Abstract: A powered wall plate may include a face plate comprising an opening extending through the face plate from the first surface to the rear surface. A first keyed interface may be formed at the rear surface of the face plate. An electrical receptacle may comprise a second keyed interface configured to be coupled with the first keyed interface, the electrical receptacle further comprising terminals disposed on sides of the electrical receptacle. Spring-biased terminals may be coupled to the face plate and coupled with the terminals. A powered feature may be coupled to the face plate and configured to be electrically coupled to the electrical receptacle through the spring-biased terminals when the first keyed interface and the second keyed interface are mateably coupled. Power may not be supplied from the electrical receptacle to the powered feature when the first keyed interface is not mateably coupled with the second keyed interface.

Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles are described.

Abstract: A remote control device may be mounted to a structure. The remote control device may include a control unit, a base, a faceplate, an adapter, and a mounting plate. The adapter may be configured to be attached to the faceplate. The adapter may be configured to be secured to the structure. The mounting plate may float between the adapter and the structure when the adapter is secured to the structure. The mounting plate may include a frame, a mounting tab, and a plurality of spring arms. The mounting tab may extend from the frame, for example, a platform on the frame. The mounting tab may be configured to prevent rotation of the base of the remote control device when the base is attached to the mounting plate. The plurality of spring arms may be configured to bias the mounting tab away from the structure.

Abstract: A control device and face plate is described, where the faceplate includes a first region formed from a first material that is non-conductive, a second region that is formed a second material that is transparent to infrared radiation, and where the first region and the second region are seamlessly joined to form a unitary structure.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a panel portion, and a fastener receiving structure provided within a perimeter of the panel portion. The fastener receiving structure can include a flexure mechanism to enable at least a portion of the fastener receiving structure to flex with insertion of a fastener into the flexure mechanism that attaches the panel portion against an underlying surface.

Abstract: A powered wall plate has a wall plate, an electrical circuit, at least two electrical plug prongs, and at least one mounting screw aperture. The wall plate has a front surface opposite a rear surface, as well as at least one opening extending through the front surface and the rear surface and sized to expose a first electrical receptacle of an electrical device therethrough. The electrical circuit is located between the front surface and the rear surface. The at least two electrical plug prongs are coupled to the electrical circuit within the wall plate and extend away from the rear surface of the wall plate. In addition, the at least two electrical plug prongs are configured to removably mate with a second electrical receptacle of the electrical device. A distance between the at least one mounting screw aperture and the at least two electrical plug prongs is adjustable.

Abstract: A variety of active units that sense environmental variables and take various actions are described. In one embodiment, an active unit includes at least one sensor to detect a change in an environmental variable and generate a sensor signal and an action module configured to influence the environmental. The active unit may also include a communication module and a processor module configured to accept the sensor signal and determine if the environmental variable exceeds a threshold and to instruct the action module not to take action to influence the environmental variable, and instruct the communication module to transmit a signal to other active units that the environmental variable has exceeded the threshold.

Abstract: Embodiments of a remote device mount (RDM) for installing a sensor in drywall and kit for the same are disclosed. The kit includes a mud cap, a paint shield, and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is secured to a framing structure. The plate has a sensor mounting hole extending completely through the plate and an annular sensor recess surrounding the hole. The mud cap is temporarily installed in a sensor recess in the plate to substantially cover the sensor recess and the hole. Drywall mud is applied over the plate and mud cap. The mud cap is removed. The paint shield is temporarily installed in the hole to substantially cover the sensor mounting hole. Paint is applied over the plate and the paint shield. The paint shield is removed in order to uncover the sensor mounting hole. Finally, the sensor permanently installed in the sensor recess and the sensor mounting hole.

Abstract: A lighting device and system having a faceplate and a backplate. The faceplate or the backplate may have an arm or a set of arms having electrical conductors to connect or couple to the electrical contact points of an outlet, plug, or switch. The operational modes may be in an emergency lighting mode and a nightlight mode. The voltage source can be connected to a light source or sensor through the control circuit or the switch, and the light source may be activated based on the output of the sensor. A controller is connected to the sensor can send or receive wireless signals through a wireless module.

Abstract: An electrical outlet device and system for providing light and power during the night or during a power failure. The device and system includes rechargeable energy storage devices that can be utilized to provide power to the outlet(s) and the light sources. The device and system can have two sections, a main and a removable section both having their own energy storage devices and light sources. The light sources can be controlled by a control circuit that can utilize one or more switches or sensors to control the activation or deactivation of the light sources and also the transfer of energy from the energy storage devices to the light sources or outlets of the main section. The main section can also have USB and electrical outlets or plugs to allow the device and system to be plugged into an AC or DC power source, and can transfer that energy to the USB and electrical outlets or plugs.

Abstract: A cover plate assembly is provided with a subplate with a substrate mounted to a wall mounted electrical device, to enclose the electrical device. A rim extends from a periphery of the substrate with a plurality of notches formed into an outer periphery of the rim. A cover plate with a substrate is adapted to be mounted upon the subplate substrate. A rim extends from a periphery of the cover plate substrate. A plurality of fasteners extends from the cover plate rim to engage the plurality of notches in the subplate to fasten the cover plate to the subplate. The plurality of fasteners is formed integrally with the cover plate and concealed within the cover plate rim.

Abstract: A modular electrical wiring device assembly including, but not limited to, a frame assembly having a top surface, a bottom surface, a width, a length and a height; a primary opening defined by a primary opening surface, wherein the primary opening is positioned through the top surface and the bottom surface; a cover plate positioned over and in contacting relation to the top surface of the frame assembly, wherein the cover plate includes a cover plate opening positioned over and in line with the primary opening; and a modular electrical wiring device positioned through the cover plate opening and the primary opening, wherein a portion of the modular electrical wiring device is positioned below the bottom surface of the frame assembly.

Abstract: A fusible link unit includes a locking member having a first locked portion, a second locked portion, and a pair of first abutted portions; a connection section; a first body having a first locking part and a pair of first abutting parts, the first body being extended from the first boundary in a predetermined direction, and the first boundary being a boundary extending in a direction that intersects a deployed direction of the first abutting parts; and a second body having a second locking part and a pair of second abutting parts, and extending in the same direction as the first body from the second boundary, the second boundary being a boundary extending in a direction that intersects a deployed direction of the second abutting part.

Abstract: Remote control devices may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be mounted over a mechanical switch that is installed in a wallbox. The remote control device may include a control unit and a faceplate assembly. The faceplate assembly may include a mounting frame, an adapter plate, and a faceplate. The mounting frame may be configured to abut a bezel of the mechanical switch such that that the faceplate is spaced away from the bezel of the mechanical switch to enable the mounting ring to extend through respective openings in the adapter plate and the faceplate.

Abstract: A variety of active cover plate configurations with prongs configured to contact side screw terminals of electrical receptacles are described.

Abstract: A housing for accommodating electrical components, in particular in a liquid pump, includes a housing pot including a bottom and a surrounding wall protruding from the bottom, as well as a housing cover closing the housing pot, including a shoulder protruding in the direction of the bottom. A simplified and cost-efficient production of the housing as well as an increased operational safety of the liquid pump are attained in that the housing cover forms a caulking connection with the surrounding wall of the housing pot with the help of at least one recess formed in the shoulder. The disclosure furthermore relates to a liquid pump including a housing of this type as well as a method for producing a liquid pump of this type.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly may include a faceplate having an opening configured to receive an electrical device insert, and an adapter that is disposed between the faceplate and a structure. The adapter may about a surface of the structure. The one or more biasing members may apply forces against the faceplate that may cause the faceplate to be biased outward relative to the surface of the structure.

Abstract: A faceplate for use with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) device, where the faceplate includes resilient features such as snaps to affix the faceplate to a height extension shell. The height extension shell accommodates a part of the GFCI device. The faceplate has an opening that exposes at least a part of the GFCI device. By using resilient snaps to affix the faceplate, instead of using screws as in conventional GFCI assemblies, this GFCI assembly makes installation more convenient, saves installation time, and makes the faceplate easier to clean and maintain. It also enhances esthetic without sacrificing function.

Abstract: An outdoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus has a structure that enables a terminal block to be added on a front side that a worker can easily contact, without greatly changing the location of an existing terminal block and the basic shape of a mounting portion. In a casing of the outdoor unit, a heat exchanger, an outdoor fan, a compressor, and an electrical component are provided. The outdoor unit includes: terminal blocks to be connected to the electrical component; and a terminal-block mounting portion facing from the inside of the casing toward the outside thereof. The terminal blocks are arranged in the height direction of the terminal-block mounting portion, and include first and second terminal blocks on a lower side and an upper side, respectively. The second terminal block is mounted on a terminal-block seat on the terminal-block mounting portion.

Abstract: A method of insulating an electrical switch/outlet/fixture box installed in an exterior wall comprising a plurality of vertically extending studs, a first insulating material disposed between the plurality of vertically extending studs, a water vapor barrier extending over the first insulating material, furring extending horizontally over the first insulating material and a finishing panel attached to the furring, using an insulated box, the method comprising the steps of making an opening in the water vapor barrier adjacent to one of the plurality of vertically extending studs; introducing the insulated box into the vapor barrier opening; introducing the electrical switch/outlet/fixture box into the insulated box; and attaching the electrical switch/outlet/fixture box and the insulated box to the one of the plurality of vertically extending studs.

Abstract: A dimmable tamper resistant nightlight may include a body comprising at least one light emitting diode (LED). Plug blades may extend from the body. A dimming switch may be coupled to the at last one LED, the dimming switch configured to move between a first position that activates about 50% luminosity of the at least one LED, a second position that deactivates about 100% luminosity of the at least one LED, and a third position that activates about 100% luminosity of the at least one LED. A housing may be coupled to the body, the housing comprising an access opening through which the dimming switch may be moved among the first position, the second position, and the third position. A housing may also comprise a locking element configured to prevent the dimmable tamper resistant nightlight from being removed from the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a panel portion, and a fastener receiving structure provided within a perimeter of the panel portion. The fastener receiving structure can include an aperture to receive an insertive fastener, and a flexure mechanism to enable at least a portion of the fastener receiving structure that includes the aperture to flex with insertion of the fastener in the aperture that attaches the panel portion against an underlying surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bracket, a functional module and a mounting method of an electrical device. The bracket described herein includes a body comprising a supporting portion adapted to support a functional component of the electrical device, a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion symmetrically arranged on the body with respect to a longitudinal axis of the supporting portion, and the second coupling portion is adapted to be coupled with the first coupling portion of a further bracket of the same specification to form a bracket set. The bracket described herein can be interlocked together, and the mounting component and the bracket are integrally formed. As a result, the appearance of the electrical device is improved, more mounting screws are saved, the mounting steps of the electrical device are reduced, and the mounting efficiency of the electrical device is improved.

Abstract: An enclosure, such as an electrical enclosure, includes a base having a series of walls that define an interior, and a cover. The base and cover include a hinge arrangement that enables the cover to be secured to the base for movement between a closed position and an open position. The hinge arrangement enables the cover to be hinged to either a first wall of the base or an opposite, second wall of the base. A latch member is configured to be selectively engaged with either the first wall of the base or the second wall of the base, and is engaged with the second wall of the base when the cover is hinged to the first wall of the base and is engaged with the first wall of the base when the cover is hinged to the second wall of the base.

Abstract: A temporary cover is provided for protecting the contents of electrical boxes during wall construction. The box can include the cover as a temporary attachment that bends into place and is torn away when finished. The cover can also be a stand-alone component that press fits into the box and has means for removal from the box, such as a tab on one side, or an aperture sized to receive at least a finger. The cover can also have a fin to engage with slot rails within the electrical box. Constructing a wall includes mounting the box within the wall, adding wiring within the box, covering the box with the temporary cover, finishing the wall, then removing the cover and replacing it with the permanent box cover.

