Abstract: A cover assembly with a rectangular cover for covering an opening at a predetermined height in a receiving part formed by stamping and bending a sheet of material with the opening formed in the receiving part. The rectangular cover with a first pair of opposite sides and a second pair of opposite sides, with the second pair of opposite sides have been formed to create a side wall of a given height with a tab finger. Two or more Z-shaped side walls of a predetermined height are formed around the opening of the receiving member. The Z-shaped side walls receive the first pair of opposite side of the rectangular cover. A tab opening is formed in the receiving member. The tab opening receives the tab finger of the rectangular cover. The side wall of the rectangular cover formed so that the given height of the side wall is less than the predetermined height of the two Z-shaped side walls so as to enclose a region of the opening of the receiving member with the flange of the rectangular cover therewith.

Abstract: An electrical housing assembly is shown which is adapted to be affixed behind a finished surface such as a wall or ceiling and is designed to receive an electrical device which will be exposed outwardly from the finished surface wherein the housing assembly is comprised of an electrical box which has an open side to permit an electrician to easily inspect or conduct work on the wiring contained within the housing. The electrical box includes punch-outs which permit external wiring to be inserted within the box opening. A frame-shaped flat adaptor which is designed to affix an electrical device thereto is attached to the electrical box by a hinge assembly which permits the adaptor to remain coupled to the electrical box in both a closed position and an open position. A fastener, such as a snap-on clip, secures the adaptor to the electrical box in the closed position when desired by the electrician, but is also easily detachable.

Abstract: A faceplate cover includes a window to view circuit indicia. The window is transparent, and allows a user to view indicia which may be present on a receptacle or other device contained in an electrical box. The window is attached to the main panel of the faceplate cover. The faceplate cover and window may be injection molded separately and assembled, or formed utilizing a two shot process.

Abstract: An electrical device assembly, for mounting behind a wall surface, includes an electrical device mechanically attached to a mounting plate, and a rigid protector extending over the device to protect the device during wall construction. The hard metal protector enables an uninterrupted sheet of drywall or other wall facing material, hung in place over the device, to be cut through with a saw or router without risk of damaging the device by incidental contact with the cutting blade.

Abstract: A terminal cover for electrical equipment has two pieces of substantially U-shaped elastic engaging piece section each with an outer edge thereof integrally connected to the terminal cover and the other edge in the inner side thereof coupled to that of the other one with a bridging piece section provided therein, counter claw sections are formed on the two pieces of elastic engaging piece section respectively, and the terminal cover is fixed to a frame of equipment by engaging the counter claw sections in recesses for engagement formed on the frame of the equipment respectively.

Abstract: A cover plate for covering an electrical outlet. The electrical outlet includes a receptacle having at least one socket and at least one securing aperture for receiving a securing device, wherein each of the at least one socket includes a face and a plurality of blade apertures for receiving plug blades. The cover plate includes a front surface for facing outwardly from the electrical outlet and externally relative to the cover plate and a back surface facing toward the electrical outlet. A plurality of blade apertures extend through the cover plate through the front and back surfaces. Optionally, at least one securing aperture extends through the cover plate. The front surface of the cover plate contains, or includes, a single line extending substantially in a rectangle around the blade apertures and the at least one securing aperture, the front surface otherwise being continuous, having uniform topography, and being free of any other apertures.

Abstract: A bezel attaches to a chassis via pins that register the alignment of the bezel with respect to the chassis, and snap latches that retain the bezel to the chassis. The bezel of the present invention has one or more molded pins and one or more snap latches. The pins are tapered and extend out from the chassis farther than the snap latches. To assemble the bezel to a chassis, the pins are aligned with corresponding holes in the chassis. Since the pins are longer than the snap latches, the pins are easily positioned and partially inserted into the holes before it is necessary to depress the snap latches. Furthermore, since the pins are tapered, initial insertion of the pins into the holes is simplified. After aligning the pins and partially inserting the pins into the holes, the snap latches are depressed, thereby allowing the snap latches to be easily inserted into corresponding slots of the chassis as the bezel is pressed flush against the chassis. Thereafter, the snap latches are released.

Abstract: An integral electrical component mounting block comprising a central electrical box having a generally closed bottom, an open top, an interior volume and a top periphery, a planar medallion portion about the top periphery of the electrical box, the planar medallion having an outer periphery, a flange about the outer periphery extending in the direction of the electrical box to a depth about equal to that of the electrical box. The closed bottom of the electrical box includes a centrally located mounting hole, at least one means for access of power cable and a pair of slots or otherwise adjustable channels extending into the volume of the electrical box for receipt of and passage therethrough of mounting bolts for an electrical device attached through the mounting block.

Abstract: A decorative kit for wall mountable electrical panel board includes a plurality of interchangeable decorative front members, each of which presents an aesthetically viable structure. Each decorative front member has male coupling members at its coupling side matable with female coupling members on the side edge of the cover plate of the electrical panel board, so that the decorative front member is capable of swinging movement relative to the cover plate. Being closed, the decorative front member camouflages the unattractive front surface of the electrical panel board behind it, and being opened, the decorative front member allows easy access to the electrical elements in the load center.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a wall mounted electrical device enclosure includes a mounting bracket that can be attached to the enclosure and a cover plate that is removeably installed onto the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a rigid latch tang and supports an opposed resilient catch. The face plate includes opposed latch recesses. To install the face plate, the resilient catch is engaged with one latch recess and then is resiliently deformed to permit the latch tang to engage the opposed latch recess. The face plate can be removed only by first moving it in the plane of the wall to deform the resilient catch.

Abstract: A lid for a gear box of a windscreen wiper is described, which includes a metallic base plate in a plastic envelope. The plastic envelope includes printed circuit conductors connected to contact lugs provided at the bottom side of the lid. The plastic layer extends substantially across the entire outer surface of the lid covering the edges of the lid in such a way that the bottom side of the plastic layer is flush with the bottom side of the base plate. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom side of the base plate is provided wit plastic material so that tension within the plastic material which occurs during cooling after injection molding does not result in warping or bending the base plate. The present invention results in a low weight, stable lid which is capable of providing support for the driven axis.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for covering an open end of a cable trough mounted in a cabinet for housing electronic devices includes a planar member for covering the opening of the cable trough. The planar member includes a front side, a back side, and an outer edge. The planar member also includes a perforated portion and a perimeter portion. The perforated portion is substantially surrounded by the perimeter portion. The back side of the planar member includes an adhesive material for securing the planar member to an outer wall of the cabinet. The perforated portion may also include a tab portion to allow for the removal of the perforated portion to allow access to the cable trough.

Abstract: A weatherproof outlet cover assembly for protecting an outdoors electrical outlet is disclosed. The cover includes a housing which is hinged at one corner so that the cover can be used for either a horizontally or vertically oriented electrical receptacle. With the corner hinge, the cover closes due to gravity in either position, thus ensuring that the cover will always remain closed unless it is purposely held open. The hinge preferably includes a baffle which directs water down and away from the mating surfaces of the housing and back body. The back body may have a recessed and key shaped opening so that existing screws in a receptacle need only be backed partially out, rather than being completely removed. A wall plate may be snapped into place within the back body using a unique tab and tooth rack combination.

Abstract: A coverplate storage device includes a threaded first portion and a second portion. The threaded first portion is screwed into the standard screw receptacle of a coverplate (either a switchplate cover or plug receptacle plate cover) and the second portion receives small items, such as key chains. The invention also includes a wall guard to protect the wall under the hanging items from damage. Other variations of coverplate storage devices are provided which are secured to the coverplate by the screw receptacle or held in place using the light switch or plug receptacle.

Abstract: A recessible electrical receptacle including an open-ended housing mounted in a building member with a hinged closure pivotable from a service position to a recessed position flush with the building member. Sealing is disposed between the housing and closure for deterring introduction of fluid in the housing. A conventional duplex receptacle is mounted on the closure. Electrical conduits provide electrical communication between the receptacle and electrical contacts on the housing. A latch mounted on the housing may be selectively engaged with the housing to maintain the closure in the recessed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for mounting a plate, such as a front plate, a contact protective plate or a circuit card, within an enclosure for electric installations, which enclosure comprises a bottom part and which holder is constituted by an elongated member comprising a body part and having at least at one end a hole for fastening the holder to the bottom part, wherein at least one end of the holder comprises an expanding wedge part arranged to expand against the bottom part, when a fastening means is mounted in a hole at the end of the holder, whereby a support surface is attached to the wedge part, the support surface being intended to press the wall of the bottom part for fastening the holder by friction joint within the enclosure at a desired height from the bottom of the bottom part.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for use within a curved structure is disclosed. The electrical junction box includes a housing member and a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a base section and a cover portion. The base section has a planar surface and the cover portion has a radius of curvature substantially conforming to the radius of curvature of the curved structure. A method for installing a light pole using the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A two-part adjustable mounting base for mounting electrical fixtures to walls or other structural members which comprises a face plate including an access aperture therein and an outlet box behind the face plate, which outlet box remains in at least partial registration with the access aperture as the position of the outlet box relative to the access aperture is changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for mounting a plate, such as a circuit card, within an enclosure for electric installations, which enclosure includes a bottom part and which holder is constituted by an elongated element including a body part and having a fastening mechanism at least one end for fastening the holder to the bottom part, wherein the holder includes a hinge mechansim for fastening the plate at its one edge pivotally to the holder so that the plate can be lifted upwards at its edge opposite to said one edge, which enables an access into the space below the plate in the enclosure, when the holder is fastened to the bottom part of the enclosure.

