Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
174067000 | With closure for face plate opening | 46 |
20080210452 | Extendable while-in-use cover - An expandable while-in-use cover includes: a cap having a pair of cap side walls, a first cap end wall, a second cap end wall and a top wall, which define a cap opening and a cap interior; a base having a pair of base side walls, a first base end wall, a second base end wall and a back wall, which define a base opening and a base exterior, wherein the base side walls and base end walls correspond to the cap side walls and cap end walls and wherein the cover is adapted to slidably and/or telescopically receive the base; a first and second prong on the interior of each of the cap side walls near the first and second cap end walls; a first and second slotted track on the exterior of each of the base side walls near the base end walls, wherein the first slotted track of each base side wall is adapted to receive the first prong of each cap side wall and the second slotted track of each base side wall is adapted to receive the second prong of each cap side wall; and an aperture in the back wall for accessing an electrical device. | 09-04-2008 |
20080223601 | Weatherproof cover and hinge assembly - A cover assembly for attaching to an electrical box includes a base plate, a body and a cover hinged to the body. The assembly is mounted to the electrical box to protect an electrical device from moisture while allowing access to the electrical device. Hinge members are provided that are inserted into a slot on a selected side of the cover and base to enable the cover assembly to be oriented in a horizontal or vertical direction with the cover being pivotally mounted along a horizontal axis. | 09-18-2008 |
20080236860 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH COVER - A cover for temporarily covering a switch positioned within an electrical housing includes a panel section that can be removably attached to the electrical housing, and a casing shaped and sized to cover and contact the switch. The casing is mounted on the panel for a predetermined range of sliding movement relative to the panel, such that sliding of the casing imparts movement of the switch. As such, the electrical switch can be turned “on” and “off” without removing the cover. | 10-02-2008 |
20080277134 | Protective device plate for an electrical box - A cover for an electrical box having a face plate, an elongate slot in the face plate, a lid support structure and a lid. The lid fits on the front of the face plate and over the opening and is pivotably movable between an open position, which allows access to the box interior, and a closed position, which prevents access to the box interior. When in the open position, the lid is slidably receivable by the slot and is stored in the lid support structure that extends from the back of the cover. | 11-13-2008 |
20080289846 | OUTLET COVER WITH BARRIER WALL - An outlet cover with barrier wall, the cover for an outlet box mounted in a building wall including an outer wall with an outer opening; a surrounding wall integrally joined to and extending substantially normal to the outer wall; an L-shaped barrier wall integrally joined to and extending substantially normal to the outer wall, the barrier wall forming an inner opening opposite the outer opening to meet the outlet box, a portion of the barrier wall extending toward the plane of the inner opening, the barrier wall further forming a cover conduit port; an attaching flange integrally joined to the surrounding wall for being placed against the building wall, the attaching flange being a continuous flange about the surrounding wall; a display enclosure forming an interior and an enclosure conduit port; and a conduit having a conduit passage in communication between the cover conduit port and the enclosure conduit port. | 11-27-2008 |
20090008123 | Protective Electrical Outlet Cover Having Integrated Positive Locking Mechanism - A safety device for electrical outlets includes a body having prongs rigidly attached to the body which can be inserted into the openings of a standard electrical outlet, wherein one or more of the prongs define a spring-biased portion defining a barb for engaging the rear surface of the outlet once the device is fully inserted therein. | 01-08-2009 |
20090020308 | ILLUMINATED ELECTRICAL FIXTURE FACE PLATE AND SAFETY COVER - An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025955 | ELECTRICAL FIXTURE FACE PLATE AND COMMUNICATION COVER - An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032279 | User-manipulated door mechanism for selectively covering an electrical socket - A user-manipulated door mechanism is mounted on the faceplate of an electronic module for allowing user access to an electrical socket disposed inboard of a faceplate aperture. An inwardly extending rectangular shoulder formed along one edge of the door is rotatably mounted about an axis inboard of the faceplate, and is resiliently engaged by the free end of a cantilevered spring blade inboard of the faceplate. The spring blade engages a first face of the shoulder that is substantially parallel to the door when the door is in a closed position covering the socket, and a second face of the shoulder that is substantially perpendicular to the door when the door is in an open position uncovering the socket. | 02-05-2009 |
20090084572 | WEATHERPROOF CONNECTOR - A weatherproof power inlet box and mating plug wherein the inlet box and mating plug are asymmetrical, positively latched and include more robust elements and a visual indicator of the status of the interconncct. Also included is a thermostat that trips to prevent overheating. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084573 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND A GROUP OF PARTS INCLUDING SAID DEVICE - Protection device for protecting at least one electrical apparatus which can be fixed to a wall by means of a supporting frame including a main body provided with at least one mounting window suitable to receive said electrical apparatus, characterized in that the protection device includes: a base part, removably applied to the supporting frame, provided with at least one through opening suitable to interact with said at least one mounting window; and a protective part, connected to the base part, surrounding the through opening so as to define at least one protection chamber provided with one open side and such as to internally house at least one frontal portion of said electrical apparatus. | 04-02-2009 |
20090188693 | Electrical-Outlet Faceplate with Hinged Cover Doors - A childproof electrical outlet faceplate with hinged cover doors includes a rectangular frame for covering an electrical outlet with a pair of sockets. The frame has an opening in its center through which a screw is extended to attach the faceplate to the outlet. The faceplate is similar in size to a standard faceplate and is installed in place of it and includes two hinged cover doors fitting over the respective sockets. These cover doors are opened and closed by means of a spring activated locking bar. The faceplate also has a disguised flip door located at the right side bottom of the faceplate. When the flip door is open it gives access to a dummy spring button which, when pushed, does not open the cover doors. Rather, there is another upward spring button which, when pushed by someone's finger, moves a vertically moving slide that catches and releases hooks for the hinged cover doors from a locking bar. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194312 | CONVERTIBLE COVER PLATE FOR A FLOOR BOX - Disclosed herein is an electrical floor box cover assembly with a convertible top plate. The inventive convertible top plate can be installed in two orientations, resulting in either a flush or recessed finished assembly. The cover assembly is affixed to a floor mounted electrical box, and includes a floor box cover having a center opening, with the inventive convertible cover plate affixed thereto. In a first orientation of the cover plate, a cover plate protrusion is inserted into the center opening of the floor box cover, providing a flush surface in the cover assembly. In a second orientation, a flat surface of the cover plate is facing up, so that the center opening of the floor box cover forms a recess in the cover assembly. Also provided is a port in the floor box cover, through which cables or wires can be threaded from the electrical fixture to the exterior of the floor box cover assembly while the cover is in an attached position. | 08-06-2009 |
20090211778 | Electrical Box Cover With Insect Guard - An electrical box cover including a housing and a hood pivotally attached to the housing and moveable between an open and closed position. The housing includes a base wall adapted to be attached to an electrical box. The base wall is surrounded by an outwardly extending side wall. The side wall includes a first opening defined by an edge. A guard having an opening formed therein is insertable over the first opening and securable to the side wall. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211779 | Electrical Box Cover With Latching Device - An electrical box cover includes a housing having a base wall adapted to be attached to an electrical box. The base wall is surrounded by an outwardly extending side wall. A hood is pivotally attached to the housing and moveable between an open and closed position. A latch is selectively attachable to the side wall at one of a first and second position. The latch, when attached to said side wall, is engagable with the hood to retain the hood in the closed position. | 08-27-2009 |
20090242230 | Electrical connector canopy - An electrical connector canopy including a pair of spaced-apart, end walls. A top wall extends between and connects together the end walls. A front wall extends downwardly from and connects to the top wall. The front wall is provided with a number of vertical slots that extend upwardly from the bottom thereof. A resilient sheet is affixed to the front wall. The sheet is provided with a number of elongated openings, each of which extends upwardly along the centerline of a respective one of the slots. | 10-01-2009 |
20090255703 | Lift cover and gasket assembly - An electrical box assembly includes a cover assembly, a gasket and an electrical box coupled together by mounting screws. The cover includes a base with a plurality of screw holes for receiving the mounting screws. A support member having an axial passage extends from the bottom face of the cover around each of the screw holes. The gasket includes a cylindrical shaped sleeve that passes through the support member and has an axial length to extend from the screw hole in the cover. The mounting screws are inserted through the axial passage of the sleeve and the screw holes in the cover to axially compress the sleeve to form a watertight seal between the screw shaft and the support member. | 10-15-2009 |
20090266574 | Safety Guard Apparatus for an Electrical Outlet - Safety guard apparatus for an electrical outlet having one or more electrical receptacles for restricting access to the receptacles by a young child. The apparatus includes a base plate having one or more openings for registry with the electrical receptacles. The base plate is mounted to the electrical outlet in a similar fashion to a conventional wall plate. One or more cover plates are slidably engaged to the base plate along a path that is generally perpendicular to the base plate into and out of the wall to which the electrical outlet is mounted. In a fully extended position, the one or more cover plates are pivotal to cover the one or more openings to restrict access to the electrical receptacles. A lock system prevents the one or more cover plates from being opened by young child. | 10-29-2009 |
20090283291 | Face slide weatherproof electric enclosure - A weatherproof outlet enclosure is provided for connections between a number of electrical outlets and various electric loads comprising: at least one rectangular slider plate for replacing existing receptacle face plate in a gentle sliding way; a base plate for mating with a predetermined number of the slider plates which lock into place by a single click stop, and a cover having a hinged attachment to one of the side walls of the base plate and a latching connection with an opposite location of the side walls from the hinged attachment, the cover in its a lower latched position enclosing the electrical outlets leaving passages for up to four cords leading from the electric loads connected. | 11-19-2009 |
20090283292 | Junction box cover assembly - A junction box cover assembly for mounting a fixture on a wall or ceiling. The assembly includes an adapter plate for being mounted on a junction box. A patch for supporting the cover assembly on the wall or ceiling in a mounted condition is provided. The patch is adapted to rest flush against the wall or ceiling and to be covered by and embedded in a joint compound. A hub having a body is insertable through openings of the patch and the adapter plate. The assembly includes elements for securing the hub to the adapter plate and elements for securing the hub to the patch. An insert is attachable to the hub for mounting a fixture or providing a blank-up cover. | 11-19-2009 |
20090288854 | Apparatus for positive, low-cost scalding prevention for hot water heaters - This invention provides a low-cost, life-saving, scalding protection against an unwanted change, in the temperature control knob on a hot-water heater. It is simple to install and operate, so as to invite apartment owners and operators to readily install this scald-prevention apparatus. It does not wear-out over time nor does it require maintenance. It is a box-like structure, with a hinged cover and a hinged closing hasp, fitting over a staple, allowing the apparatus to be pad-locked. It has a “bottom” cutout fitting over the hot-water heater temperature control knob, and is attached with ordinary screws, the heads of which are enclosed by the protective shell. | 11-26-2009 |
20100025068 | CABLE PROTECTION COVER - A cable protection cover for an enclosure is disclosed. The cable protection cover comprises a cover shroud, a pivot bracket for attaching to the enclosure, and a pivot pin for pivotally attaching the cover shroud to the pivot bracket. The pivot bracket and the cover shroud form a cable access aperture providing a through access to an interface of the enclosure for one or more cables. The cable protection cover forms a protective barrier with the cover shroud in a closed position preventing the one or more cables from being disconnected from the interface. | 02-04-2010 |
20100051313 | RUBBER WHILE-IN-USE WEATHERPROOF COVER - A while-in use weatherproof cover for an electrical box that includes a faceplate, a base plate and a perimetrical side wall. The base plate has an opening adapted to receive an electrical device and one or more apertures for securing the cover to the device and/or electrical box. The perimeter side wall is flexible and extends from the face plate to the base plate so that the faceplate, the base plate and the side wall define an interior. The faceplate has an opening fitted with a door that is operated by compressing the side wall. The door is movable between an open position, which allows access to the interior, and a closed position, which restricts access to the interior. | 03-04-2010 |
20100108348 | Covering for a separable connection - A covering for a plug and socket connection mounted in a housing is provided with a cover that covers the plug and socket connection in closed position and which is pivotable from the closed position into an open position in which it releases the plug and socket connection. The cover is mounted pivotable at a guide component. The guide component is mounted displaceable in a receptacle of the housing. In its open position, the cover is aligned with the guide component and can be inserted together with it into the receptacle. | 05-06-2010 |
20100300724 | SLIDING COVER FACEPLATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A sliding cover faceplate and an electronic device using the same are provided. The sliding cover faceplate includes a sliding cover, a cover plate, and a sliding structure. The cover plate is provided on the electronic device, and the sliding cover is disposed on one side of the cover plate. The sliding structure includes a guiding portion and an elastic positioning portion. The guiding portion is disposed on the cover plate and is connected to the sliding cover to guide the sliding cover to slide between a first location and a second location on the cover plate. The elastic positioning portion connects the cover plate with the sliding cover to provide an elastic force to the sliding cover, such that when the sliding cover slides close to the first location or the second location, the sliding cover is automatically positioned on the first location or the second location. | 12-02-2010 |
