Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover for closing an opening which is formed in a wall, especially in a trim part of a motor vehicle. The wall has on its inside in the area of the opening a supporting shape for the cover which makes it possible to turn the cover inserted in the opening between a closed position, wherein the cover closes the opening, and a tilted position around a tilt axis in which the cover is tilted from its closed position and is removable from the opening at the outside of the wall and/or insertable into the opening. On the cover a first ramp is formed which, when the cover is turned from its tilted position to the closed position, cooperates with a wall-mounted first guide such that the cover when in the closed position assumes a predetermined relative position.

Abstract: An electrical cover plate includes a base having a planar member. A first set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the first set of removable tabs forms a first set aperture, and a second set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the second set of removable tabs forms a second set aperture. The first set aperture and the second set aperture may each be bounded by an aperture periphery line so that the aperture periphery lines intersect. Also, the first tab set and the second tab set may have at least one tab in common, and each tab set may be bounded by a tab set periphery line so that the tab set periphery lines intersect. The tabs may be connected to the base by grooved connectors, connecting tabs, or other connections that removably connect the tabs to the base.

Abstract: The present invention (10) discloses a paint shield (12) that covers the exposed surfaces of a standard electrical wall outlet (16) and is includes of a planar plate (12) conforming substantially to the foot print of a receptacle cover plate (22) constructed of plastic, metal or other materials and having two pair of prongs (14) that temporarily attach the shield (12)to an electrical outlet (16), concealing the outlet (16) from paint that may enter the holes (18) during the process of painting a room. A handle (26) may also be provided and located on the opposite side of the plate (12) from the prongs (14).

Abstract: A weatherproof cover plate which may be installed horizontally and vertically is disclosed. In a weatherproof flat cover plate, an apron is provided to offer a water shield along at least two sides of the cover plate base. Additionally, a continuous ridge on the base is disclosed in association with a gasket and a biased hinge to provide additional protection against the weather. A novel locking clip is also disclosed. In a weatherproof bubble cover plate, a biased hinge is provided to bias the lid closed upon the base. Additionally, one or more cord catches in the base and removable knockouts in the lid are disclosed.

Abstract: A lever mounting portion is formed on a junction box to be accommodated inside an instrument panel. A hood release lever is fixed to the lever mounting portion of the junction box by merely sliding the hood release lever on the lever mounting portion and accommodated in the instrument panel. An opening is formed on a passenger compartment side outer surface of the instrument panel at a position where the junction box is accommodated. A decorative plate for closing the opening is removably provided. The opening that is exposed by removing the decorative plate therefrom is used to accomplish maintenance of the junction box and operate the hood release lever.

Abstract: A temporary protective cover for an electrical box having an open front end includes in one embodiment a plate shaped to enclose the open front end and a pair of wings formed onto the plate for securing the cover onto the electrical box. A line of weakness extends across the rear surface of the plate from the right side edge to the left side edge. A plurality of posts are formed onto the rear surface of the plate and serve to limit movement of the cover when mounted onto the electrical box. The pair of wings are spaced adequately in from the left and right side edges of the plate and extend rearwardly from the rear surface of the plate at an angle away from one another. Each wing is shaped to include a flexible leg and an enlarged foot, the foot including a tapered guiding surface and a substantially flat engagement surface.

Abstract: For an electrical box having an open front, mounting an electrical device, and having a plaster ring, which fastens to the electrical box, around the open front, and which has a projecting portion defining a generally rectangular aperture providing access to the electrical device, through the open front, after the electrical box, the electrical device, and the plaster ring have been installed behind a wall panel, such as a drywall panel, a protective cover is mountable removably to the plaster ring so as at least substantially to cover the generally rectangular aperture of the plaster ring, whereby to protect the electrical device against foreign matter, damage, or both while an aperture accommodating the projecting portion of the plaster ring is cut into the wall panel or while the wall panel is being decorated near the aperture accommodating the projecting portion of the plaster ring.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover and an electrical switch plate cover which enable the color of an electrical outlet or an electrical switch plate to be changed without replacing the electrical outlet or electrical switch.

Abstract: A socket shield for protecting an electrical receptacle includes a removable cover pivotally attached along an edge to a support bracket that is attached to a support surface, such as a wall near an electrical socket. The cover provides child resistance by including dual separable fasteners at each of the ends of a pair of legs for attaching the cover to a surface near the socket. The dual fasteners are easily separated by an adult, but resist separation by a child. The top surface of the cover includes a groove to direct accidentally spilled liquids away from the electrical sockets or outlets.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant outlet cover uses a spreadable grounding socket engageable post to secure the cover in place to thereby block access to an electrical receptacle, typically a wall outlet. The post is spread by insertion of a spreader, typically a threaded screw. The head of the screw is configured to only be engaged by a cooperatively shaped tool. Installation and removal of the cover is thus afforded only to one in possession of the tool.

Abstract: A socket cover for releasably attaching to and covering a plurality of female sockets each having a pair of receptacles therein. The socket cover includes a panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. Each of plurality of prongs is attached to the inner surface such that the prongs extend away from the inner surface. The prongs are positioned such that pairs of prongs are defined. Each of the pairs is positioned such that each of the pairs of prongs is alignable with one of the pairs of receptacles. The number of pairs of prongs equals the number of the female sockets. Each of the prongs includes an insulated material. The prongs may be removably positioned in the receptacles such that the panel covers the female sockets.

Abstract: The electrical connection box is provided with a movable cover, a fixed cover and a main body housed in the movable cover and the fixed cover. The main body is provided with a maintenance face for the attachment of a wiring and an electrical component and is detachably attached to the movable cover. The movable cover covers the main body so that the maintenance face thereof is exposed. The movable cover slides sideways into the fixed cover and is detachably attached to the fixed cover. The fixed cover covers the maintenance face.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for connecting a ceiling fan to a support installed within a ceiling, the bracket assembly comprising in combination a male subbracket, a hanger bracket, means for mounting said hanger bracket to the ceiling fan, means for connecting the male subbracket to the hanger bracket, a female subbracket, means for connecting the female subbracket to the support and the subbrackets including means for intercoupling.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indicating instrument, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a housing with a front frame holding a cover pane, and an elastic spacing element arranged between the cover pane and front frame, and to a method for connecting the cover pane to the front frame. In order to ensure a reliable connection between the cover pane and front frame which is without play, the invention proposes the spacing element be placed in an axial cutout which is arranged in the region of the circumference of the front frame and faces the cover pane, and in which the cover pane can engage. The method consists in that in a first step the spacing element is inserted into the axial cutout in the front frame, and in a second step the cover pane is pressed into the axial cutout against the spacing element.

Abstract: A cover for pre-wired conduit boxes for use in installing sheet wall material around the conduit boxes, with or without mud rings having an opening and side walls, the conduit boxes having a front opening and spaced side walls and a back wall that define a cavity therein, and with fixtures and wiring contained therein. The cover is made from a puncture and ablation resistant material, such as steel, and has a face plate with a perimeter edge and apertures formed therethrough. The cover is sized to cover the front opening of the conduit box or the mud ring, and has arms extended rearwardly therefrom which are adapted to snugly engage with side walls of the conduit box of mud ring. The cover is preferable a unitary structure, and when the cover is placed over the front opening of the outlet box or mud ring, the perimeter of the cover provides a guide for a cutting tool, such as a router, which will allow a user to cut out an opening through the sheet material to complete installation of the wall sheet material.

Abstract: A kit for temporarily protecting an electrical outlet box and its contents during construction. The kit includes retaining clips and a cover plate of the appropriate dimensions to cover a single or multiple electrical outlet box. The cover plate is constructed of a material that is not easily damaged by a rotary cutting tool and preferably can be located magnetically. The outer dimensions of the cover plate are selected to cover the face of the electrical box, the screw sockets and the contents of the electrical box. Two screw openings aligned on the center line of the cover plate are positioned to align with the screw sockets in the electrical box. The retaining clips are snap-wise removably attached to the screw openings of the cover plate and may be used to secure the cover plate temporarily to the electrical box by a friction fit into the screw sockets of the electrical box that allows the cover plate to be removed simply by pulling on the cover plate.

Abstract: A swivel fixture hanger assembly having a conduit box, a conduit box cover, and a swivel connector. The cover has a stationary cover section and a moveable cover section shaped to mate with the stationary cover section providing a seat for a swivel connector and coacting to define a central opening. A rigid strap pivotally connected to the stationary cover section and fixedly connected to the moveable cover section pivots the moveable cover section into and out of engagement with the stationary cover section. A fastener fastens a second end of the strap to the stationary cover section when the moveable cover section is engaged with the stationary cover section. The swivel connector has a seatable portion shaped to engage the seat of the cover and a connector portion extending through the central opening of the cover.

Abstract: A new and improved safety outlet includes of a one-piece structure which is installed on a standard electrical receptacle in place of a standard receptacle cover. The electrical plugs installed in the outlets of the electrical receptacle are completely enclosed within the fire resistant and electrically insulating structure; baffles are incorporated into the rigid base to prevent an infant or young person from inserting a rigid object through the passages in the structure for electrical cords and thereby preventing contact with the electrical supply voltages; and three tabs spaced on three sides of the cover portion must be simultaneously pressed to allow the structure to be opened for access to the electrical plugs, thereby preventing access to the enclosed region and preventing contact with the electrical supply voltages.

Abstract: A swivel fixture hanger assembly having a conduit box, a conduit box cover, and a swivel connector. The cover has a stationary cover section and a moveable cover section shaped to mate with the stationary cover section providing a seat for a swivel connector and coacting to define a central opening. A rigid strap pivotally connected to the stationary cover section and fixedly connected to the moveable cover section pivots the moveable cover section into and out of engagement with the stationary cover section. A fastener fastens a second end of the strap to the stationary cover section when the moveable cover section is engaged with the stationary cover section. The swivel connector has a scatable portion shaped to engage the seat of the cover and a connector portion extending through the central opening of the cover.

Abstract: A convertible electrical device cover including a base plate and an adapter plate that are both configured to accommodate an electrical device. When the convertible electrical device cover is placed in an operative position over the electrical device the adapter plate may be located between the electrical device and a rear side of the base plate. A method for installing a convertible electrical device cover is also disclosed including placing the convertible electrical device cover in an operative position over an electrical device so that an adapter plate may be located between the electrical device and a rear side of a base plate.

Abstract: A cover plate for an electric switch, outlet or plug is provided, wherein electroluminescent sheeting provides lighted indicia associated with an opening in the plate, to convey information about the cover plate, such as the appliance with which the switch may be associated, the circuit with which an outlet may be associated or the like.

Abstract: A module for containing a circuit is provided that attenuates emitted signals without the use of a cover. The module includes a housing and a receptacle. The housing has a front having a certain thickness and the receptacle is accessible from the front of the housing. The receptacle is shaped to receive a circuit component and forms a waveguide.

Abstract: A device is provided for preventing accidental operation of a switch including a body having a surface with an opening and a cavity extending from the opening at an angle for receiving and releasably engaging the actuator member of a switch. With the switch in the desired on or off position, its actuator member is mounted into the cavity to engage the device, via the opening, such that the surface of the body lies adjacent the switch plate. Operation of the switch is prevented by the surface of the body providing a stop against the switch plate without physically anchoring the device to the switch plate.

Abstract: A terminal device for installing an access point for low voltage systems in newly constructed buildings. Low voltage systems typically employ coax cable, fiber optic cable, communications cables, or similar low voltage and wire. The device includes a rectangular mounting plate having an opening therein and a back side for facing a wall stud and a forward side for facing a subsequently installed wall. The plate includes a forward-extending lip surrounding the opening and perpendicular to the plate. The depth of the forward-extending lip is selected to be approximately equal to the thickness of the subsequently installed wall. Included on the back of the mounting plate is a wide rearward-extending flange including two integral bosses and a semi-circular ring. The rear side of the mounting plate and the outer surface of the wide flange join at a 90 degree angle to form a seat for flush fitting against a wall stud.

Abstract: An EMI cover for a media drive housing. The cover includes a conductive surface adapted to cover one end of the housing. Conductive flanges are disposed along the sides of the surface. A first flange hingingly engages the housing. A second flange catchingly engages the housing. Attachment and removal of the cover may be achieved without the use of fasteners or tools. Protrusions disposed along the periphery of the cover enhance EMI blocking characteristics of the cover. A raised section of one of the flanges may extend over a portion of the housing to form an EMI-efficient cable management port.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly for mounting to various wall, floor or ceiling mounted electrical boxes, such as a telecommunications box, that is easily assembled and disassembled, and in which the wiring device receiving modules are readily interchangeable. The faceplate assembly includes a plate for covering the box, holes in the plate aligned with holes in the box for securing the plate to the box, at least one aperture in the plate, at least two modules adapted to fit in the at least one plate aperture, and either a blank face on the module or at least one opening in the module for accessing a wiring device receptacle in the box with a wiring device. Fasteners received in the plate openings secure the plate to the box. A module is inserted in the at least one plate aperture from the front side of the plate, allowing a module to be removed and replaced with another module without having to remove the plate from the box.

Abstract: A water resistant electrical floor box includes a base, side walls, an open face defining an interior portion. The interior portion is divided into a receptacle interior and a drainage interior portion with a dividing wall. Substantially covering the open face is a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a flange, and a cover pivotally attached thereto. The cover includes a pivotal door thereon to allow wires to exit. In addition, the box further includes a cover assembly with a channel to direct the water away from the receptacle interior portion.

Abstract: A protective ring apparatus includes a back plate and a riser wall which projects outward from the back plate. The riser wall is located peripheral to a back plate central access channel. A front frame is connected to a top portion of the riser wall, and the front frame defines a front frame access channel which is in registration with the back plate central access channel. A pair of twist links, located along a common link axis, are connected to opposite sides of the front frame. A removable protector plate is connected to the pair of twist links and, prior to its removal, covers and prevents wires in an open electrical box from being cut by a cutting tool used to cut a window in a sheet of drywall to be installed around an electrical box framed by the plaster ring apparatus.

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.

Abstract: An electrical switch identification plate for mounting to a wall has an opening formed in the plate and pair of cavities disposed above and below the opening. A pair of screw holes are formed through each cavity at a center portion thereof. A pair of bores are formed in each cavity and surround each screw hole. An indicia insert member has a shape substantially the same as that of the cavities. A pair of pins are mounted on a bottom surface of each insert member and are received by the bores for retaining each insert member in each cavity. Indicia is mounted on a top surface of the insert member and operates to identify the switch and its on or off position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting housing for example or circular connectors. For a convenient pre-assembly of the mounting housing it includes an access opening which can be closed by a cover. The cover is hooked in a housing body of the mounting housing on one side and is secured at the housing body via a retaining nut, with the cover in conjunction with a seal arranged in the area of the access opening sealing same. In addition, a vibration protection is provided in that the cover includes a contoured area which in the screwed on condition is urged by the retaining nut against a corresponding area of the housing body. The mounting housing also includes a mounting flange which is formed at the housing body in such a manner that an installation and removal of the mounting housing at corresponding mounting surfaces is possible after the pre-assembly of the mounting housing.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermostat cover, preferably lockable and at least releaseably latchable, such that the vented base part of the thermostat case is substantially free of the cover and allowing free air flow through the vents. The invention uses at least two overhangs formed between the base and upper parts of the thermostat case as engaging ends for the cover.

Abstract: An electrical cover plate includes a base having a planar member. A first set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the first set of removable tabs forms a first set aperture, and a second set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the second set of removable tabs forms a second set aperture. The first set aperture and the second set aperture may each be bounded by an aperture periphery line so that the aperture periphery lines intersect. Also, the first tab set and the second tab set may have at least one tab in common, and each tab set may be bounded by a tab set periphery line so that the tab set periphery lines intersect. The tabs may be connected to the base by grooved connectors, connecting tabs, or other connections that removably connect the tabs to the base.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electric meter includes a base and a face plate. The face plate attaches to the base by hinges. The face plate defines a hole sized to pass a glass cylinder that houses the meter display. In a closed position, the glass cylinder passes through the hole. In an open position, the glass cylinder is free of the face plate and the electric meter is freely accessible.

Abstract: A cover for an electrical outlet box which includes a plurality of bendable mounting clips constructed unitarily with the cover. In use, the mounting clips are oriented perpendicular to the outlet box cover and extend outwardly through an opening in a wall structure with the outer ends of the mounting clips then being bent outwardly into overlying engagement with the exterior of the wall surface in opposed relation to the outlet box cover thereby mounting the outlet box, and cover on the wall structure in alignment with the opening in the wall structure. The outlet box cover is mounted on the outlet box in a conventional manner and the mounting clips on the outlet box cover extend from the periphery of an opening in the cover for mounting electrical sockets, switches or the like in the outlet box in a conventional manner.

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 cover for a wall mounted enclosure having a faceplate with first and second sides and an aperture extending through the plate. A screw retention assembly is coupled to the plate adjacent the aperture by a flexible mechanism that is more flexible than the plate. The flexible mechanism is bendable with respect to three separate axes relative to the faceplate, allowing the screw retention assembly to float with respect to the plate about those axes. This enables the faceplate to fit flush against the wall and the screw retention assembly to fit flush against the enclosure even when the enclosure is misaligned or depressed relative to the wall.

Abstract: A junction box for an aircraft that provides a convenient and secure device for routing electrical cables through a passenger compartment floor panel of an aircraft. The junction box includes an enclosure that attaches to a bottom surface of the floor panel of the aircraft, and a cover, cable strain support, and gasket, that attach to a top surface of the floor panel. The walls of the enclosure can accommodate various shaped cutouts depending on the type of cable connectors being used with the cables. A portion of the cover is offset from the rest of the cover to provide an access opening for routing cables into the passenger compartment of the aircraft.

Abstract: A weatherproof cover is provided to shield an electrical structure, such as an electrical outlet or plug, electrical switch, meter, or the like. The weatherproof cover is used to shield the electrical structure from moisture, dust, and wind. The weatherproof cover is a relatively inexpensive, easy-to-fabricate, and effective one-piece weatherproof cover which is attachable to an existing wall or other flat surface, and which is easily mountable thereon. The weatherproof cover is openable and closable to permit ready servicing or use of the electrical switch or outlet structure being covered. A spring is used to resiliently bias a top portion of the weatherproof cover to a bottom portion of the weatherproof cover. In use, bolts or screws can be inserted through openings in the bottom portion of the weatherproof cover into a wall or other surface.

Abstract: A base for an electrical outlet. The electrical outlet includes a mounting screw aperture disposed along a longitudinal axis for receiving a mounting screw having a mounting screw head to mount the electrical outlet to a box. The mounting screw head has a mounting screw head diameter. The electrical outlet also has at least one socket face for receiving an electrical plug. The base includes a substantially planar backing member, the backing member including at least one aperture for receiving the at least one socket face. The base also includes a keyhole slot disposed in the backing member and having first and second keyhole slot apertures. The first keyhole slot aperture is larger than the mounting screw head diameter. The second keyhole slot aperture is smaller than the mounting screw head diameter and is disposed in the backing member at a location on the longitudinal axis and aligned with the mounting screw aperture when the base is mounted to the electrical outlet using the mounting screw.

Abstract: An access cover for a receptacle fitting includes a cover plate connectable to the fitting at a location overlying a receptacle carried by the fitting. An access door includes a first portion slidably connected to the cover plate for movement between open and closed positions. The access door also includes a second portion having a first end pivotally connected to the access door first portion. The second end of the door second portion pivots to a first position overlying the receptacle in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its closed position, and pivots to a second position at which the receptacle is exposed and accessible through the cover plate in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its open position. Pivot features are formed on the cover plate and/or the access door for imparting rotational forces on the door second portion as the door first portion is slid between its open and closed positions.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover system for preventing children from playing with the electrical outlets. The electrical outlet cover system includes a mounting frame forming a perimeter wall and defining a central opening for receiving the electrical outlet. The mounting frame has an upper extent, a lower extent, and a pair of side extents extending between the upper and lower extents, and a front face and a rear face for mounting adjacent to the electrical outlet housing. A pair of securing apertures is formed on the mounting frame. A cover member is removably fastenable to the mounting frame over the central opening. The cover member has a front, a back, a top, a bottom, and a pair of sides extending between the top and bottom. A pair of securing members extends rearwardly from the cover member for releasably fastening the cover member to the mounting frame. Each of the securing members extends backwardly from the back of the cover member for inserting into the securing apertures of the mounting frame.