Abstract: An active cover plate is provided for a standard electrical device such as a switch or receptacle which has a body unit-molded from a synthetic resin. The active cover plate is so termed because an active load is embedded within it. The exterior of the body is provided with at least a pair of terminals for connection to a building's current supply. A pair of opposed spring-strips embedded in the plate are positioned so as to protrude rearward from the plate and contact terminals on the device. The spring-strips are connected to terminals of the active load. Contact of the spring-strips against the terminals is good enough to provide the active load with the current it needs. The active load may be an electroluminescent panel, or a radio transmitter, or receiver, or any other device which consumes less than about 25 watts, and the components of which can be sandwiched within the plate.

Abstract: A point-of-sale display box and kit is partitioned to include a plurality of compartments for small item storage and display. A cover is selectively engageable with a top surface of the box and with a slot defined in slot extensions of the left and right side panels. With this construction, the point-of-sale display box is suitable for shipping or storage in a covered mode and also serves as a convenient display for retail sales. The cover and/or panels are preferably provided with display indicia to attract customers and for product advertising.

Abstract: An access cover assembly for use in removably covering an access opening of a utility pole, the opening having a width, a height which is longer than the width and a pair of side edges; the assembly includes a cover having edges configured for engaging the pole, being provided in a sufficient size to cover the opening, and a claw tool having a central portion and a pair of opposing ends, the central portion having a fastener chamber for lockingly engaging a threaded fastener, the fastener chamber constructed and arranged so that the fastener may be pushed axially into the chamber and held there to secure the cover to the pole to cover the opening, and so that the fastener may be removed by unthreading.

Abstract: A security device for securing a device to store shelving units such as gondolas having a clamp made from two sections that are secured to the gondola by threaded fasteners. The device is enclosed in a outer housing formed by two sections that fit within one another that are secured together by threaded fasteners. The housing unit is then fastened to the clamp to complete the security unit.

Abstract: A light switch cover is disclosed for use with conventional "rocker" and "toggle" type switches. The cover generally includes a mounting bracket which is attached to the electrical box, along with the switch and a face plate which is attached to the mounting bracket. For "rocker" type switches, the face plate is preferably constructed from a soft material to allow the user to operate the covered "rocker" switch, but can be made of a combination of hard and soft materials. For "toggle" type switches an aperture is provided in the face plate to operate the toggle. Preferably, the outer surface of the face plate is provided with a decorated design or other indicia. The light switch can also be utilized where more than one switch is provided. For multiple "rocker" switches, a diverter bar is provided on the mounting bracket, to absorb pressure being asserted on one "rocker" switch from also transferring to an adjacent "rocker" switch and inadvertently turning "off" or "on" the adjacent "rocker" switch.

Abstract: An electrical wiring switch and receptacle leveling and protector plate includes a substantially planar base plate having an opening of a size to receive an electrical terminating component including a wiring switch, receptacle, or connector disposed thereon, a notch of a size to hold an outlet box mounting screw disposed an extent of an inner peripheral edge bounding the opening, and a gap of a size to receive a cover plate mounting screw disposed thereon offset below and aligned with the notch. The electrical wiring switch and receptacle leveling and protector plate also includes a substantially planar piece with a notch of a size to hold an outlet box mounting screw disposed on an extent of an outer peripheral edge thereof and a gap of a size to receive a cover plate mounting screw disposed thereon and offset above and aligned with the notch.

Abstract: A pop-up electrical outlet assembly has a flush surface mounted bezel or flange with an opening defined in it. To one side of the bezel opening is a hinged cover. Located beneath the cover is an electrical box. The electrical box is mounted to the same side of the bezel opening with a supplemental hinge. The hinge allows the electrical box to pop-up when the cover is lifted from its closed position. The receptacle is held in position with a spring catch. The electrical box is effectively isolated from any water which may be splashed up against the bezel both during use of the receptacle and when it is not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a housing assembly. The assembly comprises a first part with protrusions spaced along at least one surface which fit into through-holes in a second part and which may, when the parts are placed together, be peened such that the protrusions fill the through-holes and join the parts. The method comprises fabricating a first part with protrusions and a second part with through-holes, joining the parts together such that the protrusions mate with the through-holes, and peening the protrusions such that they fill the through-holes and join the parts.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover, cord, and plug combination includes a wall plate covering a wall outlet and receiving a cover thereover to preclude access by children. In one embodiment of the invention, the cover is slidably received on the base plate, while another embodiment teaches the cover being hingedly secured thereto. Electrical plugs for receipt by the outlet have the cord extending radially therefrom with respect to the prongs of the plugs. The cord extends at an oblique angle with respect to a line interconnecting the plugs such that the plugs and cords present a flat attitude at the outlet. Standard plug and cord assemblies may achieve the attitude by implementation of an adaptor. The electrical plugs according to the invention provide receptacles such that the male and female interconnecting portions interlock within a substantially circular wall to retard disengagement. A shim washer, having tapered cross section, is provided to assure that the wall plate and wall properly align.

Abstract: A switch plate picture frame assembly (5) for mounting to a wall switch provided in a wall, comprising a frame member (9) adapted to be mounted to the wall switch with a back surface (10) of the frame member facing the wall and the wall switch, the frame member including a switch cover portion (8) for covering the wall switch, and a display portion (6) disposed adjacent the switch cover portion. The display portion includes a recessed inner ledge (12) defining a display opening through the frame member, a recessed outer ledge (14) partially surrounding the recessed inner ledge, a substantially planar retaining member (24) removably secured to the recessed outer ledge, a substantially planar light-transmissive member (32) removably disposed within display opening, and a planar indicia bearing member (30) removably disposed within a pocket formed by the retaining member, the light-transmissive member, and the recessed inner and outer ledges.

Abstract: A reinforced thermoplastic elastomer wall plate having a mounting hole and a mounting screw retained in the opening by a web, and a packaging system for the wall plate which includes a flexible wrap and a reinforcing fin seal overlaying the screw are described.

Abstract: An interchangeable wallplate assembly made up of two or more interchangeable panels which can be locked together to cover electrical devices mounted in two or more ganged gem boxes. The panels can be blank or have apertures to permit portions of the electrical devices to extend therethrough for front access. If an electrical device is changed or another is added or removed the assembly can be altered to match the new electrical device configuration. End panels each have a pawl and a loop spaced along one wall while central panels have pawls and loops spaced along both walls. Thus, end panels can be joined to themselves or to a central panel which can also be mounted to similar central panels to allow the assembly to be increased to cover any ganged gem box.

Abstract: A cover and bracket are provided for covering ceiling junction box openings in which there are no visible connecting devices on the face or outer surface of the cover. The cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. A peg, which can be notched is connected to the inner surface of the cover. The bracket is connected to the junction box with connectors such as bolts or screws, and has a central engagement opening which is sized and shaped to selectively receive and frictionally engage the peg such that the cover holds fast to the junction box and covers the junction box opening. In a preferred embodiment, the central engagement opening contains spring engagement tabs which provide frictional holding of the peg. According to a further preferred embodiment, the central engagement opening is elongated to permit inversion of the bracket for installation over junction boxes that are recessed into the ceiling.

Abstract: A waterproof cover for electrical devices such as electrical outlets, receptacles, switches, ground fault circuit interrupters, dimmers, etc. The waterproof cover has snap-in modular cover plates which can be used either alone with one gang covers or outlet boxes, or ganged together in combination for use with two gang electrical covers or outlet boxes. The cover plate has a side edge which defines an overhanging interlock extending along a first length of the side edge and an underhanging interlock extending along a second length of the side edge. The arrangement is such that the overhanging interlock can interlock with an underhanging interlock and the underhanging interlock can interlock with an overhanging interlock of a second similar cover plate to form a two gang cover plate for a two gang weatherproof cover. Alternatively, the overhanging interlock can interlock with an underhanging interlock and the underhanging interlock can interlock with an overhanging interlock of a one gang waterproof cover.

