Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety cover for an electrical box mounted device. The safety cover is configured to be mounted between the device and a face plate to prevent access to exposed wires and energized terminals inside the electrical box when the face plate is removed.

Abstract: A cord management device securable to objects lacking a cord management system. An embodiment includes a flexible substratum on which two outwardly facing hooks are secured in a longitudinally spaced manner. An embodiment further includes a receptacle adapted to receiving and temporarily house the prongs on an electrical cord. The flexible substratum preferably includes an adhesive, magnet or fastener to temporarily or permanently secure the device to objects. The device is thereby attachable to an object to aid in the securement of an electrical cord.

Abstract: An electrical box includes an open end providing access to a hollow interior of the electrical box, that is enclosed by a closed end and opposing sidewalls. The electrical box has an angled flange that is integrally molded to create a singular construct formulated from a polymer material. The angled flange is angled along the longitudinal axis relative to the upstanding sides of the electrical box and flattens completely when placed into a final installed position within an aperture within a structure to create a vapor seal between the electrical box and the structure. Also, the polymer material the flange is created from accommodates any small inconsistencies in dimensions, alignment and the like, so as to allow for fast and efficient installation.

Abstract: A wiring box is used for connecting an external wire to a driver circuit and for connecting the driver circuit to a lighting apparatus. The wiring box includes a box container and a foldable top cover. In some embodiments, it is preferable that the lighting apparatus have elongated shapes, like light tubes. The box container has a box opening. The foldable top cover includes a center plate and at least one lateral plate. The center plate is connected to the at least one lateral plate with an axial structure, the lateral plate is folded to align with the center plate in an elongated manner during shipping. The lateral plate is rotated with respect to the center plate along the axial structure to expand and to cover the box opening of the box container.

Abstract: In an example, a sealing member includes a solid body portion and a peripheral beading hinged to the solid body portion. The peripheral beading has an inner perimeter corresponding to an outer perimeter of the solid body portion. Further, in a protracted position, the peripheral beading is to fit around an edge of the solid body portion bearing an interference fit with the solid body portion.

Abstract: An opening sealing member 10 is for closing an opening 91 for work open in a vertical direction and includes a cover plate 20 configured to cover the opening 91 from above and a plug body 40 held on the cover plate 20 and including a sealing member 45 to be held in close contact with an inner peripheral surface of the opening 91 by the plug body being fit into the opening 91. An upper surface 21A of the cover plate 20 is provided with a gradient to cause water adhering to the cover plate 20 to flow down to outside of the cover plate 20. An upper surface 51A of the plug body 40 is provided with a gradient to cause water adhering to the upper surface 51A of the plug body 40 to flow down to outside of the opening 91.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.

Abstract: An enclosure for providing access to an electrical outlet includes a base with an aperture configured to couple to the electrical outlet and a lid coupled to the base. The lid selectively covers the aperture and includes a frame and an expandable section. The expandable section is moveable relative to the frame and selectively increases the volume of the lid.

Abstract: A building is constructed by providing a subfloor and forming a hole in the subfloor. A hole protector includes a cylinder, a skirt disposed around the cylinder, and a cap disposed on the cylinder. The hole protector is disposed over the hole with the cylinder extending into the hole. The hole protector is fastened to the subfloor. The cap is removed from the hole protector. An MPE is disposed through the cylinder.

Abstract: A bezel assembly includes a bezel body having an opening formed thereon for receiving at least a part of a connecting piece. At least one opening shield is movably disposed on the bezel body and pressing against the connecting piece via an elastic element such that the connecting piece remains contact with the bezel assembly in the opening. The bezel assembly of the present disclosure can be adapted to connecting pieces of various types and standards, such as connectors or ports, so as to improve universality of the bezel assembly and expand the application range.

Abstract: An outdoor waterproof power socket is disclosed, comprising a socket assembly and a sealing assembly, wherein the socket assembly includes a case, in which one side of the case is openly configured with a plurality of outer socket holes, while the other side of the case is also openly configured with a plurality of inner socket holes, each of the outer socket holes and each of the inner socket holes are commutative within the case, a conductive component is respectively installed within each inner socket hole; in addition, the sealing assembly includes an insulating flake and a sealing cover, in which the insulating flake is fixedly installed on one side of the case and covers each inner socket hole, and the sealing cover completely wraps the insulating flake as well as the position where the case and the insulating flake connect.

Abstract: A ligature-resistant thermostat cover provides restriction of access to a thermostat and prevention of ligature formation around or atop the thermostat. The thermostat cover includes a wall plate for securing to a wall with a central aperture for accommodating a thermostat, a cover portion and a locking mechanism. The cover portion is curved both toward the top and toward the bottom of the cover from an apex line to provide a continuously curving front surface of the cover portion. The rear profile of the cover portion matches a mating surface of a front profile of the wall plate in width and height and the wall plate has an incline or curvature at the top face to provide a continuously sloping surface that prevents formation of a ligature point above the top face.

Abstract: The present invention is a network connector structure, which includes a signal terminal body and a cover plate. Arranged core holes are set on an upper side of an end of the signal terminal body, two holes are respectively set on two sides of the end of the signal terminal body, two convexes are set on the back side of the cover plate, the two convexes on the back side of the cover plate are respectively corresponded to the two holes set on the two sides of the end of the signal terminal body, so that each convex is provided to be embedded into the corresponding hole, and the core holes set on the upper side of the end of the signal terminal body is covered by the back side of the cover plate.

Abstract: A connector unit includes a connector and a plurality of connector cap parts that are rotatably attached to a side wall of the connector. The connector cap parts each have a first space for receiving an end portion of the connector. The connector cap parts rotate toward the connector and are joined together to form a connector cap so that the first spaces communicate with each other to form a second space and that the end portion is placed in the second space.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover including a base and an opening extending through the base, the opening configured to allow access to a socket face through the base. The electrical outlet cover further including a mounting screw aperture extending through the base, and a keyhole cover slidably connected to the base to at least partially cover the mounting screw aperture.

Abstract: A cover for partially covering and protecting cables plugged into a receptacle is provided. The receptacle includes a face plate with a first hole through which a first fastener secures the face plate to a face of the receptacle. The cover comprises a plurality of walls at least partially defining a hollow chamber, a slot adjacent to the chamber and configured to receive the face plate when the cover is slid over the face plate, an opening that leads to the chamber and the slot, and a first channel extending partially through the chamber and configured to provide access to the fastener.

Abstract: A cover includes a cover body and an interlock connector. The cover body covers an opening provided in a case of a power conversion device and is electrically conductive. The interlock connector is electrically connectable to a receptacle connector provided inside the case. A noise shielding layer and a low conductivity layer are formed between the cover body and the interlock connector. The noise shielding layer is electrically conductive. The low conductivity layer is closer to the cover body than the noise shielding layer is, and is less electrically conductive than the cover body and the noise shielding layer.

Abstract: A cable management system including an elongate, flexible and length adjustable tubular conduit and a pair of mounting components to mount the elongate tubular conduit relative to a surface, one mounting component attaching a first end of the elongate conduit and a second mounting component attaching a second end of the elongate conduit, wherein together the tubular conduit and the mounting components define a body through which cables can extend and the tubular conduit is attachable and detachable as required from the mounting components used to mount the cable management system relative to the surface.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a device and system of devices including: a connector comprising a housing comprising a groove lengthwise in a surface of the housing and a push-pull tab comprising a protrusion, a widthwise recess on the connector housing accepting protrusions on a removable anchor device that retains the connector in a port, wherein the push-pull tab releases the connector from the port using protrusions on the anchor device and the receiver device comprising one or more ports for receiving one or more connector types; and the receiver device comprising one or more ports without an anchor; said port secures a second connector type comprising a latch release mechanism; and the receiver device ports are opposite one another; wherein the opposite ports can accept a first connector and a second connector; wherein the first connector release mechanism and differs from the second connector release mechanism.

Abstract: A device for the connection of luminaires with fault current diversion includes a support socket and a contact bar which are covered by a support plate, and the contact bar produces a support connection with a pivotal hook. The support plate contains an insert channel into which can be inserted a luminaire plug.

Abstract: A cover assembly (100) is disclosed that can be installed onto and removed from a telecommunications connector (200) without requiring the connector (200) from being removed from its mounted position and without requiring an associated cover plate (120) from being removed from its mounted position. The cover assembly (100) can include a base portion (150) that defines an opening that entirely surrounds a cover portion (110). In one example, the cover portion (110) is attached to the base portion (150) via a living hinge (118). In one aspect, the base portion (150) acts as a color cap while the cover portion (110) acts as a dust cover. In one example, the base portion (150) is provided without a cover portion (110) such that the cover assembly (100) simply acts as a color cap.

