Abstract: A cover for an electrical outlet, the invention prohibits the insertion of improper objects into an electrical outlet by providing a layer of insulation covering each female element of the electrical outlet. Further, the invention protects against an electrical shock during the insertion or removal of a plug by providing a thick layer of insulation surrounding the outlet. In addition, the invention protects persons and children in particular against electrical shock and prohibits insertion of foreign objects into the wall outlet with movable assemblies covering the outlet. Even further, the invention inhibits unwanted heat loss, or heat exchange in buildings.

Abstract: A device includes a base plate attachable to an electric outlet and an insert fitted to the base plate and having one or more central openings for exposing the receptacles of the electric outlet. A pair of opposing door members hingedly attach to the base plate and are operable between an open position to allow insertion of a plug of an electrical cord into the receptacle, and a closed position to provide a protective shield surrounding an enclosed chamber and the one or more receptacles of the outlet. The opposing door members include flange portions extending partially along a peripheral edge for overlapping engagement with an inner surface adjacent the peripheral edge of the opposite door, preventing insertion of an object between the doors when the device is closed.

Abstract: An adjustable cover for outdoor electrical substations is disclosed. The traditional metal cover for these installations is capped with length adjustable fiberglass reinforced plastic cover pieces. The cover pieces slide over one another in an interlocking relationship to accommodate the top surfaces of a variety of existing electrical substations. Once in place the covers are maintained in the same interlocking plane to the top surface of the substation with their cooperating flanges insuring positive prevention of weather related water damage to sensitive electrical components. End caps further enhance the degree of water damage protection.

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: A harness cover is provided that covers end connectors of a group of wire harnesses installed on a body of an electrical connection box. When the harness cover is installed on the body, the wire harnesses are protected by the ceiling plate and prevented from curving upwardly. Further, the extension directions of the wire harnesses are restricted. After the electrical connection box and unconnected wire harnesses are delivered to a vehicle maker, an operation of connecting the unconnected wire harnesses with the body is performed. At this time, receiving portions for the end connectors of the unconnected wire harnesses are not covered by the harness cover so that they are easily found by an operator. Thus, it is possible to connect the unconnected wire harnesses with the electrical connection box easily and reliably.

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 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: An electrical outlet safety plate is configured to preclude simultaneous contact of the fingers of a person with the electrical contact prongs of an electrical plug, when the prongs of the plug are also in contact with the electrical contacts of a receptacle protected by the present safety plate. The plate has a depth which is greater than standard, preferably about one half inch. The electrical receptacles of an outlet protected by the present plate, are correspondingly recessed below the outer or front face of the plate. The receptacle access passages through the plate are configured to fit closely about the periphery of a conventional electrical plug having generally curved opposite sides and straight, flattened top and bottom surfaces.

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 new type of cover plate for an electrical switch or electrical outlet. One or more lower substrates are bonded to one side of an upper substrate. A plurality of tiles is bonded to the opposite side of the upper substrate in any desired pattern. Grout is placed in the gaps between the tiles. Standard mounting holes and access slots for the light switch or electrical receptacles are provided, extending through the entire assembly. The completed assembly is then affixed to the outlet or switch, with the tiles facing outward.

Abstract: The electronic device comprises a casing, an insertion port through which an electronic package is inserted in the casing, a power input inlet which is provided in the casing for connection to a power input cord, and a protection member capable of moving between a first position in which it opens the insertion port and blocks the inlet and a second position in which it blocks the insertion port and opens the inlet. The protection member comprises a first portion capable of blocking the insertion hole, a second portion capable of blocking the power input inlet, and a pivotable supporting portion between the first and second portions. The insertion hole can be covered by an closure having an end projection engageable with the protection member.

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: This invention consists of a water resistant electrical box that may be provided in four basic configurations, 1/2" vertical, 3/4" vertical, 1/2" horizontal and 3/4" horizontal. The box is designed with a special picture frame that is designed to accommodate all standard electrical outlet, switch, timer, thermostat, or other plates that are commonly used in outdoor electrical service applications. Neither special plates nor gaskets are required with the installation.