20110024155 | Device For Securing Household Systems From Young Children - A device for securing electrical outlets, switches, telephone jacks, computer network outlets, etc., from the reach of a young child is provided. The device can be easily installed over any standard outlet or switch. The device is made as a single piece and comprises a first portion adapted to substantially cover the outlet or switch but leaving access to it, a second portion adapted to cover the first portion such that the outlet or switch is no longer accessible when the second portion is in a closed position, and a third portion, between the first portion and the second portion, forming a living hinge allowing the device to bend along a line of the hinge. The device further includes a child-resistant lock. Preferably, the device has a sleek design and protrudes no more than necessary (e.g., in the case of an electrical outlet, no more than one-half inch) from the wall when installed. Thus, the device will not only secure the outlet but also camouflage it from an inquisitive child looking for objects in the room to play with. | 02-03-2011 |
20110061886 | ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERING ACCESSORY MOVABLE BETWEEN POSITIONS CONCEALING AND ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE OUTLET - An improved electrical outlet access control accessory mounts in a wall to provide access to and concealment for an outlet mounted in aligned juxtaposition thereto. The accessory has a cover that can be manually rotated between closed and open positions, providing respectively concealment for or access to an outlet within. When closed the cover is flush or nearly so, with the surrounding wall. A retention mechanism holds the cover in the closed position until manually pressed inwards, after which the cover is rotatable to the open position. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067897 | Electrical and data outlet decommissioning arrangement - A temporary electrical or data outlet decommissioning arrangement comprising: a generally rectangularly shaped receiving baseplate for exchange with a cover plate on an electrical outlet box; a cover plate having a plurality of receiving baseplate engagement tabs thereon, wherein the baseplate has two side walls and two transverse end walls defining a cover plate receiving opening, the side walls each have a common plurality of tab-receiving slots therein, and wherein the cover plate has two side walls and two transverse end walls, defining the shape of the cover plate to mate with the cover plate receiving opening; wherein the cover plate has a pair of engagement tabs extending off of one side wall, and has a single locking tab on the side opposite the pair of engagement tabs, and the single locking tab has an adjacent recessed support wall to provide a recess in the side wall of the cover plate to permit a tool access for removal of the cover plate from the baseplate. | 03-24-2011 |
20110108303 | DECORATIVE COVER FOR WALL MOUNTED DEVICE - A decorative cover for a device mounted to a wall is provided. The cover has a face panel (that may or may not include artwork or a photo) and a support structure attached to the face panel. The support structure is adapted to attach to the wall. The face panel is pivotable relative to the wall between a closed position and an open position. The cover has a top portion, the top portion has a top opening to allow air flow from an inner side of the top portion to an outer side of the top portion. | 05-12-2011 |
20120006577 | Device For Securing Household Systems From Young Children - A device for securing indoor electrical outlets, light switches, telephone jacks, computer network outlets, etc., from the reach of a young child is provided. The device can be easily installed over any standard outlet or switch. The device comprises a two-piece structure: the first piece includes a plate and a first hinge portion, and the second piece includes a cover and a second hinge portion. The plate is adapted to substantially cover the outlet or switch but still leave access to it when the cover is open, and the cover is adapted to substantially cover the first plate such that the outlet or switch is no longer accessible when the cover is closed. The plate is hingeably attached to the cover. The hinge comprises a first hinge portion integrally part of the plate and a second hinge portion integrally part of the cover. The device further includes a child-resistant lock. | 01-12-2012 |
20120111597 | Weatherproof cover having bidirectional hinge - A weatherproof cover assembly includes a base and a cover where the cover is coupled to the base by a bidirectional hinge to allow the cover to pivot in two directions. The cover assembly can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation where the bidirectional hinge allows the cover to close downwardly when the assembly is mounted in either orientation. The bidirectional hinge has a first leg pivotally connected to the cover and second leg pivotally connected to the base where the first and second legs are perpendicular to each other. | 05-10-2012 |
20120118604 | FACEPLATE WITH DUST-PROOF SHUTTER - The present invention discloses to a faceplate with a dust-proof shutter ( | 05-17-2012 |
20130153257 | ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR CHARGING PORT COVER - An arrangement structure for a charging port cover includes a charging port ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130192869 | LATCHING FLOOR BOX COVER - An electrical floor box cover includes a frame having a lower surface disposable on a flooring surface and a beveled upper surface. The frame defines an access opening to permit access to an electrical box. A lid is securable to the frame and movable between a fully open position in which the access opening is substantially uncovered and a closed position. A lid lifting device is disposed between the lid and the frame, the lid lifting device urging the lid away from the closed position. A latch is disposed on the frame and includes an actuating member movable by a user between a latched and unlatched position without the use of a tool. When the actuating member is moved to the unlatched position, the lid lifting device lifts at least a portion of the lid above the frame to an initial open position wherein the lid substantially covers the access opening. Movement of the lid by the user from the initial open position to the fully open position is unassisted by the lid lifting device. | 08-01-2013 |
20130255990 | WATER TIGHT OUTLET COVER - The present invention is an outlet cover that is useful for covering a cylindrical socket type outlet. The outlet cover provides a watertight cover that is useful in marine applications and may be useful in automotive applications as well. The outlet cover has a base that has a flange. An upstanding ring extends upwardly from the base and an annular notch that has a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the upstanding ring. A cap has a tether that joins the base to the cap. An annular rib in the cap is adapted for mating with the annular notch on the base. The annular rib includes a notch partially through it and is adapted for accommodating the tether when the annular rib is mated with the notch on the base. | 10-03-2013 |
20130306343 | SIDE-OPEN WET-LOCATION ELECTRICAL BOX AND COVER - An electrical box includes a back wall and a front wall, configured to be essentially parallel to a mounting surface when the base is installed to the mounting surface, and a pair of interchangeable top and bottom walls. Each interchangeable top and bottom wall is connected to the back wall and the front wall. The electrical box includes a side wall connected to each of the other walls and an open end opposite the side wall that is configured to receive an electrical device therein. A standoff extends laterally from the back wall. The standoff is configured to provide a mounting structure and to position the electrical box away from the mounting surface. The electrical box is configured to receive a top-mounted hood to cover the open end when the base is installed with the open end positioned to face either of the right side or the left side. | 11-21-2013 |
20140008096 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING-SOCKET FLAP DEVICE COMPATIBLE WITH PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS - A charging-socket flap device for electric vehicles, including: a structure including an aperture and a jacket adjacent to the aperture, the jacket including an orifice; a movable gate forming a flap configured to close the aperture of the structure; an element hinging the gate housed in the jacket; a cover configured to close the orifice of the jacket. The cover is mounted on the orifice of the jacket to be a distance away from the orifice on at least one edge of the orifice in the closed position on the jacket, the cover being kept a distance away from the edge by a support making it possible for the cover to move with a damped movement toward the edge when a region of the vehicle body panel covering the flap device is impacted, or impacted by a pedestrian. | 01-09-2014 |
20140020925 | UNIVERSAL RECEPTACLE FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY - Systems and other embodiments associated with a universal faceplate assembly are described. According to one embodiment, a faceplate includes a substantially planar plate base configured to mount on a wiring enclosure. At least one opening in the plate base is configured receive a receptacle. The opening is configured to receive receptacles of a first receptacle type or a second receptacle type. The faceplate also includes a faceplate notch in a front surface of the plate base configured to receive a receptacle tab. The receptacle tab is disposed on receptacles of the first receptacle type or the second receptacle type. The receptacle tab is configured to allow a fastener to pass through the faceplate notch and the receptacle tab to attach the receptacle to the faceplate. | 01-23-2014 |
20140110144 | COLLAPSIBLE IN-USE COVER - An electrical device cover assembly configured for mounting over an electrical device is described. The electrical device cover assembly comprises a base comprising an opening large enough to receive an electrical device. A lid comprising a lid face, a lid ring, and an expansion section between the lid face and the lid ring, the lid coupled to the base and comprising an inside surface and an expansion section, the expansion section expandable from a first depth to a second depth at least twice as deep as the first depth is provided. An expansion arm moveable between a first collapsed position when the expansion section is at its first depth and an second expanded position when the expansion section is at its second depth, wherein in the second position the expansion arm is in contact with and supports the lid at its second depth is also provided. | 04-24-2014 |
