Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-13
2009-10-06
Estrada, Angel R (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
C174S067000, C220S241000, C220S242000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07598452
ABSTRACT:
A while-in-use electrical device cover that includes elliptical and more than five-sided cover shapes is disclosed. Specific implementations feature a while-in-use electrical device cover that includes a base having an aperture configured to receive the face of an electrical device, a lid configured to close over the base through a hinge while an electrical connector is inserted into the electrical device, and a cord port extending through a surface of the cover. The base and lid are substantially elliptical. The base, lid, and hinge may be manufactured from plastics or other conventional material for a while-in-use electrical device cover using conventional fabrication methods.
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Baldwin Jeffrey P.
Booth Kenneth C.
Shotey Marcus J.
Shotey Michael J.
Booth Udall, PLC
Estrada Angel R
TayMac Corporation
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