Abstract: Methods and systems for laser cutting of components are disclosed herein. Examples are specifically suited for laser cutting relatively large components of e.g. a vehicle framework such as a unitary side panel of a vehicle door. Multiple robots may perform laser cutting operations substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: Cover plates and cover plate assemblies are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices that cover the fixtures but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and that optionally do not show screw or attachment holes, and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that comprises one or more retention members selectively engage and substantially conform to the outer surface and edges of the electrical device, to releasably secure the cover plate to the electrical device with a backing plate therebetween.

Abstract: Cover plates and cover plate assemblies are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices that cover the fixtures but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and that optionally do not show screw or attachment holes, and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that comprises one or more retention members selectively engage and substantially conform to the outer surface and edges of the electrical device, to releasably secure the cover plate to the electrical device with a backing plate therebetween.

Abstract: Cover plates are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices that cover the outlets but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and the like, and that do not show screw or attachment holes and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that have screwless attachment to a rectangular ring shaped mounting or strapping plate that attaches to the outlet, switch, wall, or housing or receptacle box without showing screw holes, e.g., via tabs or other attachment mechanism, with or without a backing plate.

Abstract: Cover plates are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices that cover the fixtures but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and that optionally do not show screw or attachment holes, and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that comprises one or more retention members selectively engage and substantially conform to the outer surface and edges of the electrical outlet or switch, or audio, data, or video plug, cable, or connector, to releasably secure the cover plate sub-assembly thereto.

Abstract: An axially adjustable threaded mounting snap fit connector that can be used to align the surface of a first component portion with a second surface adjacent to the first surface, wherein the connector can be snap fit to at least one second component having or adjacent to said second surface, and then the relative alignment or distance between the first surface and the second surface can be adjusted by axially turning the connector using the adjustable snap fit member portion that turns axially within the connector.

Abstract: Cover plates are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices that cover the fixtures but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and that optionally do not show screw or attachment holes, and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that comprises one or more retention members selectively engage and substantially conform to the outer surface and edges of the electrical outlet or switch, or audio, data, or video plug, cable, or connector, to releasably secure the cover plate sub-assembly thereto.

Abstract: An axially adjustable threaded mounting snap fit connector that can be used to align the surface of a first component portion with a second surface adjacent to the first surface, wherein the connector can be snap fit to at least one second component having or adjacent to said second surface, and then the relative alignment or distance between the first surface and the second surface can be adjusted by axially turning the connector using the adjustable snap fit member portion that turns axially within the connector.

Abstract: Cover plates, receptacles, and cover plate assemblies are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate, receptacle, and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices, wherein one or more components of the assembly are provided with replaceable movement or attachment to one or more other parts of the cover plate assembly, which movement or attachment is independent of the wall finish or wallboard, that cover the outlets but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and the like; optionally wherein said one or more components of the assembly are optionally selected from the group consisting of the cover plate, the mounting or strapping plate, the cover plate sub-assembly, and one or more of the retention members; and optionally wherein the connector provides said independent adjustment by turning or moving of the connector, or one or both ends of the connector.

Abstract: Cover plates, receptacles, and cover plate assemblies are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate, receptable, and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices, wherein one or more components of the assembly (e.g, but not limited to the cover plate, mounting or strapping plate, and/or receptacle box) are provided with replaceable movement or attachment to one or more other parts of the cover plate assembly, which movement or attachment is independent of the wall finish or wallboard, that cover the outlets but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and the like, and that do not show screw or attachment holes and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that have screwless attachment to a rectangular ring shaped mounting or strapping plate that attaches to the outlet, switch, wall, or housing or receptacle box without showing screw holes, e.g.

Abstract: Cover plates are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices that cover the outlets but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and the like, and that do not show screw or attachment holes and where the cover plate is part of a cover plate assembly that have screwless attachment to a rectangular ring shaped mounting or strapping plate that attaches to the outlet, switch, wall, or housing or receptacle box without showing screw holes, e.g., via tabs or other attachment mechanism, with or without a backing plate.