20140144667 | Cover Assembly for an Electrical Box - A cover assembly for an electrical box, such as a fire-rated poke through, includes a frame defining an opening, the frame including a first frame location and a second frame location, the first frame location being substantially opposite the second frame location, a cover movable between a closed position over the opening and an open position away from the opening, the cover having a perimeter including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being substantially opposite the distal end, and a hinge attaching the cover to the rear frame portion, the hinge having two substantially parallel pivot axes, at least one of which is movable towards and away from the other, one pivot axis located at the first frame location and the other pivot axis located at the proximal end of the cover. This construction provides a cover assembly for an electrical box that allows ready access to utility interfaces within the box, while preventing unwanted fluid and debris from damaging the junction box or utility interfaces below the cover assembly. | 05-29-2014 |
20140182877 | While-In-Use Cover with Splash Guards - A while-in-use electrical box cover is provided which comprises at least one integral splash guard that covers at least one cord exit aperture for a power cord which is plugged into an electrical outlet on which the WIU electrical box cover is mounted when the WIU cover is in the closed position. | 07-03-2014 |
20140262418 | WHILE IN USE WEATHERPROOF COVER FOR AN ELECTRICAL BOX - A weatherproof cover assembly for an electrical device such as an electrical outlet has a base and hinged cover that encloses the base when a cord or plug is connected to the electrical outlet. The base has a cord access opening to allow the cord to pass between the base and the cover when the cover is closed. An outer guard partially encloses the access opening in the base to inhibit water, dirt and insects from entering the internal cavity of the base. The outer guard has an open portion with a center axis that is misaligned with the axis of the access opening to form a diverging path through the open portion of the guard and the access opening in the base. The open portion in the guard has a closure member that can move between a closed position when not in use and an open position to allow a cord to pass through the guard to the access opening in the base. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262419 | WALL MOUNTED ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER PLATE ASSEMBLY - A cover plate assembly is provided with a cover plate with a substrate adapted to be mounted upon a substrate of a subplate mounted to an electrical device for enclosing the electrical device. A rim extends from a periphery of the cover plate substrate. The fastener is engaged with the cover plate to engage the detent in a periphery of the subplate for fastening the cover plate to the subplate. The fastener is a separate component than the cover plate and the subplate. The fastener is concealed beneath the cover plate. In another embodiment, the cover plate is metallic and the fastener is formed integrally with the cover plate. In another embodiment, a first fastener fastens the subplate to the electrical device. A second fastener is engaged with the cover plate and the first fastener for fastening the cover plate to the first fastener. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262420 | FLOOR BOX COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base. | 09-18-2014 |
20150380915 | FLOOR BOX COVER - A floor box cover includes a base plate that engages an electrical device and a cover plate connected to the base plate. The cover plate includes a first opening to expose the electrical device and a second opening to receive a lid. A connector is inserted into an aperture in the lid and engages the cover plate to secure the lid within the second opening, causing the lid to conceal the first opening. A connector gasket engages the connector to prevent the connector from being easily removed from the lid. The connector gasket may be compressed within the aperture to seal the aperture when the connector engages the cover plate. A compressible ring gasket may be friction fit within the second opening, and when the connector engages the cover plate, the lid may compress the ring gasket to seal the second opening. | 12-31-2015 |
20160072266 | WEATHER RESISTANT FLIP LID COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A weather resistant flip lid cover for au electrical box or connector preferably includes first and second seals. A hinge pivotally couples the flip lid cover to the electrical box or connector. The first and second seals are preferably concentric. When the flip lid cover is in a closed position the first and second seals engage first and second sealing surfaces on the electrical box or connector to form a seal that complies with the requirements of NEMA Type 4, Type 12, and/or IP66. The first seal is preferably a V-ring. The biasing force of the flip lid cover is preferably sufficient to form a weather resistant seal. The seals may form an inner air chamber therebetween so that when the flip lid cover is moved to the closed position a pressure in the inner compartment is increased and presses a lip of the V-ring against the first sealing surface. | 03-10-2016 |