Active cover plates
US9362728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one example, an active cover plate includes a faceplate, a load and a spring clip adjustable in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction with respect to the faceplate to electrically interface with a receptacle body and extract electrical power from the receptacle body to energize the load. A method for installing an active cover plate on an electrical receptacle is also provided.
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