Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
C174S067000, C220S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07075009
ABSTRACT:
A screw less faceplate assembly includes of a single monolithic subplate component and a single monolithic faceplate component that is removably attachable to the subplate component. Both the subplate component and the faceplate component have complimentary, respective, reversible co-engagement means only located adjacent outer perimeter surfaces thereof. The subplate component is metallized or otherwise reinforced such that upon installation against an existing, potentially non-flat or uneven wall surface, the proper position and spacing of multiple electrical devices engaged with the subplate component are maintained. Embodiments of the invention include a subplate component and a faceplate component, and, upon assembly, a screw less faceplate assembly.
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Bond Schoeneck & King , PLLC
Malley Daniel P.
Pass & Seymour, Inc.
Patel Dhiru R.
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