Face plate for electrical switches, receptacles or the like

- Scovill Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective of a face plate for electrical switches, receptacles or the like showing our new design, as embodied in a single switch plate;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1, the rear being flat and unornamented;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view taken from the left of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a second embodiment of the design of FIG. 1 as embodied in a double switch plate, the only differences being the increase in width and duplication of the recessed areas and apertures;

FIG. 7 is a third embodiment of the design of FIG. 1 as embodied in a double receptacle plate, the only differences being the number and shape of the apertures.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D243385 February 15, 1977 Grieb
D244003 April 12, 1977 Grieb
Other references
  • Yield House Cat., .COPYRGT.1975, p. 33, Towel Ring 4E. Sturbridge Yankee Workshop Cat., 1974-1975, Wood Switch Plate (lower right). American Handicrafts Catalogue, p. 29, Cherry Wood Plaque.
Patent History
Patent number: D264425
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 29, 1979
Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
Assignee: Scovill Inc. (Waterbury, CT)
Inventors: Carlson L. Nippel (Irvine, CA), Richard K. Mitts (Fullerton, CA)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Attorney: Dallett Hoopes
Application Number: 6/89,570
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8351; D/8350
International Classification: D0809;