US4312458A
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Removable cover for faceplate of electrical switch or outlet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-18
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Granted: 1982-01-26
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Expires: 2000-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A removable slipcover for the faceplate of an electrical switch or outlet comprises a sheet of washable decorative fabric folded over and seamed together along the side and bottom edges thereof to form an open-top pouch or pocket for receiving the associated faceplate therein. Openings through the front and back panels of the slipcover are arranged to be respectively substantially congruent with corresponding apertures in the faceplate, each opening being provided with reinforcing stitching around the perimeter thereof. A flap is provided along the upper edge of the front panel of the slipcover and is foldable rearwardly for closing the top of the pouch, and may be stitched along the side edges thereof to the rear panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Gloria Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:17
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A removable cover for the faceplate of a wall-mounted electrical switch or outlet wherein the faceplate has apertures therethrough for switch levers and fasteners and the like, said cover comprising a decorative fabric pouch having front and rear panels and four edges, three of said edges being permanently closed, a flap which is foldable rearwardly to close the open edge of the pouch, said front panel covering the outer surface of the associated faceplate, said rear panel covering the opposite surface of the associated faceplate, said panels having openings therein respectively substantially congruent with the apertures in the associated faceplate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A removable cover for the faceplate of a wall-mounted electrical switch or outlet wherein the faceplate has apertures therethrough for switch levers and fasteners and the like, said cover comprising a decorative fabric pouch having front and rear panels and four edges, three of said edges being permanently closed, a flap which is foldable rearwardly to close the open edge of the pouch, said front panel covering the outer surface of the associated faceplate, said rear panel covering the opposite surface of the associated faceplate, said panels having openings therein respectively substantially congruent with the apertures in the associated faceplate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said panels are provided with reinforcing stitching around the perimeter of each of said openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A removable cover for the faceplate of a wall-mounted electrical switch or outlet wherein the faceplate has apertures therethrough for switch levers and fasteners and the like, said cover comprising a sheet of decorative fabric covering the outer surface of the associated faceplate, and a rearwardly projecting portion on said sheet adapted to extend around the peripheral edge of the associated faceplate and along the rear surface thereof, said sheet having openings therein respectively substantially congruent with the apertures in the associated faceplate, said sheet being folded in half to define front and rear panels, said front and rear panels being stitched together along the free side and bottom edges thereof to form an open-top pouch for receiving the associated faceplate therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
A removable cover for the faceplate of a wall-mounted electrical switch or outlet wherein the faceplate has apertures therethrough for switch levers and fasteners and the like, said cover comprising a sheet of decorative fabric covering the outer surface of the associated faceplate, and a rearwardly projecting portion on said sheet adapted to extend around the peripheral edge of the associated faceplate and along the rear surface thereof, said sheet having openings therein respectively substantially congruent with the apertures in the associated faceplate, said sheet being folded in half to define front and rear panels, said front and rear panels being stitched together along the free side and bottom edges thereof to form an open-top pouch for receiving the associated faceplate therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cover of claim 3, wherein the stitched-together edges of said front and rear panels are folded inwardly of the pouch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The covering of claim 3, wherein said front panel extends upwardly above the upper edge of said rear panel to form a flap which is foldable rearwardly to close the open-top of the pouch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The covering of claim 5, wherein the side edges of said flap are stitched to the upper portion of said rear panel.
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) | 1985-01-25 | 1985-07-27 | 1986-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-25 | 1989-07-27 | 1990-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-25 | 1993-07-27 | 1994-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |