Electricity: conductors and insulators – Boxes and housings
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Boxes and housings
C174S520000, C174S053000, C200S043010, C200S297000, C361S600000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11252605
ABSTRACT:
A weatherproof cover for protecting electrical receptacles from the harsh elements of weather is disclosed herein. This novel weatherproof cover is operable while the electrical receptacle is in use and includes a weatherproof switch that controls power to the receptacle such that when the receptacle cover of the weatherproof cover is closed after the insertion of an electrical appliance plug, the weatherproof switch can be selected to the ON position to provide power to the receptacle. Power can be subsequently removed or disconnected from the receptacle by simply selecting the OFF position of the switch. Thus, the weatherproof cover protects the receptacle from damage “While-In-Use” and provides a disconnect switch to control power to the receptacle without having to open the receptacle cover.
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Castaldo Cosmo
Noest Marc
Roccaro Patricia
Estrada Angel R.
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Sutton Paul J.
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