Electrical outlet cover with excess cord storage
US8734181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/72
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electrical plug receptacle cover plate assembly with a flange plate positioned between a spool plate and a receptacle cover plate. A portion of the space between the flange plate and the spool plate is used to wrap excess cord, and rearward angular flanges are used to conceal the cord. In other embodiments, the receptacle cover plate may be recessed; the spool plate and receptacle cover plate may be combined; the flange plate may be provided over a combined spool plate and receptacle cover plate; and a combined flange plate and receptacle cover plate may be provided over a spool plate.
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