Abstract: A mounting frame may be configured as a self-adjusting mounting frame that biases itself against a surface of structure. The mounting frame may be a component, for example, of a remote control device or a faceplate assembly. The mounting frame may be configured to bias a rear surface of the mounting frame against the surface of a structure. The mounting frame may include biasing members. Each biasing member may include an attachment portion and a pair of resilient spring arms that suspend the attachment portion relative to a perimeter wall of the mounting frame such that the attachment portion is spaced further from the rear surface of the mounting frame than locations where the spring arms extend from the mounting frame. The rear surface of the mounting frame may be defined by the perimeter wall.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments a cover may include an attachment member having at least one aperture and a shelf substantially perpendicular to the attachment member.

Abstract: A system includes a detachable faceplate. The detachable faceplate includes a casing including an interior surface and an exterior surface; and an environmental sensing device disposed within the casing. The environmental sensing device is configured to acquire data.

Abstract: A powered wall plate with at least two wall plate electrical current features behind the rear surface of the wall plate, each with a receiving prong, at least two electrical current transfer plugs with an electrical wire extending therefrom and configured to removably mate with the receiving prong. A plurality of LED lights is located along a bottom edge of the front surface, a photocell is exposed on the front surface of the wall plate, and a control switch has an on position, an off position, and an auto position. A transformer housing may extend forward of the front surface and includes a circuit therein operatively coupled to a USB port on a perpendicular surface of the transformer housing. The USB port is configured to provide power when power is supplied to the at least two electrical wires.

Abstract: A tamper resistant nightlight for placement in an electrical receptacle, the nightlight includes a body that has a base with an LED circuit and plug blades extending from the body. A housing includes a locking element configured to restrict a child from removing the nightlight from the electrical receptacle through a flange that extends away from the body to be positioned behind a rear surface of an electrical wall plate associated with the electrical receptacle to prevent the tamper resistant nightlight from being removed from the electrical receptacle while the electrical wall plate is coupled to the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: A dimmable tamper resistant nightlight may include a body comprising at least one light emitting diode (LED). Plug blades may extend from the body. A dimming switch may be coupled to the at last one LED, the dimming switch configured to move between a first position that activates about 50% luminosity of the at least one LED, a second position that deactivates about 100% luminosity of the at least one LED, and a third position that activates about 100% luminosity of the at least one LED. A housing may be coupled to the body, the housing comprising an access opening through which the dimming switch may be moved among the first position, the second position, and the third position. A housing may also comprise a locking element configured to prevent the dimmable tamper resistant nightlight from being removed from the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: A connector has five or six abutment surfaces for cable ducts. The cable ducts may have substantially square end faces or rectangular end faces half as large. The connector has a main body made of metal, which exhibits one or two square abutment surfaces or portions thereof, and which exhibits four smaller substantially rectangular abutment surfaces.

Abstract: An assembly for housing electrical components of a power distribution system. The assembly includes a housing and a cover for enclosing an inner cavity of the housing. At least one connection location is on the housing and is configured for attaching one of a plurality of adapters to the housing. Each adapter includes a body having a surface engageable with the housing, an element for securing the body to the housing; and a mating feature engageable with a respective mating feature of the housing for fixing an orientation of the adapter relative to the housing.

Abstract: A connector storage device includes a housing and a nonconductive connector on an exterior of the housing. The nonconductive connector is configured to connect with a first conductive connector. In another embodiment, a connector storage device includes a cover plate for a wall outlet or a switch, and at least one connector mounted on the cover plate. The cover plate defines at least one opening configured to permit insertion of an electrical outlet or an electrical switch, and the at least one connector is configured to connect with an electrical connector.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure provide a socket cover, a socket assembly and associated manufacturing method. The socket cover comprises: a panel comprising an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to one another; a flange around the panel and extending inwardly in a direction perpendicular to the panel; and a plurality of through holes formed on the panel and having sizes and shapes matching respective socket holes of a socket module, the plurality of through holes adapted to align with respective socket holes when the socket cover is connected to the socket module.

