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US4044909A
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Tile wall cover
Assignee: Midland Ross Corp
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Filing: 1976-11-15
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A tile wall cover for electrical outlet boxes includes a ringlike flat plate having a large central opening therethrough. A ringlike extension is secured to the plate around the opening. The extension is formed from a pair of substantially identical generally U-shaped members each having a base and opposite first and second legs. The first leg on each member has an offset terminal end portion which is offset toward the second leg a distance generally equal to the thickness of the material from which the member is made to form a rabbet on the outer surface of the first leg. The pair of members are reversely positioned with the rabbet on the first leg of each member receiving the terminal end portion of the second leg on the other member.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Amsler
- 👤 William E. Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:26
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/121; H02G3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In a tile wall cover for electrical outlet boxes including a substantially flat plate having mounting means adjacent the outer periphery thereof for mounting same to an electrical outlet box and having a large opening therethrough inwardly of said mounting means, and a ringlike extension welded to said plate in surrounding relationship to said opening, the improvement comprising; said extension being formed from a pair of substantially identical generally U-shaped members each having a base and opposite first and second legs, said first leg on each said member having an offset terminal end portion offset toward said second leg a distance generally equal to the thickness of the material from which said member is made to form a rabbet on the outer surface of said first leg, said pair of members being reversely positioned with the rabbet on the first leg of each member receiving the terminal end portion of the second leg on the other member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a tile wall cover for electrical outlet boxes including a substantially flat plate having mounting means adjacent the outer periphery thereof for mounting same to an electrical outlet box and having a large opening therethrough inwardly of said mounting means, and a ringlike extension welded to said plate in surrounding relationship to said opening, the improvement comprising; said extension being formed from a pair of substantially identical generally U-shaped members each having a base and opposite first and second legs, said first leg on each said member having an offset terminal end portion offset toward said second leg a distance generally equal to the thickness of the material from which said member is made to form a rabbet on the outer surface of said first leg, said pair of members being reversely positioned with the rabbet on the first leg of each member receiving the terminal end portion of the second leg on the other member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein said pair of members are welded together in the area of said rabbets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein said offset terminal end portion extends the full width of said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cover of claim 1 including a mounting flange extending inwardly from said base on each said member in outwardly spaced parallel relationship to said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein one of said legs on each said member is larger than the other leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein said first leg is longer than said second leg by a length generally equal to the length of said offset terminal end portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |