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Electrical device with interchangeable faceplates

US8658893B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2011/0093
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical device including a device body having a rear section configured to fit into an electrical box and at least one device mounting tab having an aperture for a fastener, a front section secured directly to the rear section, and an interchangeable face removably secured to the front section. The interchangeable face may include a frame surrounding a movable element.

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