Abstract: A safety device (14) for an electrical outlet (16) including a back cover plate (32) having a pair of vertically aligned apertures (34), (36) therethrough. A pair of shields (40), (42) are sized to obstruct the apertures (34), (36) in the back cover plate (32), to prevent access to dual sockets (24), (26) of a receptacle (22). A structure (44) on a front face (46) of the back cover plate (32) is for guiding the upper shield (40) to move upwardly away from the upper aperture (34) and the lower shield (42) to move downwardly away from the lower aperture (36) in the back cover plate (32). Components (48) are for biasing the shields (40), (42) on the front face (46) of the back cover plate (32). A front cover plate (50) has a pair of vertically aligned apertures (52), (54) therethrough. Elements (58) are for mating the front cover plate (50) to the back cover plate (32) cover the shields (40), (42).

Abstract: An improved viewing window construction for an electrical disconnect switch 10. The improved construction of the viewing window 70 permits easier installation of the viewing window 70 while at the same time reducing the complexity of the switch cover manufacturing process, eliminating the need for a window retainer 46 and increasing the resistance to the ingress of water when subjected to a stream of water under pressure.

Abstract: A wall plate for a standard electrical outlet which is raised off the wall by about seven eighths of an inch and having on its front face a pair of recessed areas corrosponding to the upper and lower sockets of a standard wall outlet. The inwardly tapering walls of the recessed areas help guide an elecricl plug adaptor of similar outward shape as the recessed areas into the outlet. In this way a visually impared person or a person with poor muscle control can more easily insert a plug of an electrical appliance into an electrical wall outlet.

Abstract: A protective cover for light switches of the type used to control security lights, in particular exterior security lights. The protective cover including a stationary frame adapted to be secured to a wall mounted security light switch cover having a centrally located stationary frame aperture for receiving the light switch toggle therethrough. A movable frame is hingedly attached to the stationary frame and includes a centrally located movable frame aperture for receiving said switch toggle therethrough when said movable frame is hinged closed. A centrally located toggle cover covers the light switch toggle when the movable frame is in its protective closed position, thereby guarding against an individual inadvertently switching the switch toggle.

Abstract: A backing plate for an inlet valve for a central vacuum system is disclosed. The backing plate includes a tubular portion, which on one side is secured to vacuum conduits, and on the other side carries a vacuum opening having a rubber seal. The backing plate further includes a removable protective element or router disc to protect the rubber seal, such as for example during installation of dry wall over the backing plate.

Abstract: There is provided an electrical outlet apparatus including a plate having a pair of openings therein which are adapted to be placed in register with a pair of adjacent wall mounted electrical receptacles. A first land surrounds the first opening and a second land surrounds the second opening. Each land includes a well therethrough which is aligned with one of the openings in the plate. The lands are dimensioned to receive a standard, preferably three-prong, plug with minimal clearance for the plug. The thickness of each land is such that the plug cannot be energized unless the exposed contacts are below the top surface of the land. One of the lands is removable from the plate so that a larger, nonstandard plug may be inserted through one of the openings without having to remove the entire apparatus from the wall; A latchable slidable cover is received over each land.

Abstract: A protecting device for an electronic peripheral device, the protecting device having a front cover, mounted on a front surface of the housing for the electronic peripheral device and a door which is opened or closed depending on whether the peripheral equipment needs to be used. The door is pivotally connected to both sides of the front cover such that it protects the peripheral equipment from being damaged. A controlling device is are provided for controlling the opening speed and opening degree of the door.

Abstract: A PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER for helping prevent electrical cords from being pulled from an electrical outlet. The device includes a base plate having a pair of receptacle openings for aligning adjacent the electrical receptacles of an electrical outlet. A cover box is hingedly coupled at one of its end walls of its perimeter wall to one of the end edges of the base plate to permit pivoting of the cover box between an open position and a closed position in relation to the base plate. When in the closed position, the base plate substantially covers the cover box interior space. Another of the end walls of the cover box perimeter wall is detachably coupled to another of the end edges of the base plate when the cover box is positioned in the closed position. Additionally, through each side wall of the cover box perimeter wall are a pair of spaced apart cord slots designed for permitting extension of an electrical cord therethrough.

Abstract: A device for guiding, driving, and locking a slot-in module of electrical or electronic equipment in a cabinet, wherein the circuits of the slot-in module are connected to those of the cabinet by coupling the connectors of the slot-in module to those of the cabinet or a rack in the cabinet, wherein the cabinet is secured to a slide with which a slideway secured to the slot-in module can engage, wherein a system of pinions and of racks cause their relative travel under the action of a rotary control member in a manner such that, at the end of travel, an input pinion is automatically blocked by a spring that can be unblocked from the outside.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box is provided for assembly with a base to define an enclosed space for receiving an electrical outlet device such as a duplex plug. The plug includes threaded fasteners that are received in uniquely configured hardened steel clips. These clips are preassembled with the box for this purpose. Each clip includes an upper portion of U-shape for receiving the flat stock provided at the top portion of the box. Each clip has depending panels that cooperate to define a V-shape such that the apex of the V defines a slotted opening for receiving the threaded fastener as a result of a push-in motion. The edges of the slotted opening act on the threaded portion of the fastener to prevent its withdrawal except by unthreading.

Abstract: An electrical cover plate box for mounting to a surface having a decor and replacing a conventional electrical cover plate covering at least one electrical device in the surface, while maintaining contents of the electrical cover plate box secure. The electrical cover plate box includes a box having a main portion for mounting to the surface, a lid portion hingedly attached to the main portion of the box, and maintaining apparatus for maintaining the box closed and maintaining its contents secure.

Abstract: A safety electrical outlet including a plurality of raised socket bodies with a respective pair of blade insertion slots for receiving metal contact blades of an electrical plug, a plurality of rotary safety socket covers respectively covered on the socket bodies and revolvably supported thereon, each rotary safety socket cover having two blade insertion slots for receiving metal contact blades of an electrical plug, and a plurality of spiral springs connected between the socket bodies and the rotary safety socket covers to hold the respective socket covers in a sealing position in which the blade insertion slots of the rotary safety socket covers are retained out of alignment with the blade insertion slots of the respective socket bodies.

Abstract: A protector for an electrical receptacle. A flat housing has a stepped cylindrical bore communicating from the front of the housing to the rear. A cover including a disc bearing slots fits closely yet rotatably into the larger of the two steps. The slots are configured to correspond to, but to be slightly smaller than, openings formed in a receptacle, so that conductive prongs of a plug may be inserted through the cover into the receptacle. The cover is rotated such that its slots align with those of the receptacle when it is desired to connect a plug to power. The cover may be rotated to misalign the respective slots for safety. When the protector is attached to the front of a receptacle, the smaller step of the bore serves as a stop entrapping the cover in the bore, the receptacle blocking escape of the cover at the other end of the bore. The larger step of the bore is long enough to enable the cover to move axially therein.

Abstract: A cover plate (100, 200) for accommodating a wide variety of different electrical outlets, switches and connectors is formed from a first layer of transparent material (120) that is laminated to a second layer of colored material (122) that is laminated to a third layer of metal (124). Prior to lamination of the third layer to the second layer, selected portions of the second layer are removed by machining or engraving. The engraved portion may be filled with paints that contrast in color to the color of the colored foil, providing selected areas with decorative and or informative information. The engraved portion is protected from wear and tear by encapsulation between the second layer (122) and the third layer (124).