Abstract: A lighting device and system having a faceplate and a backplate. The faceplate or the backplate may have an arm or a set of arms having electrical conductors to connect or couple to the electrical contact points of an outlet, plug, or switch. The electrical conductors can receive a voltage from a voltage source such as an AC voltage source. A voltage regulation circuit may provide for the regulation or conversion of the voltage source. A switch can allow for a control circuit connected to the voltage regulation circuit to be bypassed or switch from one operational mode to another operational mode. The operational modes may be in an emergency lighting mode, and a nightlight mode. The voltage source can be connected to a light source or sensor through the control circuit or the switch, and the light source may be activated based on the output of the sensor.

Abstract: A battery wiring module that can improve workability when covers are to be opened. A cover includes a cover body portion coupled to a housing so as to be pivotable between a closed position and an open position, and a cover lock portion locked to a housing lock portion when the cover body portion is at the closed position. The housing lock portion includes an elastic piece located so as to face an outer surface of a fourth wall portion of the wiring housing portion, and is elastically deformable in a direction away from and a direction toward the fourth wall portion, and a lock protrusion that protrudes from the elastic piece in the direction toward the fourth wall portion. The cover lock portion is locked to the lock protrusion in the state of being inserted between the fourth wall portion and the elastic piece.

Abstract: A cord restraint is disclosed herein. The cord restraint has a plate for securing to the wall. A hook and a brace are secured to the face of the plate. The hook is positioned above the brace. To restrain a cord, a user first forms a loop in the cord, passes it through the brace, and then pulls it downward over the hook to be secured. This prevents the cord from being inadvertently pulled out of an electrical socket if the free end of the cord is pulled.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover with a lid having a configurable protrusion or recess to accommodate different uses and weather resistance states. The electrical outlet cover includes a base coupled to an electrical outlet and a lid hingedly coupled to the base along a first side. The lid includes a frame with a central aperture and a telescoping enclosure with a flange at a front edge of a sleeve, the flange extending outward from the sleeve. The sleeve may include a ledge extending outward from the sleeve adjacent a back edge of the sleeve on at least two sides of the sleeve. The sleeve is slidably coupled within the central aperture and movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The flange may abut the frame in the collapsed position and the ledge may abut the frame in the expanded position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a plastic fire resistant electrical box. The electrical box includes one or more walls having a substrate formed from a fire resistant intumescent material. The substrate can include a coating formed from an intumescent material composition applied to at least one of an inner and outer surface.

Abstract: A wall plate system with screwless cover includes a baseplate having one or more central apertures, and a shape that is complementary to the front end of an electrical box. The system includes at least one modular insert that is positionable within the central apertures of the baseplate. Each modular insert including a raised front surface and at least one access opening for engaging an operable portion of a wired device that is located within the electrical box. The system also includes a front cover having one or more cover apertures that compressively engage the raised front surface of each modular insert.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a panel portion, and a fastener receiving structure provided within a perimeter of the panel portion. The fastener receiving structure can include an aperture to receive an insertive fastener, and a flexure mechanism to enable at least a portion of the fastener receiving structure that includes the aperture to flex with insertion of the fastener in the aperture that attaches the panel portion against an underlying surface.

Abstract: A powered wall plate with at least two electrical plug prongs. A protruding front face extends from the front surface and has a plurality of electrical current apertures configured to receive an electrical plug. A spacer may be placed between the wall plate and the electrical device to close a gap. A plurality of LED lights is located along a bottom edge of the front surface, a photocell is exposed on the front surface of the wall plate, and a control switch has an on position, an off position, and an auto position. A circuit between the front face and a rear surface of the wall plate is operatively coupled to a USB port on a side surface of the front face. The USB port is configured to provide power when power is supplied to the at least two electrical plug prongs.