Abstract: An indoor coaxial wall outlet cover permitting functional use of a coaxial wall outlet while fully concealing the coaxial connector plug of the coaxial wall outlet. The cover has a hidden, functional coaxial connector plug that inserts into the coaxial connector plug attached to the underlying coaxial outlet box in the wall and is connected to an extended coaxial cable having at its distal end one or more functional coaxial connector plugs for use of the wall outlet to connect to a wide variety of home entertainment equipment such as televisions, DVRs, CATV, and satellite TV receivers. The cover can be essentially featureless in outward appearance, and when positioned over a wall coaxial outlet box, the cover can fully hide that box. The cover is thin so that furniture may be positioned effectively flush against the wall in front of the covered coaxial outlet box.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are provided that conceal an outlet in a decorated environment. The decorative concealed outlet device includes a frame configured to receive a decorative element matching a decorated surface of the decorated environment. The frame includes retaining features that engage with ports of the outlet and allow the device to be selectively removed and replaced from an outlet concealed position to an outlet exposed position, and vice versa. The device acts as a camouflaged protective wall outlet cover capable of hiding a wall outlet from view by including like materials to that of the surroundings, such as tile, attached to the front of the cover. The cover can prevent risk of electric shock while hiding or substantially minimizing the appearance of a wall outlet. The cover can be removed at any time so that the wall outlet can still operate as a function outlet.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods for shielding an electrical device. The electrical device shield tool may include an expanding and contracting mechanism; and a body coupled to the expanding and contracting mechanism. The body can include a first half slidably coupled to a second half that are capable of movement, as the body expands to increase an opening with respect to a movement of the expanding and contracting mechanism. Furthermore, the electrical device shield tool can include grooves, that receive protruding edges of the metal enclosure to affix the body to the metal enclosure and form a barrier for the electrical device from the metal enclosure.

Abstract: An electrical inlet/outlet assembly is provided including an Alternating Current (AC) inlet having at least a line terminal and a neutral terminal arranged to receive electric power from a power supply via a first power, and an AC outlet having at least a line terminal and a neutral terminal arranged to supply electric power from the AC inlet to an electrical device. Channels are provided extending respectively between the line and neutral terminals of the AC inlet and the line and neutral terminals of the AC outlet, and connectors are disposed within the channels to electrically connect the line and neutral terminals of the AC inlet respectively to the line and neutral terminals of the AC outlet. The channels forms water-sealed enclosures around the connectors.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling use of an electrical device. The apparatus includes at least one power connector, a first electrical plug, an electrical socket, a lock configured to retain an electrical plug in the electrical socket, a switch electrically coupling the at least one power connector and the electrical socket, and wireless communication circuitry communicatively coupled to the switch and configured to receive a signal for causing the switch to electrically couple the at least one power connector and the electrical socket.

Abstract: Power outlet wall plates having retention components are described herein that are configured to be mounted around power outlets to thereby retain power cords in electrical engagement with sockets of the power outlets. The retention components can be secured to the structure using any suitable mechanism, such as by using fasteners, snap fit, and so forth.

Abstract: The electrical cover is a flexible, friction-held electrical cover that guards outlets from finish materials such as paint, spackling, and other foreign materials. The frictionally-held finish material electrical covers utilize specifically shaped features on the surfaces, such as negative draft, that contact the electrical components to increase the hold on the electrical device. Some of the shaped features of the frictionally-held covers also help minimize stress in the cover. The electrical covers are shaped with an arched rear surface that assists in minimizing edge warping when the electrical cover is positioned against the wall surface. Features are also molded into the parts to assist and strengthen the cover flatness once installed, and thus protect against the intrusion of finish material behind the cover.

Abstract: An enclosure mountable to a handrail is described wherein the enclosure includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion that can be coupled. When coupled, a cavity is formed between the shell portions and may receive electronic components such as antennas, wireless network access points, etc. A transverse bore is formed in each of two ends of the enclosure such that the bore fits around a portion of a handrail when the shell portions are coupled. In addition to the transfer bore, a third bore opening is formed in a lower edge of the enclosure such that a first end of a substantially vertical support may be received into the third bore opening and a second end of the substantially vertical support may be connected to a stable surface disposed beneath the enclosure.

Abstract: A light switch hook assembly including a light switch plate and a hook extending outwardly therefrom. A fastener is inserted through an aperture defined in the hook and then into a hole defined in the light switch plate. The end of the fastener is subsequently inserted into an opening defined in a light switch mounted within an electrical connector box. The light switch plate may already be installed on a wall. In this instance, a fastener is removed from this pre-existing light switch plate, the hook is positioned against the plate, and the fastener is inserted through the aperture in the hook, through the hole from which the fastener was previously removed, and into the opening in the light switch. A cover may be engaged with the hook to cover the head of the fastener. An article may be hung on the hook.