Abstract: An electrical junction box assembly for accommodating an electrical cable inserted therein. The assembly includes a junction box and a cable clamp. The junction box includes a back wall and a side wall which perimetrically extends from the back wall to define an open end opposite the back wall. The junction box further includes a cable entry opening in the side wall for permitting insertion of the cable thereinto. The back wall further includes a cable clamp mount positioned adjacent the cable entry opening. The cable clamp mount has a clamp insertion surface positioned substantially orthogonal to the cable entry opening. The clamp insertion surface defines a cable clamp insertion aperture into which the cable clamp is manually removably insertable. The cable clamp includes a deflectable cable engagement arm spaced adjacent from the cable entry opening of the side wall of the junction box.

Abstract: A computer includes receptacles for receiving electric cables of peripheral equipment. A gate can be mounted to the housing to extend across the cables and form a gap small enough to prohibit the cable plugs from being separated from the housing. The gate can be locked to the housing by a cable anchoring device which also anchors the housing to a stationary structure. Hence, the computer housing is anchored, and the peripheral equipment is locked to the anchored housing.

Abstract: A personal computer includes an outer wall having plug receptacles adapted to receive the plug-in cables of peripheral equipment such as keyboards, modems, printers, etc. The outer wall carries a comb element which forms a row of slots into which respective cables can be inserted. The slots serve to organize the cables which otherwise would tend to lay haphazardly on the computer support surface. A cover is pivotably mounted on the outer wall to extend across the slots. A cover extension can be snapped onto the cover to cover the plug receptacles.

Abstract: A direct-connect trailer tow interconnector for connecting the electrical circuits of a tow vehicle with similar circuits of a trailer in which a one-piece shell socket accepts a standard trailer plug at one end and is compatible with the fitting of a tow vehicle harness at the other end. Pass-through conductors, each of which is made from a single metal blank, form terminals compatible with those of the trailer plug and also with those of the vehicle harness fitting. A cover is provided with a spring-loaded floating hinge to permit flat sealing protecting the interconnector from environmental hazards, and a flushing passage is formed through the cover to remove debris from the floating hinge.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle cover assembly provides weather-tight closure of a receptacle outlet. The cover assembly includes a faceplate mountable over an electrical receptacle. The faceplate includes an opening for exposing an outlet of the receptacle. A cover is hingedly attached to the faceplate for closing the opening. A spring is positioned between the cover and the faceplate and supports the cover in a normally closed position. The spring includes a leaf spring portion and a cantilevered spring portion each independently deflectable to permit repeated closure of the cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for converting a universal cover plate for an electrical outlet to any desired specific cover plate. The apparatus includes a base having removable tabs and hinges. To create the desired cover plate, the appropriate tabs are removed to leave apertures that accommodate the desired standard electrical outlet such as a light switch or socket. An optional cover may have removable hinges that allow the cover to open along more than one axis. To make a base that fits with a lid hinged on its longer side, hinges on the shorter side are removed, by prying, sawing, or cutting. Alternatively, to make a base that fits a lid hinged on the shorter side of the base, hinges on the longer side are removed. If a base with no cover is desired, all the hinges may be removed.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box used in tractor trailer combinations includes a plate having an opening therethrough to provide access to an electrical outlet. A cover is pivotally mounted to a shaft spaced from and mounted parallel to the plate. A first spring is mounted about the shaft. A second spring which can also be mounted on the shaft or permanently or removably secured against the plate has a section which is spaced from but which bears across the exterior surface of the cover when a plug is inserted within the outlet. The first spring acts to bias the interior surface of the cover against the plate to enclose the opening when the outlet is not in use while the second spring acts to bias the interior surface against the plug's cable so as to prevent the plug from falling out of the outlet when the outlet is in use.

Abstract: A waterproof electrical connection having a plug which is connected with a socket. The socket is provided with a casing having a hinged protective cover which is movable between an open position and a closed position. The socket can be an outlet or the connector of an extension lead of an appliance coupler. The casing has on its front edge an annular throat intended to receive an annular seal which extends from the throat in an axial direction. The cover and the plug have meeting surfaces intended to come into contact with the seal when the cover is in a closed position and when the plug is coupled to the socket.

Abstract: An apparatus in a hand-held computing device for providing non-simultaneous user access to a pair of mutually exclusive electrical connectors is disclosed. The present invention includes a slidable door having three operative positions. In its closed position, the door is adapted to cover the pair of the mutually exclusive electrical connectors to prevent user access. The door can be guided to stop at a first open position where a first electrical connector of the pair is exposed for user access and the other connector remains covered. The door can also be guided to stop at a second open position where the other connector is exposed whereas the first connector is covered up. One aspect of the invention includes detents associated with the three door positions for user feedback.

Abstract: An outlet cover, for an electrical outlet, that is attachable over the electrical outlet itself or a face plate thereof. The outlet cover has a plate member with apertures for permitting access to sockets of the electrical outlet. Hinged doors swing to allow access to the sockets and to cover the sockets. A latch mechanism latches the doors shut over the sockets to eliminate a electrical shock hazard potential to children. The doors may be opened via an opening in a side surface of the outlet cover so positioned to be inconspicuous. The opening provides clearance for a prong, of an electrical plug, to be inserted therein to release the latch mechanism. Alternatively, a slot may be provided in the side surface to accept a human nail, a pencil point, or a pin that may be used to release the latch, either alone or in conjunction with a further mechanism for acting on the latch mechanism. An embodiment of the invention has the doors configured to lie flush with a face surface of the outlet cover.

Abstract: An electrical wall-outlet has a special decorative face plate secured to the socket by a standard retainer screw in the usual manner. Socket surrounding recesses in the face plate have bayonet connector pins in the walls thereof. A longitudinally-halved, cylindrical plug-retainer cup has one bayonet-style connector slot in a wall of one half, and a modified bayonet-style slot and aperture in the opposite half wall thereof. Two narrow elongate slots are provided in the opposite half on each side of the slot and aperture combination forming a cantilever portion of the wall, with the aperture and adjacent slot located adjacent the distal end of the cantilever near the open end of the cup which can be pushed inward by an adult person applying the force properly, and permitting rotation of the retainer cup into position to securely latch the aperture around the pin and secure the cup to the face plate.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing having a tubular body portion, a flange portion and a cylindrical shroud surrounding an electrical connector. The shroud has at least one aperture or lockout hole in a side wall thereof to removably receive a locking member. The removable locking member is preferably a padlock having a substantially U-shaped shackle extending through the lockout hole in the Shroud to prevent insertion of a mating electrical connector into the electrical connector housing. The mounting flange portion has a notched section above the lockout hole in the shroud so that the shroud can be substantially recessed within the tubular body portion and the locking member can still be easily installed into the lockout hole.

Abstract: A safety cover for electrical outlets includes a center locking block which is attached to an electrical outlet by a screw, and which has grooves to receive elongate members integral with individual receptacle covers. Matching cross-sectional shapes of the grooves and members fit closely so that the elongate members are retained in the grooves. A flexible latching arm on the front of a receptacle cover engages the locking block to latch the cover in place; the latching arm is pressed aside with a fingertip to permit removal of the receptacle cover. One of the covers has prongs which engage openings in the receptacle to prevent the safety cover assembly from being rotated around the mounting screw.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing with a lid for covering electrical contacts of an electrical connector mounted therein. Electrical connector housing has a tubular body portion for supporting an electrical connector therein, a mounting flange portion for mounting the electrical connector housing to a wiring enclosure, and a lid for covering an open end of the tubular body portion and the electrical connector. The lid is pivotally coupled at one end to the mounting flange and releasably latched to the mounting flange at its other end. A torsion spring is used to normally bias the lid to a closed position in which the open end of the tubular body portion and the electrical connector are covered. The latch is integrally molded with the lid to provide a snap-fit.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure having a base, a cover, and hinge pivotally connecting the base and cover. The cover has a pair of ears, each provided with a key hole for receiving hinge pins mounted on the base. The pivot pins are provided with keys that align with notch portions of the key holes when the cover is disposed at an obtuse angle, preferably about 180.degree. with respect to the base. After assembly, the base is connected to a support which limits the range of pivotal movement of the cover to an angle less than 180.degree. so that the keys and notch portions can no longer be aligned. The base and cover have top, bottom and two side walls of substantially the same depth and the cover bottom wall has two cord receiving recesses extending inwardly about one-half the depth of the bottom wall to minimize the radius of bending of the cords inside the enclosure and minimize the size of the recesses.

