US3619477A
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Escutcheon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-26
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An escutcheon to cover an electrical outlet receptacle has a pair of rear standing studs to be manually engaged to and disengaged from a pair of pin-receiving openings in such a receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry R Rasmussen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:49
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
An escutcheon, for an electrical outlet receptacle having a spaced-apart pair of pin-receiving openings therein, comprising: a semiresilient plastic base plate; a pair of spaced-apart, rodlike resilient studs integral with and projecting rearward from said plate for insertion into and removal from said pin-receiving openings; said plate having at its face a spaced-apart pair of rupturable diaphragm portions, each closing a cavity in the rear face of said plate, said portions being aligned with said studs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
An escutcheon, for an electrical outlet receptacle having a spaced-apart pair of pin-receiving openings therein, comprising: a semiresilient plastic base plate; a pair of spaced-apart, rodlike resilient studs integral with and projecting rearward from said plate for insertion into and removal from said pin-receiving openings; said plate having at its face a spaced-apart pair of rupturable diaphragm portions, each closing a cavity in the rear face of said plate, said portions being aligned with said studs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Structure according to claim 1 in which bolster means is provided on the rear of each said diaphragm portions in the associated cavity operable upon rupture thereof to form a countersink depression at the plate face to accommodate a tapered head fastener.
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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |