Base for electrical outlet and related method

Details Base for electrical outlet and related method Base for electrical outlet and related method

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Dinkins, Anthony (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

C174S067000, C174S053000, C220S241000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06930251

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

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