Abstract: An image apparatus includes an imaging unit, a housing that houses the imaging unit, a wiring substrate, and a stopper that sandwiches the wiring substrate between the housing and the stopper. The housing has a protruding part that protrudes from a back surface of a side opposite to a front surface on the side of the imaging unit in the wiring substrate. The stopper has an engagement part that engages with an outer peripheral surface of the housing, and a hook part that is hooked onto an inner peripheral surface of the protruding part of the housing.

Abstract: A fixture for holding electrical components on an external support structure protects the components from weather, dust, condensation, and mechanical impact. An example fixture includes a shell having an open bottom side; a base configured for sliding engagement with the bottom side of the shell, a first electrical connector held in a selected rotational orientation in the base; and a support frame configured for sliding engagement with the shell. The support frame includes a first component holder; a second component holder rotatably connected to the first component holder; and a third component holder rotatably connected to the second component holder and removably connected to the first component holder. An optional connector on the shell allows the fixture to be installed between a host connector and any previously-installed legacy equipment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a protective cap for an attachment housing. The protective cap has a basic shape which is substantially box-shaped. The protective cap has a first locking device on the narrow faces of the box-shaped basic shape, and the protective cap has a second locking device on at least one broad face of the box-shaped basic shape. The disclosure likewise relates to a system comprising such a protective cap and a matching attachment housing. Advantageously, the locking devices of the protective cap can be used with and without a locking bracket of an attachment housing.

Abstract: A switch device for a vehicle includes an emergency notification switch, an operation switch other than the emergency notification switch, and a cover that is movable between a closed position at which the emergency notification switch and the operation switch are covered and an open position at which the emergency notification switch and the operation switch are exposed. In the switch device, an operating surface of the emergency notification switch is located at a position lower than an operating surface of the operation switch, and the cover is provided with an opening through which the operating surface of the operation switch is exposed at the closed position.

Abstract: A fiber optic adaptor assembly, to be inserted into a metal faceplate of a fiber distribution hub, includes a main body, a connector holder and a conductive ring member. The connector holder is removably inserted into an installation hole of the main body. The conductive ring member is removably sleeved around an outer periphery of the main body. The conductive ring member electrically contacts and cooperates with the metal faceplate to provide a shielding effect against electromagnetic interferences when the main body is inserted into the faceplate.

Abstract: A switch cover guard for guarding at least one electrical device in an electrical plate against access, use and/or damage has a security chamber surrounded by first, second, top and bottom guard walls. The security chamber is open to the rear to allow electrical switches/outlets to be accessed from within the chamber once the rear of the switch cover guard is attached onto the electrical plate. A front security plate can be slid between an open position, which allows access to the switch/outlet, and a closed position. When closed, the security chamber is sealed and the switch/outlet is no longer accessible. An adhesive attachment layer can secure the guard directly to the switch/outlet plate without requiring the plate to be opened. The front security plate can have a transparent or translucent front panel to allow light to pass through while the switch cover guard is closed.

Abstract: Retention components are provided that are configured to retain a first end of an electrical cord in a plugged configuration with an electrical outlet. The retention components have an interior sized to receive the first end therein and include an wire opening having at least one dimension that is smaller than the corresponding dimension of the first end so that the first end cannot pass therethrough. In one form, a wall plate is provided having retention portion configured to retain a first end of an electrical cord, such that with the wall plate secured to a wall or other substrate, the first end of the electrical cord is retained between the wall and the wall plate.

Abstract: A disabling device includes an adhesive layer and/or a self-hardening material. The adhesive layer or self-hardening material contacts electrical contacts of an electrical interface.

Abstract: An electrical box cover for an electrical outlet box includes a back and four sides extending from the back. The back and the four sides define an interior of the box cover that is large enough to cover the exterior of the electrical outlet box. The box cover is made of a soft, flexible material that can be molded to a shape of the electrical outlet box and that has certain elastomeric qualities so that the box cover can be slipped on to the electrical outlet box and installed, thereby providing additional sound and fire protection to the electrical outlet box. The cover box may also include a flange surrounding the opening in the box cover to cover any gaps around the cutout of the wall. The box cover may include one or more knock-outs that correspond to one or more knock-outs in the electrical outlet box.

Abstract: A charging pile includes a case and a charging gun base. The charging gun base is received in the case. The charging gun base is exposed from a side of the case. The charging gun base further includes a cover and a snap unit. The cover is coupled onto the case through the snap unit. The cover is rotatable relative to the case, thereby covering or exposing the charging gun base. When covering, the cover renders the charging gun base waterproof.

