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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654405 | Method and system of a detachable nose faceplate Method and system of a detachable nose faceplate. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including orientating a faceplate having an aperture therein, orientating a detachable nose in one of a plurality of possible orientations, aligning the detac... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7442874 | Temporary protective cover for an electrical box A temporary protective cover for an electrical box having an open front end includes a plate sized and shaped to be removably mounted onto the open front end of the electrical box and a pair of wings formed onto the plate for securing the cover onto the electrical b... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439444 | Horizontal and vertical in-use electrical device cover A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a r... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435903 | Wall plate with one opening for one of more wiring devices The instant invention discloses a receptacle having a shape along the width of its face that is flat in one plane and along its length that has a constant radius. The shape of the face of the receptacle allows for the proper seating of an inserted plug. The shape of... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432444 | Temporary protective cover for an electrical box A temporary protective cover for an electrical outlet box is disclosed which is attached to the outlet box after wiring is installed but before wallboard is hung over the box. The protective cover has a protruding pin mounted in a keyhole shaped hole through the cov... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427714 | Conduit junction box replacement cover A conduit junction box replacement cover for electrical conduit junction boxes. The replacement cover can replace a conventionally designed cover on a conduit junction box that contains corroded or otherwise damaged threaded holes rendering the installation of a con... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425681 | Decorative switch assembly A decorative switch assembly for outlet boxes wherein the switch actuator and the face plate are metallic and screwless. The assembly is grounded by using U-shaped sheet metals. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7414193 | Wall box mounting apparatus An apparatus for mounting a device in a wall box is provided that includes a base plate formed by a substantially flat front portion and a plurality of side portions extending to the rear to define a substantially open rear portion, and at least one magnet. The fron... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7408111 | Wall mount assembly Wall mount assemblies operable to be mounted to a building are described. The wall mount assemblies include a base having a front surface and a rear surface and having a wall extending about an outer periphery and inwardly from the rear surface. The base also includ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7402749 | Weatherproof cover plate A weatherproof cover plate is disclosed. A continuous ridge on the base is disclosed in association with a gasket and a biased hinge to provide additional protection against the weather. Particular implementations include an opening in the gasket and the lid. In a w... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399920 | Wall plate with internal nose for low voltage communications cable and high voltage plug receptacle A dual purpose wall plate (10) includes a flat support plate (20) that defines on one half a support plate opening (26) and a sloped cable support extension (32) for extending into the hollow wall structure and for passing low voltage com... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7399921 | Electrical outlet safety cover A safety cap for an electrical outlet having an adhesive section can be attached to a standard outlet cover. Alternately, an outlet cover including two slidable plates including a spring or spring groove can be used to prevent access to the outlet by a child. An elo... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396997 | Hinged weatherproof electrical box cover The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical outlet box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture including a faceplate for attaching to an outlet box, the faceplate being substantially planar, and perimetrically bou... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394019 | Compact flush-mount self-contained receptacle (SCR) A compact self contained receptacle comprising a cylindrical housing flush-mounted to a wall or sill. The housing has a square central aperture for receiving a square receptacle inserted therein. Non-metallic sheath wire (NMS) is connected to the receptacle in pigta... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390966 | Slide-mountable electrical device cover A simple, two piece slide-on electrical device cover assembly can be adapted for either horizontal or vertical mounting on the same base. Removable rail members that are coupled to the cover through thinned or partially broken or grooved sections enable the rail mem... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390964 | Wall plate having internal nose for electrical cable A wall plate (10) is provided that accommodates communication cable and is formed by a support plate (11) and a cable support extension (12) mounted to the inner surface (20) support plate. The cable support extension is open-ended, with ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390965 | Temporary covers for electrical boxes A box cover for an electrical box comprises a faceplate having a height and width that corresponds to a height and width of the electrical box, a sidewall extending from a rear surface of the faceplate, and a securement assembly that is adapted to interconnect with ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381894 | Electrical device cover A cover for electrical devices is disclosed. Particular implementations include an electrical device cover configured to mount over an electrical device includes a lid having a flexible membrane. The lid is coupled by a hinge to a base and the cover includes a cord ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381895 | Weatherproof cover plate A weatherproof cover plate is disclosed. A continuous ridge on the base is disclosed in association with a gasket and a biased hinge to provide additional protection against the weather. Particular implementations include an opening in the gasket and the lid. In a w... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375279 | Waterproof cover for an audio system A waterproof cover for an audio system includes a frame having an opening and two arcuate faces respectively formed on two opposed sides of the frame, a gasket and a shield with the gasket securely attached to a side face thereof and being pivotally connected to the... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368662 | Horizontal and vertical in-use electrical device cover A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a r... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363787 | Steering lock system with control knob for vehicle A steering lock system with a control knob for a vehicle, comprises: a cylinder rotatably carried in a stationary housing; a rotor relatively rotatably inserted into the cylinder and having a key hole into which a mechanical key can be inserted; and a control knob m... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7348484 | Method of assisting a compromised barrier The present invention provides method, apparatus, and system to assist in partially or fully reestablishing the fire rating of a barrier that has been compromised by the installation of an electrical box(es) in the barrier. The electrical box includes a faceplate ha... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348487 | Floor box with voltage divider An outlet box assembly for termination of electrical and communication wires which generally includes a box having a floor and a sidewall extending upwardly from the floor, a cover attached to the box and a divider attached to the cover between the box floor and the... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348486 | Convertible electrical device cover and method for installing same A convertible electrical device cover including a base and an adapter coupled as an assembly and configured to accommodate an electrical device. When the convertible electrical device cover is placed in an operative position over the electrical device the adapter ma... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7345238 | Universal cover plate An electrical cover plate includes a base having a planar member. A first set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the first set of removable tabs forms a first set aperture, and a second set of removable tabs is connected to the base so tha... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7342174 | Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style An adapter for mounting electrical outlet faceplates designed for mounting on rectangular junction boxes in hollow walls onto solid walls with cylindrical cavities and sleeves. Junction box mounting is popular in North America, whereas cavity mounting is popular in ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7323639 | Convertible electrical device cover and method for installing same A convertible electrical device cover including a base plate and an adapter plate that are both configured to accommodate an electrical device. When the convertible electrical device cover is placed in an operative position over the electrical device the adapter pla... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319193 | Cover assemblies for in-floor fittings Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a cover assembly for an in-floor fitting that includes a trim flange, an access door mounting member, first and second access doors, and a plurality of seal members. A first seal member seals against moisture infi... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7312397 | Panel cover structure for a computer casing A panel cover structure for a computer casing, which is used to be pivoted on a front of the computer casing, is composed of a base panel, and at least one piece of decoration panel which is assembled on a front of the base panel, such that a noise transmitting from... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304238 | Horizontal and vertical in-use electrical device cover A plurality of approaches for forming a horizontal and vertical electrical device cover including 1) providing hinge members on opposing sides of the cover that allow the cover to pivot along adjacent-sided axes for horizontal and vertical mounting; 2) providing a r... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304237 | Horizontal and vertical slide-mountable electrical device cover A simple, two piece slide-on electrical device cover assembly can be adapted for either horizontal or vertical mounting on the same base. Removable rail members that are coupled to the cover through thinned or partially broken or grooved sections enable the rail mem... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301100 | Water resistant electrical floor box cover assembly A floor box cover assembly including a flange having an opening therethrough to permit access to an outlet box, and a cover securable to the flange and movable between a closed position wherein the opening is covered and an open position wherein the opening is uncov... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7301099 | Electrical box mounting plate An electrical box assembly includes an adjustable electrical box cover. The cover includes a base plate having a central opening and a collar encircling the central opening. A sleeve slides through the collar and is adjusted by a plurality of adjustment screws. In o... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294782 | Receptacle with shaped surface The instant invention discloses a receptacle having a shape along the width of its face that is flat in one plane and along its length that has a constant radius. The shape of the face of the receptacle allows for the proper seating of an inserted plug. The shape of... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285723 | Receptacle with shaped surface The instant invention discloses a receptacle where the surface of the face along its width is flat in one plane and along its length has a constant radius. The shape of the face of the receptacle allows for the proper seating of an inserted plug. The receptacle is a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282642 | Shaped wall plate for wiring device There is disclosed a wall plate for a wiring device. The wall plate has a single opening for receiving one or a gang of two or more wiring devices within the single opening. The wall plate has along its vertical axis, a surface of positive first differential and zer... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282643 | Weatherproof receptacle cover with adapter plate A convertible electrical device cover including a base plate and an adapter plate configured to accommodate an electrical device. When the convertible electrical device cover is placed in an operative position over the electrical device the adapter plate may be loca... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279636 | Multifunction clips and ground/mounting strap for wiring device The instant invention overcomes the difficulties encountered with respect to mounting electrical wiring devices to a common box and then positioning the devices relative to each other prior to attaching a wall plate. Some of the difficulties encountered are position... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279637 | Stainless steel faceplates with labels The present invention is directed to a faceplate having a backing plate and a stainless steel cover plate. The backing plate includes at least one opening to receive a module and at least one pocket. The pocket includes a mounting snap. The cover plate includes at l... | 10/09/2007 |
