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 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 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 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: To enable vehicles such as truck tractors, motor homes and recreational vehicles to receive electrical power and communications when parked, a power and communications assembly is provided. A base is mountable in an exterior surface of the vehicle openings through the base are defined for mounting a respective connection moiety so each mounted moiety can be engaged with a complementary connection moiety when a main cover for the base and the mounted moieties is opened against a bias causing it to be normally closed. The connection moieties mountable in the base openings are selected from a group which includes electrical power connectors, telephone circuit connectors, and connectors for coaxial cables and fiber optic cables. Features of either a base opening or a mounted connection moiety can be engaged by its own secondary cover; the several secondary covers when engaged can be accommodated with a space protected by the main cover when it is closed.

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 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: 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: A system which allows for a face plate to be locked to an electrical box. The system has a male connector which is rotatably coupled to the face plate. A female receptacle receives the male connector. A partial turn of the male connector will lock and unlock the face plate to the electrical box.

Abstract: A sealing cover for a multi well plate includes a plurality of layers including a lid and a non-stick sealing layer. The sealing cover also includes a spring member for holding the multi well plate securely. The sealing cover is especially adapted for manipulation by a robotic apparatus.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus is disclosed for enclosing Romex wire (standard electrical wire) in an inline connection. The apparatus is composed of two attached box-like portions which are pivotally mounted to one another. On each end of each box-like portion, a tab is present which can be removed in order to allow for a Romex wire to flow through the box when the box would be snapped shut. The box is designed to enclose the wire nuts of any electrical connection in order to improve fire safety requirements for standard electrical wire. One of the box-like portions has an externally mounted tab which would allow the present invention to be mounted on a standard “2 by 4” beam.

Abstract: For an electrical box having a plaster ring, which has a projecting portion defining a generally rectangular aperture, a protective cover having a front panel and flanges is mountable so as at least substantially to cover the generally rectangular aperture. A top flange has two lateral portions, each spaced by a slit from an upper edge of a lateral flange. A bottom flange has two lateral portions, each spaced by a slit from a lower edge of a lateral flange. Each lateral flange has an outer surface that is planar except for a recess adapted to receive a tool inserted between such lateral flange and an adjacent edge of the generally rectangular aperture.

Abstract: A cover for electrical devices has a cover element rotatable about a rotation axis; elements provided in two areas at a distance to each other defining the rotation axis, the elements being adapted to be integral with a frame of a body of the device and the cover element, so as to allow the cover element to take two limit positions including a position in which the cover element is folded against the frame and a position in which it is perpendicular to the frame.

Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle having safety features is provided. The plug includes a body, at least two conductors, and a skirt. The conductors extend from the body and are laterally surrounded by the skirt. The skirt is retractable into the body so that when the plug is used with a conventional receptacle, the skirt retracts into the body as the conductors are inserted the sockets of the receptacle, shielding a user from inadvertently touching the conductors. The plug further includes a toggle stop that locks the skirt into its fully extended position for using the plug with a safety electrical outlet assembly of the present invention. The safety outlet assembly includes a cover and a receptacle adapted to be secured to an electrical junction box. The receptacle has a receiver adapted to matingly engage the skirt on the safety plug.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an in-floor fitting of the type having an interior compartment which is accessible through an opening in the surface of the floor includes a bracket and a pair of access doors. The bracket is connectable to the fitting and defines an access opening which aligns with the floor opening. The access doors are pivotally connected to the mounting bracket for selectively exposing the access opening. When the doors are at their closed position, they define a cable opening between their free ends. The cable opening is sized to permit at least one cable to pass between the doors and into the interior compartment of the fitting. The access doors carry compressible seal members in their free ends which abut with one another when the doors are moved to their closed position so as to seal the cable opening around any cables passing therethrough. Egress covers are slidably connected to the access doors for selectively covering and exposing the cable opening.

Abstract: For an electrical box mounting an electrical device, and having a plaster ring, has a projecting portion defining an aperture providing access to the electrical device, a protective cover is mountable removably to the plaster ring so as to cover the aperture, whereby to protect the electrical device 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. In one contemplated embodiment, the protective cover is made from steel and has a window, which has a transparent sight made from a transparent, polymeric material. In another contemplated embodiment, the protective cover in its entirety is made from such a transparent, polymeric material.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes a re-usable cover of electrically insulative material surrounding a portion of a screw-type electrical terminal of an electric device mounted in an access panel of the enclosure. The reusable protective cover includes an integral clamp for attaching the cover to the terminal and also includes an opening for passage of a wire through the cover to the terminal. A test probe access hole is disclosed for passage of a test probe through the cover and into contact with the terminal when the cover is installed on the terminal. Embodiments of enclosures compliant with Underwriter's Laboratory Standard 508 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention may include a switchplate provided with an opening surrounded by a front surface provided with a first portion of a decorative design, and a decorative design member provided with a second portion of the decorative design and for being applied to the front surface of an electric switch received within the opening to provide a complete, or at least substantially complete, decorative design; and processes of making the same and a decorative design switchplate kit comprising the same.

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 padlock and seal device for electrical enclosures includes a cover bracket secured to a cover of the electrical enclosure; a corner post bracket secured to a corner post of the electrical enclosure, the corner post bracket aligning with the cover bracket; a first opening disposed in the cover bracket; and a second opening in the corner post bracket, the second opening aligning with the first opening.

Abstract: An access cover for an in-floor fitting of the type supporting a plurality of power and/or communication distribution devices includes a cover plate connectable to the fitting. The cover plate includes at least one access door and preferably separate access doors for each distribution device in the fitting. The access doors are pivotally connected to the cover plate for movement between a closed positions at which the doors overlies the associated distribution devices to prevent access thereto and an open positions at which the associated distribution devices are exposed to provide access thereto. A retainer plate is interposed between the cover plate and the fitting. The retainer plate includes retaining hooks associated with each of the access doors. Each of the retainer hooks is positioned to engage with an associated door to releasably maintain the door at its closed position.

Abstract: A mounting system for use in an electrical housing or junction box provides a tactile indication to the installer that the housing is properly installed. The mounting system includes a keyhole shaped opening in a wall of the housing. The keyhole-shaped opening has a smaller section dimensioned to receive a shaft of a fastener and larger section to receive the head of the fastener. A neck portion between the smaller and larger sections has a width less than a width of the fastener shaft to provide interference as the fastener slides between the larger and smaller sections. In one embodiment, the neck portion is formed by two flexible arms extending into the opening. The housing is positioned over the head of the mounting member and repositioned so that the shank of the fastener slides between the two arm members. In so doing, the arm members flex outwardly, and then snap back into place after the shank is fully and properly seated in the smaller section of the keyhole shaped opening.

Abstract: A lock for locking the cover of a compartment to prevent opening of the cover is described. The cover is provided with a biased latch at one end which is movable between a latch position for latching against a mating locking lip of the compartment and a release position to allow the cover to be removed from the compartment. The lock comprises a means for insertion into the biased latch once the cover has been attached to the compartment to prevent the biased latch from moving to the release position.

Abstract: A protective cover that fits with battery terminals of different sizes includes a main body 11 having a side wall 12A capable of being opened or closed via hinges 13, a battery terminal being inserted from the side when the side wall 12A is in an open state. A position fixing member 14 that houses a clamping ring of a clamping member is made from a pair of surrounding walls 26A and 26B which protrude outwards from the side wall 12A and a side wall 12B. Resilient movable members 40A and 40B are formed out of the surrounding walls 26A and 26B, these members 40A and 40B protruding inwards. The clamping ring of the smaller battery terminal is supported by arc shaped receiving faces 41A and 41B of the resilient movable members 40A and 40B, and the clamping ring of the larger battery terminal is supported by the receiving faces 41A and 41B of the resilient movable members 40A and 40B which have been bent outwards, and by receiving faces 27A and 27B of the surrounding walls 26A and 26B.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical component enclosure for installation in a location where a flammable gas or vapor is expected to be present. The electrical component enclosure incorporates a catalyst for inducing a reaction to convert a flammable fluid to a non-flammable product, thereby reducing the flammable fluid concentration and reducing the likelihood of the flammable fluid being ignited. The enclosure preferably permits the free exchange of gas and vapor between the surrounding atmosphere and the enclosure interior.

Abstract: A light switch cover is disclosed for use with conventional “rocker or tactile” 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 or tactile” 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: A safety guard device for an electrical outlet is provided with a base plate adapted to be fixed to an electrical receptacle containing at least one aperture for registry with the electrical receptacle, and a cover plate in slidable engagement with the base plate for covering the base plate, and thus access to the electrical receptacle. A locking device is provided between the base plate and the cover plate for locking the plates relative to each other. The locking device includes slots provided in the cover plate and locking protrusions provided in the base plate for engaging in the slots when the cover plate is closed. The cover plate is also provided with lateral protrusions in close proximity to the slot in the cover plate for guiding the base plate in the slots of the cover plate. Preferably, the cover plate is of a sufficient weight to self-lock in a sliding motion when unobstructed by any electrical device plugged into the receptacle in order to provide a safe, locked receptacle assembly.

Abstract: A mounting strap device can be configured to mount a number of different types of wallplates of decreasing length. A central body portion has removable tabs which engage a wallplate of a first length and a first type. The removable tabs can be removed to expose pairs of removable members at the strap device ends which contain flexible latch pawls to mount a second, shorter type wallplate. The removable members can be removed to allow the mounting strap device to be fixed to a shorter length, third type wallplate by means of threaded fasteners.

Abstract: A plug-cord retainer outlet for use with a conventional wall outlet including at least one plug socket and a faceplate has a container portion and a cover portion. The container portion has an interior cavity formed therein for storing excess extension cord from a plug inserted into the at least one plug socket. The container portion also has a rear wall and a front wall. The rear wall has an opening formed therein to effectuate engagement with the wall outlet. The cover portion is intended for mating engagement with the container portion. The unit has at least one cord outlet notch formed there to allow a portion of the cord to extend therefrom. The unit also includes a latch mechanism to secure the container portion to the cover portion.

Abstract: A utility lock-out apparatus for power outlet assemblies, electrical switch assemblies, communication outlet assemblies, cable outlet assemblies, or the like. The utility lock-cut apparatus may be configured in the form of a power outlet face plate, an electrical switch face plate, a communication outlet face plate, a cable outlet face plate. The utility lock-out apparatus may also be configured in the form of an attachment to a conventional power outlet face plate, a conventional electrical switch face plate, a conventional communication outlet face plate, or a conventional cable outlet face plate, wherein the particular utility lock-out face plate or attachment includes a base element and at least one longitudinal element that extends from the surface of the base element at a particular location for a desired distance above the surface of the base element. Each longitudinal element includes a hole defined therein having a size configured for enabling a lock bar to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A portable multi-outlet assembly with turnable eave. The assembly is equipped with an eave engaged to the face plate of the multi-outlet assembly with two set buttons set on respective eye holes provide at both sides of the ave so as to make the eave turnable in two semi-circular slots formed at both sides of the eave. Moreover, the movement of the eave is so arranged that it is turnable upward up to 180° until the button claw mate with the stoppers in two slots of the eave. At this time the operator is able to insert plugs into the outlets at a most ergonomically comfortable direction of 45° inclination. The multi-outlet assembly can be set on the ground by a bayonet-shaped post with the face plate of the assembly parallel to the ground such that the inserted plugs can also be shaded by the eave thereby preventing entry of rain water into the multi-outlet assembly.

Abstract: A device plate for a divided cable raceway for preventing electrical interference between two sides of a raceway divided by the dividing panel. The device plate having a first electrical device receiving opening or a mounting fixture, connection or socket for an electric device toward one longitudinal side region and one lateral side region of the plate and having a second electrical device mounting fixture toward the opposite longitudinal side region and lateral side region of the device plate, and the device plate being blank at the opposite lateral side of the raceway at each longitudinal position along the raceway, thereby providing separation between the electrical device receiving openings, or mounting fixtures, or connections or sockets on the device plate and minimizing electrical interference at devices secured on the device plate and between cables and wires in the divided passageways in the raceway.

Abstract: A decorative article for mounting about a wall mounted electrical cover plate of a switch or receptacle includes a frame having an inner periphery smaller than the cover plate and an outer periphery larger than the cover plate. The inner periphery defines a central opening. The frame includes a channel extending outwardly of the inner periphery. The channel has a depth substantially equal to the thickness of the cover plate and the channel has an outer periphery substantially the same size as the cover plate. The frame is thus capable of surrounding the cover plate with the switch or receptacle being accessible through the central opening. An adhesive strip is affixed to the frame so that the frame may be adhered directly to the wall around the cover plate or to a back plate positioned between the cover plate and the wall. The back plate has an inner periphery smaller than the cover plate and an outer periphery larger than the cover plate.

Abstract: An article of manufacture to provide a unique Cover plate with shaped corresponding apertures, composed of galvanized sheet metal for flush mounted Electrical Outlet Boxes, that are installed with various types of Switches, Outlet Receptacles, or combinations thereof. The Cover plate is oversized to position over a single, double or triple electrical outlet box, with corresponding adjusting apertures, adjusting the switch or outlet mounting screws will secure flush to the wall while the cover plate is attached. The Cover plate is the base for a novel Faceplate without frontal screws, which is attached to the Cover plate with hook and latch material. The novel Faceplate composed of injected molded plastic with shaped corresponding apertures, is oversized to provide ample surface area for attaching a graphic cover or applying material for decoration, without distracting screws.

Abstract: An enclosure for housing a multi-way cable connector, includes an accessible interior for connecting appliances to the connector. The enclosure provides separate apertures for input cables and output cables to the associated appliances. The enclosure can be a box with a lid. Associated cables may pass through a recess formed at an edge of the lid. In one embodiment, the enclosure is placed on the floor, and whenever the lid is closed, the enclosure forms a footrest.