Abstract: Weatherproof electrical enclosure apparatus includes an electrical outlet and a cover pivotally secured to the outlet for sealingly engaging outlet elements to prevent moisture and foreign material from contacting electrical elements of the outlet. Secondary sealing elements are included to insure that moisture and foreign elements are prevented from entering into and contacting the electrical elements. The cover is pivotally secured with a releasable hinge to the outlet, and the cover includes an aperture or opening through which a cord extends. Secondary seal elements help to insure that the opening in the cover is sealed about the electrical cords. A primary embodiment includes a boot disposed around the outlet itself, and cords connected to the outlet contact the boot and are sealed by the boot.

Abstract: A system for mounting access plates for covering an access opening onto storage tanks and the like. A backing plate assembly comprising two semi-circular, rigid backing plates is provided. The backing plates are passed individually into the interior of the tank where the backing plate assembly is reconfigured. The backing plate assembly located within the interior of the tank provides a solid structure that can be used to anchor the access plate onto the tank wall over the opening. Interior and exterior gaskets are used to create a fluidtight seal around the opening and to facilitate assembly of the mounting assembly.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure having a base, a cover, and hinge pivotally connecting the base and cover. The cover has a pair of ears, each provided with a key hole for receiving hinge pins mounted on the base. The pivot pins are provided with keys that align with notch portions of the key holes when the cover is disposed at an obtuse angle, preferably about 180.degree. with respect to the base. After assembly, the base is connected to a support which limits the range of pivotal movement of the cover to an angle less than 180.degree. so that the keys and notch portions can no longer be aligned. The base and cover have top, bottom and two side walls of substantially the same depth and the cover bottom wall has two cord receiving recesses extending inwardly about one-half the depth of the bottom wall to minimize the radius of bending of the cords inside the enclosure and minimize the size of the recesses.

Abstract: A cover plate assembly for a wall box mounted in an opening in a wall, the wall box having at least one pair of tabs provided with threaded holes on standard centers adapted to receive screws mounting at least one electrical circuit device within the wall box. The assembly includes a frame situated to overlie the wall surrounding the opening in which the wall box is mounted, the frame having an inside perimeter dimensioned to surround the wall box, and inwardly projecting flanges having openings to overlie the threaded electrical device mounting holes for engagement by the electrical circuit device mounting screws. The assembly also includes a safety plate overlying and fixed to each electrical circuit device, each safety plate having an outer edge dimensioned vertically to overlie the frame inwardly projecting flanges and dimensioned horizontally to cover the space occupied by the electrical circuit device to which each safety place is fixed.

Abstract: Covers for outlets in an electrical floor box are connected with an access plate by snap-fit hinge connections. The covers are swingable through arcs greater than 90.degree. during movement from a closed position to an open position or to an inward storage position. Cooperating pimples and dimples on the covers and plate releasably retain the covers in their closed or storage positions.

Abstract: A coach lamp or other exterior lamp or ornament is mounted on the exterior surface of a building having horizontal aluminum siding by means of a pedestal having a faceplate portion and a continuous peripheral skirt which is deeper than the steps in the siding. The pedestal is secured to a conventional electrical outlet box and the faceplate portion provides a flush mounting surface for the base of the lamp or ornament.