Weatherproof outlet cover

Details Weatherproof outlet cover Weatherproof outlet cover

1987-06-29

1989-02-07

Grimley, A. T.

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Covers or face plates

With closure for face plate opening

H02G 318

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048033073

ABSTRACT:
A weatherproof outlet cover is provided for fitting over an outdoor electric outlet. The cover comprises a mouting plate which is demountably secured to the outlet housing in place of a conventional face plate, and a lid member which is demountably and pivotably mounted over the mounting plate. At least one access slot is provided in the bottom of the lid member for enabling a corresponding number of electrical cords to be extended therethrough. A first sealing member is disposed between the mounting plate and the wall which surrounds the outlet housing, and a second sealing member is disposed between the lid member and the mounting plate, in order to prevent foreign matter from entering the outlet.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2514745 (1950-06-01), Kilgore
patent: 4109095 (1978-08-01), Kling
patent: 4424407 (1984-01-01), Barbic
patent: 4603932 (1986-08-01), Heverly
patent: 4605817 (1986-08-01), Lopez

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