Abstract: Implementations of an electrical outlet locking mechanism to attach to an electrical outlet are provided. In some implementations, the electrical outlet locking mechanism includes a cover plate adapter and a socket cover attachment to attach to the cover plate adapter to locking cover an electrical socket of an electrical outlet. In some implementations, the electrical outlet lockingly mechanism includes a cover plate adapter and a plug retainer attachment to attach to the cover plate adapter to lockingly retain an electrical plug in engagement with an electrical socket of an electrical outlet.

Abstract: Various implementations include devices with a latched battery cavity. In one implementation, a device includes: a body; a cavity within the body for holding a battery; a lip extending at least partially about the cavity; and a latch coupled with the body proximate the cavity for regulating movement of the battery in the cavity, wherein the latch requires multi-stage actuation to permit removal of the battery from the cavity, wherein the latch is actuatable to translate in a direction transverse to an outer surface of the battery and to depress in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction transverse to the outer surface.

Abstract: A removable bracket securable to an electrical outlet or switch cover is provided, comprising a base section comprising a straight edge and having a slot formed therethrough, the slot configured to receive a tab of an attachable module. The base section further comprises a rear surface having a channel formed therein adjacent to a first edge of the slot, into which the tab of the module mates when the module is attached to the bracket. An elongated tab section extends from the straight edge and is securable behind an edge of the electrical outlet or switch cover. The tab section has a thickness less than a thickness of the base section and a rear surface contiguous with a rear surface of the base section. And an elongated first ridge on a front surface of the tab section is parallel to the straight edge of the base section.

Abstract: In some examples, a socket locking system can comprise a socket; a printed circuit board (PCB) card disposed in the socket; a first locking handle and a second locking handle to lock the PCB card in the socket; and a PCB retention band including: an elongated closed loop forming a first distal end and a second distal end opposite from the first distal end, wherein the first distal end is to contact the first locking handle and the second distal end is to contact the second locking handle; and a retention portion coupled to the elongated closed loop of material to contact a top surface of the PCB card to disposition the PCB card in the socket.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle including a body having a first cavity and a second cavity, a plurality of first electrical connections in the first cavity and a plurality of second electrical connections in the second cavity, at least one electrical plug sensing device in the first cavity, and wherein electrical continuity to the plurality of first electrical connections from the plurality of second electrical connections only occurs when the at least one electrical plug sensing device senses a presence of an electrical plug in the first cavity.

Abstract: A plug connector includes an insulating housing, a plurality of detecting terminals, a plurality of connection terminals, an outer shell and at least one ground piece. The insulating housing has a plurality of connection terminal grooves and a plurality of detecting terminal grooves. The plurality of the detecting terminals are assembled in the plurality of the detecting terminal grooves separately. The plurality of the connection terminals are assembled in the plurality of the connection terminal grooves separately. The outer shell surrounds the insulating housing. A top surface of the outer shell protrudes upward and then is bent frontward to form a locking portion. The at least one ground piece is mounted to at least one side of the insulating housing, and a portion of the at least one ground piece is exposed outside from the insulating housing and the outer shell.

Abstract: The invention is a distributor block for connecting several electric connection cables starting from an electric inlet cable with an electric isolating housing as well as an electrically conducting terminal block, which is arranged in the housing, with at least one inlet opening being arranged in the housing for the inlet cable, with the distributor block showing an electrically isolating, articulate contact guard, which at least partially can cover the inlet opening.

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

Abstract: A protective guard prevents undesired access to a wall-mounted electrical interface such as an electrical switch or outlet, particularly by small children. The protective guard includes a baseplate, cover and spring-biased latch. The baseplate is mounted to the wall and contains at least one opening to expose the electrical interface. The cover slidably attaches to the baseplate for sliding movement between a closed position that blocks access to the electrical interface and an open position that exposes the electrical interface. The spring-biased latch is attached to the cover. The latch is actively spring-biased to a locked position that holds the cover in the closed position and has an unlocked position offset from the locked position which allows sliding movement of the cover to its open position to expose the electrical interface. Advantageously, exposing the electrical interface requires no additional parts or tools that should be procured, removed, stored, or could be misplaced.

Abstract: An easily-installed cover plate for hiding the face of sockets by covering an electrical outlet, including the face of the sockets. The cover plate is mounted over the receptacle and has apertures for plug blades. In the preferred embodiment, the cover plate is rectangularly shaped to cover a duplex receptacle, having apertures to receive plug blades, a center hole for receiving a screw which secures the cover plate over the duplex receptacle and a thickness at the apertures for receiving plug blades of not more than 0.075 inches.