Electrical outlet cover plate

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Estrada, Angel R (Department: 2835)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

C174S067000, C220S241000, C220S242000, CD13S177000

Reexamination Certificate

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07902458

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure describes a plate assembly for an electrical outlet. In some embodiments, the plate assembly includes a strapping plate that is attachable to the electrical outlet, and a cover plate sub-assembly that is selectively attachable to the strapping plate. In some embodiments, the cover plate sub-assembly includes a body portion that lies in a first plane, and a first retention member that is fixed to the body portion, and that lies in a second plane parallel to the first plane. The first retention member selectively engages the strapping plate to releasably secure the cover plate sub-assembly thereto. Embodiments of an electrical outlet assembly that implement the plate assembly are also described.

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