Collapsible in-use cover

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2008-07-15

2011-11-08

Estrada, Angel R (Department: 2835)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

C174S066000, C174S481000, C174S057000, C220S003200, C220S241000, C220S242000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08053671

ABSTRACT:
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.

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