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US3594693A
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Waterproof electrical connection box cover
Assignee: Thomas and Betts Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-22
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-12-22
Abstract
Abstract An outdoor electrical connection box cover which is protected against rain and snow. The cover is mounted on a conventional junction box mounted in a wall. The face of the cover containing the electrical sockets is angled down at a substantial angle and the cover has a hood or shield to protect the face from rain and snow. Snap-type covers are mounted over the electrical sockets.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Robbins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/447; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/954
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An outdoor cover for a wall-mounted electrical connection box comprising, a flat mounting base portion, a central opening in said base portion to receive electrical connections from said box, a hollow hood portion connected to said base portion disposed over said central opening, openings in said base portion disposed receive means to connect said base portion to said box, the face of said box extending from the plane of said mounting base portion at a substantial angle, said hood portion having an upper lip shield extending out over said face portion, whereby said face portion faces downwardly at a substantial angle and said base portion is vertical and said lip shield portion protects said face portion from rain and snow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An outdoor cover for a wall-mounted electrical connection box comprising, a flat mounting base portion, a central opening in said base portion to receive electrical connections from said box, a hollow hood portion connected to said base portion disposed over said central opening, openings in said base portion disposed receive means to connect said base portion to said box, the face of said box extending from the plane of said mounting base portion at a substantial angle, said hood portion having an upper lip shield extending out over said face portion, whereby said face portion faces downwardly at a substantial angle and said base portion is vertical and said lip shield portion protects said face portion from rain and snow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said face portion has at least one hinged spring-loaded cover adapted to cover electrical sockets mounted in said hollow box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said face portion extends from said flat mounting base portion at an angle of substantially 45*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said electrical connection box comprises a flat mounting portion and a top hood portion formed of a single diecasting.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |