Plug enclosing outlet cover

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1988-12-14

1989-10-17

Grimley, Arthur T.

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

H02G 318

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048749060

ABSTRACT:
A weatherproof outlet cover fits over an outdoor electric outlet and includes a mounting plate demountably secured to the outlet housing in place of a conventional face plate and a lid member demountably and pivotably mounted over the mounting plate, accommodates at least one electrical plug plugged into a receptacle in the outlet. At least one access slot is provided in the bottom of the lid member for enabling a corresponding number of electrical cords from the plugged in plugs to be extended therethrough. A first sealing member is disposed between the mounting plate and the wall surrounding the outlet housing and a second sealing member is disposed between the lid member and the mounting plate to prevent foreign matter from entering the outlet.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2510745 (1950-06-01), Kilgore
patent: 4109095 (1978-08-01), Kling
patent: 4342493 (1982-08-01), Grenell
patent: 4424407 (1984-01-01), Barbic
patent: 4603932 (1986-08-01), Heverly
patent: 4605817 (1986-08-01), Lopez

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