Abstract: A faceplate for communications equipment includes a plate member having an opening for access to a communications port, and an icon mounting stall associated with the opening. The icon mounting stall includes a cavity in the plate member which is covered by a membrane along the front face of the plate member. The membrane is integrally formed in the plate member and is relatively thinner than the plate member. The membrane is puncturable to permit reception of an icon in the mounting stall.

Abstract: An easily-installed cover plate for hiding the faces of sockets by covering an electrical outlet, including the faces 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 and a center hole for receiving a screw which secures the cover plate over the duplex receptacle.

Abstract: A housing unit (302) includes a latching mechanism (106) having a cylindrical head (202), a cylindrical rod (204), a cam (206), and a catch (208). The latching mechanism (106) is rotatably mounted in the housing unit (302). The catch (208) and a cam surface (216) of the cam (206) are rotatably exposable through an opening (164) on the housing unit (302) and the cylindrical head (202) is exposed through a circular opening (314) on the housing unit (302). When a battery door cover (102) meets with the housing unit (302) for attachment, a catch (118) of the battery door cover (102) rides the cam surface (216) to rotate the latching mechanism (106) until the catch (208) locks with the catch (118).

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus in which various types of power control switches are selectively fixed to a vacuum cleaner. The apparatus for fixing a power control switch to a vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a pair of first bosses for fixing a first power control switch which is selected from the various types of power control switches to a body of the vacuum cleaner, and a pair of brackets which are integrally formed together with the first bosses, respectively, for enclosing and supporting the first power control switch. The apparatus also includes a pair of second bosses for fixing a second power control switch which is selected from the various types of power control switches to the body of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A device box having a cover member and a base member releasably coupled together by a snap-fit latching arrangement. Preferably, both the cover member and the base member are integrally molded as one-piece, unitary members with only non-hidden surfaces so that they can be manufactured by straight draw-type injection molding techniques, rather than by molds using sliders. The latching arrangement of the preferred embodiments includes one or more latch members resiliently coupled to the base member for releasably engaging one or more apertures in the cover member.

Abstract: A ceiling mounting assembly for holding electrical devices in place on a joist that includes an electrical box having a base of three planar surfaces, each planar surface at a different depth, a first fastener device for temporarily securing the electrical box in place, a ceiling medallion for covering the electrical box, a second fastener device for temporarily securing the ceiling medallion to the electrical box, and a fixation device for securely fastening the electrical box and the ceiling bezel to the joist.

Abstract: An electrical loadcenter of the kind for utilization in a trailer, mobile home or modular home is taught. The loadcenter is of the kind which has the main body thereof recessed into a wall portion and which has a protective cover which electrically and physically protects parties outside of the loadcenter from the electrical devices disposed inside of the loadcenter. A decorative cover is attached to the top of the primary cover for concealing the utilitarian appearance of the loadcenter cover. This decorative cover is typically flat and may either be painted or wallpapered to match the surrounding environment in which it is disposed.

Abstract: A cover for shielding the interior of an electrical wire junction box from foreign material during wall construction. The cover is flexible and has a shape and size approximating that of the interior walls of the junction box housing so that it may be held within the housing in a snug press-fit relationship. The cover has a frangible portion that can be bent back to create a slot for ease in removal of the cover from the junction box housing.

Abstract: An enlarged cover plate assembly is used with a conventional electrical wall switch having a rotatable rocker arm within a mounting bracket with threaded mounting holes with a spacing for conventional cover plates. An enlarged cover plate has an area substantially greater than the area of the wall switch and has a front surface forming a decorative surface and a back surface facing the wall switch. The cover plate further defines an aperture connecting the front and back surfaces and having a length less than the distance between the mounting holes. The enlarged cover plate is attached to the switch mounting bracket. Two flanges extend between the back surface of the enlarged cover plate and the wall switch and are oriented so that the rocker arm moves parallel with the flanges.

