Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates – With closure for face plate opening
Patent
1991-08-09
1994-01-18
Picard, Leo P.
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
With closure for face plate opening
439147, H01R 13447
Patent
active
052801357
ABSTRACT:
An outdoor weatherproof protective electrical outlet cover adapted to be attached in weatherproof connection to an electrical outlet comprising a base plate adapted to be attached in weatherproof connection with the electrical outlet, the base plate having an aperture of sufficient size to accommodate the electrical outlet positioned in a first orientation and a second orientation wherein only one electrical outlet orientation can be accommodated at a given time, an insert sized and adapted to fit within the aperture of the base plate in a first orientation and a second orientation, the aperture being of sufficient size to accommodate one electrical outlet orientation, and a protective housing defining a closed space enclosing the electrical outlet with at least one electrical plug present, the protective housing adapted to be mounted to the base plate. Also included is a latching mechanism for an outdoor outlet cover adapted to secure the housing in a closed position with respect to the base and having an optionally removable release button to facilitate opening of the cover.
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Berlin Donald M.
Rosenski Julius R.
Intermatic Incorporated
Picard Leo P.
Tone David
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