Abstract: A safety cover for a dual electrical wall mounted outlet has a base plate with apertures that register with dual electrical wall mounted outlets. A pair of covers are pivotally located to cover the outlets. Resilient members such as elastic bands are provided to yieldingly hold the covers over the outlets. Slideable operating rods or elements are mounted for movement towards each other with one of the elements each being connected to one each of the covers so that when the separate operating elements are simultaneously moved towards each other, the covers will pivot away from the apertures to expose the outlets. The outer ends of the slideably mounted members are spaced apart sufficiently to prevent a small child from using the thumb and fingers of one hand to move the slideable members towards each other to disarm the safety cover.

Abstract: A cover for an electrical outlet box which eliminates the step of cleaning mud, dust, and paint from within the electrical outlet box and from on the made up wires within the electrical outlet box. The cover has a frontal opening, a sidewall surrounding the frontal opening, and opposite screw openings, comprising: a front side portion, a rear side portion, and a peripheral edge portion dimensioned to cover the frontal opening; and, two pegs which extend rearwardly from the rear side portion of the cover, positioned and sized to matingly seat within the screw openings so that the cover may be held over the central opening. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the cover further includes an inwardly recessed central portion, said central portion having an outwardly extending rib so that the cover may be pulled forwardly off the outlet box thereby.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an audio control in a wall is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wall-mountable housing having cleats on the front inner rim thereof and a first set of horizontal ribs spaced equally along the interior walls thereof. An audio control housing is provided for supporting the audio control and engagement of the audio control to the wall-mounted housing. The audio control housing includes flex fingers with ridges formed thereon. The flex finger ridges are operative to retractably engage the cleats to secure the audio control housing within the wall-mounted housing. The ridges are set at different spacings apart so that the audio control housing may be engagably received within the wall-mounted housing set at different depths.

Abstract: A fire stopping faceplate assembly for an electrical box includes a faceplate having an inner surface, and a fire stopping mat arranged adjacent said faceplate inner surface. The fire stopping mat provides an active system which forms a fire barrier capable of preventing a temperature rise on the wall side opposite the fire by providing an endothermic material which withdraws heat and/or by expanding to provide additional insulating properties and otherwise stopping the spread of fire. The fire stopping mat may include an intumescent compound, an endothermic compound, or both an intumescent compound and an endothermic compound. The fire stopping mat may also include a layer of an infrared blocking material formed of, for example, a metal or a ceramic fiber material.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle shield in the form of a thin sheet metal stamping for temporarily covering the front opening of a utility receptacle. The receptacle has free front edges that define a front profile having an inner perimeter. The shield has an outer peripheral section in an anterior plane, an inner section in a posterior plane, and an intermediate section that slopes between the inner section and the peripheral section. The peripheral and intermediate sections have a plurality of gaps with a plurality of catches extend outwardly through the gaps. The catches extend outwardly to the inner perimeter of the front edges. The shield is pressed into the receptacle opening, held in position by the catches, and pried out when no longer needed.

Abstract: A protection cover includes a lid (32) and a cover (37) which have interfering portions (36, 41), which do not interfere with each other while the cover (37) is being displaced from an exposing position to a protecting position, if the lid (32) is mounted properly in a closing position with respect to the accommodating portion (22). However the interfering portions (36, 41) interfere to prevent the cover (37) from reaching the proper closing position when the lid (32) is mounted improperly. Thus, whether the lid (32) is mounted properly on the accommodating portion (22) can be detected based on whether or not the interfering portions (36, 41) interfere with each other while the cover (37) is being displaced to the pretecting position.

Abstract: An instrument housing is described having an arcuate upper surface and a sliding cover which rests on the upper surface of the instrument. The cover slides between open and closed positions. The cover includes a base with an elongated slot, and the upper surface of the instrument includes a post for engaging the slot. The theoretical pivot point for the cover is located outside of the housing for the instrument.

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 and a center hole for receiving a screw which secures the cover plate over the duplex receptacle.