Abstract: A cover for a surface mounted electrical box in which are placed one of a selected group of receptacles each having different electrical plug blade contact arrangements, sizes and shapes. The partial cover has a cut-out and receives therein a selectable modular insert which contains apertures which correspond to the plug prong contacts of the receptacle. The modular insert locks in the cut-out and fits flush with the remainder of the partial cover. Thus, the cover is assembled to match the receptacle within the box.

Abstract: A cover plate device for covering a wall mounted wiring device having no visible fasteners when installed. An attachment plate is attached over and to a wiring device which has been mounted in and to a ganged box mounted adjacent an aperture in a wall. Latch pawls are arranged at the opposite longitudinal ends of the attachment plate. A cover plate member overlies the wiring device and ganged box and provides a series of recesses to receive the associated pawls in locking arrangement. Because of the number of recesses available at each pawl location, the cover plate can still be installed even if the wall is not flat or even. The attachment plate and cover plate member can be provided with various types and numbers of apertures, and the number of pawls and groups of recesses employed depend on the size of the attachment and cover plate members.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inlet valve assembly for central vacuum systems. In particular, this invention relates to an inlet valve assembly including an inlet face plate, a mounting plate, having a deformable mounting flange, and an electrical receptacle integrally formed with a high voltage wire. In some uses, the inlet valve assembly also can include a low voltage wire which can be used to complete a low voltage circuit to initiate a central vacuum motor. The mounting plate can accommodate the electrical receptacle in a temporary position and the inlet face plate can rear mount the receptacle into a locked position where the receptacle is securely attached to the inlet face plate. In this manner, the receptacle may be mounted to the inlet face plate even though one end of the high voltage wire is already wired into an electrical box.

Abstract: A light switch cover is disclosed for use with conventional "rocker" and "toggle" type switches. The cover generally includes a mounting bracket which is attached to the electrical box, along with the switch and a face plate which is attached to the mounting bracket. For light switches cover can also be utilized where more than one switch is provided. An electroluminescent lighting sheet can also be provided between the face plate and mounting bracket to highlight and enhance any decorative features of the light switch cover. A battery back-up and power loss sensing circuit can be included that illuminates the lighting sheet whenever power to the light switch is lost. Upon loss of power, the lighting sheet can be illuminated steadily or can blink at a preselected frequency. An on/off switch can be provided to manually turn the illuminated light switch cover off. The invention can be also utilized with pressure sensitive dome-type switches.

Abstract: A waterproof casing for an electronic equipment includes a box-shaped case member and a plane-shaped cover member including a sheet-form sealing gasket extending from the overall periphery of the cover member. The cover member is inserted and fixed to the case member with the gasket sliding into and pressing against the inner surface of the case member to secure a tight waterproof seal. The cover member also can be partially plate-shaped and partially box-shaped. The waterproof casing structure reduces the size, particularly height, of the casing and simplifies assembly.

Abstract: A guide panel for use with wall mounted electrical outlets of the type used to receive two connector plugs and having a cover plate of a type to form two apertures for receiving the plug receiving portion of the electric outlet or a single aperture for receiving the double plug receiving portion of a electrical outlet. The guide panel can be used to cover the electric outlet alone or the electrical outlet and its associated cover plate. The guide panel is provided with guide surfaces associated with each of the plug receiving portions of the electric outlet to form funnel like guide surfaces for guiding the prongs of an electrical connector into alignment with the electrical outlet.

Abstract: An electric connection box which has multiple functions to satisfy various types of equipment to be used. In the connection box, a plurality of first T-shaped ribs (14) of a T-shaped transverse cross-section are provided respectively at positions projected from a wall- portion (12) of a box body (2) by an amount equal to a base portion (14a), and a plurality of second T-shaped ribs (15), each having no base portion, are formed on the wall portion (12). A first fitting portion (32) for fitting on the first T-shaped rib (14) and a second fitting portion (42) for fitting on the second T-shaped rib (15) are formed in a cover (3) for fitting on the box body (2). When fitting the cover (3) on the box body (2), another part (51) is fitted on the first T-shaped rib (14) in an empty condition, and a selected one of the covers of different designs can be attached to the box body (2), which is a common part, and also the additional part can be mounted on the electric connection box.

Abstract: An electrical fitting adapted to blend with surrounding decorations includes a housing having a substantially planar surface, a transparent plate member, and fasteners for securing the transparent plate member to the housing such that the plate member is adjacent to the substantially planar surface. A matching element may be positioned between the transparent mounting plate and the housing, the matching element being substantially co-extensive with the mounting plate.