Abstract: A screw less, adjustable cover plate for electrical fixtures is disclosed. The cover plate has a rear side which comprises of a prong attached thereto or molded as an integral part of the cover plate. The prong extends rearward from the cover plate and is orthogonal to a face of the cover plate. The prong is positioned in such a manner that it aligns with a threaded hole in the electrical outlet conventionally used to receive a screw for fastening the cover plate to the outlet. In an embodiment, the prong is configured to be pushed and not threaded into the threaded hole, in order to secure the cover plate to the electrical outlet. In this manner, the cover plate can be quickly installed without any tools and screws.

Abstract: Remote control devices may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be mounted over a mechanical switch that is installed in a multi-gang wallbox adjacent to a second electrical device, such as another mechanical switch or an electrical receptacle. The second electrical device may be recessed with respect to the remote control device and may be brought forward towards a front surface of the adapter by loosening a first set of screws that attach a yoke of the second electrical device to the multi-gang wallbox, and tightening a second set of screws that attach the adapter to the yoke of the second electrical device. The remote control device may comprise one or more configurable attachment members for attaching the adapter to the yoke of the mechanical switch and/or to the yoke of the second electrical device.

Abstract: An outlet cover assembly with electrical connection to couple to a receptacle. The cover assembly may include a cover plate having an electrical load and at least one intermediate connector coupled to the electrical load, an intermediate plate having at least one receptacle connector extending from the intermediate plate and an electrical connection point coupled to the at least one receptacle connector. The receptacle connector may be placed in electrical contact with an electric supply of the receptacle and delivers current to the electrical connection point when coupled to the receptacle. The intermediate plate is coupled between the receptacle and the cover plate with the intermediate connector of the cover plate engaging the electrical connection point of the intermediate plate to supply power to the electrical load coupled to the cover plate.

Abstract: A powered wall plate with at least two wall plate electrical current features behind the rear surface of the wall plate, each with a receiving prong, and a plug-in module with at least two electrical plugs and two arms, each arm with an electrical current transfer contact configured to removably mate with the receiving prong. A plurality of LED lights is located along a bottom edge of the front surface, a photocell is exposed on the front surface of the wall plate, and a control switch has an on position, an off position, and an auto position. A transformer housing may extend forward of the front surface and includes a circuit therein operatively coupled to a USB port on a perpendicular surface of the transformer housing. The USB port is configured to provide power when power is supplied to the at least two electrical plugs.

Abstract: This cage routes and contains flexible lines cleanly, and secures them in a manner such that the flexible lines will not snag on loader treads, or other obstacles. The cage is formed by distinct placement of straight pins and angle pins in a flat bed. The support holder may be used independently, or in sets, to contain ??, ½?, and ¾? flexible line. Placement is accomplished by an operator placing the line past and over pins and then bending over a final angle pin to finally contain the line within the cage. The line remains contained until an operator extracts the line, when the process is reversed.

Abstract: A lighting device and system having a faceplate and a backplate. The faceplate or the backplate may have an arm or a set of arms having electrical conductors to connect or couple to the electrical contact points of an outlet, plug, or switch. The electrical conductors can receive a voltage from a voltage source such as an AC voltage source. A voltage regulation circuit may provide for the regulation or conversion of the voltage source. A switch can allow for a control circuit connected to the voltage regulation circuit to be bypassed or switch from one operational mode to another operational mode. The operational modes may be in an emergency lighting mode, and a nightlight mode. The voltage source can be connected to a light source or sensor through the control circuit or the switch, and the light source may be activated based on the output of the sensor.

Abstract: A powered wall plate with a plug-in module having two electrical plug prongs, the two electrical plug prongs configured to removably mate with an electrical receptacle of an electrical device. The plug-in module has a mounting screw aperture extending therethrough that receives a mounting screw, attaching the plug-in module to the powered wall plate, and a surround on a portion of the perimeter of the plug-in module that is configured to cover a portion of the wall plate. A plurality of LED lights is located along a bottom edge of the front surface, a photocell is exposed on the front surface of the wall plate, and a control switch has an on position, an off position, and an auto position. A transformer housing may extend forward from the front surface and includes a circuit therein operatively coupled to a USB port on a perpendicular surface of the transformer housing. The USB port is configured to provide power when power is supplied to the at least two electrical plug prongs.