Horizontal and vertical mountable weatherproof cover plate

Details Horizontal and vertical mountable weatherproof cover plate Horizontal and vertical mountable weatherproof cover plate

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Reichard, Dean A. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

C174S066000, C174S050000, C174S050510, C174S050540, C174S068100, C220S003800, C220S241000, C220S242000

Reexamination Certificate

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06894223

ABSTRACT:
A weatherproof cover plate that may be installed horizontally and vertically is disclosed. In a weatherproof flat cover plate, an apron is provided to offer a water shield along at least two sides of the cover plate base. Additionally, a continuous ridge on the base is disclosed in association with a gasket and a biased hinge to provide additional protection against the weather. A novel locking clip is also disclosed. In a weatherproof bubble cover plate, a biased hinge is provided to bias the lid closed upon the base. Additionally, one or more cord catches in the base and knock-outs in the lid are disclosed. Other embodiments include bubble cover plates having gaps between the lid and the base to allow a cord to pass therethrough when the lid is close.

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