a first plane, and a first retention member that is fixed to the body portion, and that lies in a second plane parallel to the first plane. The first retention member selectively engages the strapping plate to releasably secure the cover plate sub-assembly thereto. Embodiments of an electrical outlet assembly that implement the plate assembly are also described.

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