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US4907711A
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Outlet box covers with location indicators for wall covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-04
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2008-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover for electrical outlet boxes and the like which prevents the outlet box from being covered during installation of drywall and prevents entry of debris into the outlet box while permitting the interior of the outlet box to be readily accessible. The cover is provided with projections extending from the cover for indicating the location of the outlet box in the drywall, prior to being covered by the drywall while also providing a manner in which to mark reference points on the drywall for subsequent cutting. The cover can be of a reusuable form or can be integrally molded with the outlet box.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F. Stuchlik, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:25
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A protective cover for covering an opening, comprising: a cover plate having dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of the opening; at least two projections extending from said cover plate in a first direction away from said opening for preventing said cover plate from being covered; at least one handling member extending from said cover plate between said at least two projections; at least one leg portion extending from said cover plate in a direction opposite to said at least one projection; said leg portion slidably engaging with inside surfaces of the opening such that the cover plate is securely held in position covering the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A protective cover for covering an opening, comprising: a cover plate having dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of the opening; at least two projections extending from said cover plate in a first direction away from said opening for preventing said cover plate from being covered; at least one handling member extending from said cover plate between said at least two projections; at least one leg portion extending from said cover plate in a direction opposite to said at least one projection; said leg portion slidably engaging with inside surfaces of the opening such that the cover plate is securely held in position covering the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said cover plate is rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The protective cover of claim 2, comprising two flat, substantially two-dimensional leg portions disposed on opposite ends of said cover plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The protective cover of claim 2, comprising a pair of two flat, substantially two-dimensional leg portions disposed on opposite ends of said cover plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective cover of claim 2, wherein said leg portion extends around the periphery of said cover plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The protective cover of claim 2, wherein said at least two projections are disposed on opposite ends of said cover plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The protective cover of claim 2, comprising a projection disposed on corners of said rectangular cover plate, each projection having a pointed end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The protective cover of claim 2, comprising a rib extending between at least two projections located at opposite ends of said cover plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The protective cover of claim 1, wherein the cover plate is circular.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective cover of claim 9, wherein said leg portion extends around the periphery of said cover plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said handling member is a rib extending in a longitudinal direction of said cover plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said handling member is at least one flange located at at least one end of said cover plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
65 words
An outlet box assembly, comprising: an outlet box having an open front face; a substantially flat cover for covering said open front face, said cover being integrally molded with the outlet box through a hinge portion such that the cover can move between an open position and a closed position; and at least one projection extending perpendicularly outward from the cover in the closed position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
65 words
An outlet box assembly, comprising: an outlet box having an open front face; a substantially flat cover for covering said open front face, said cover being integrally molded with the outlet box through a hinge portion such that the cover can move between an open position and a closed position; and at least one projection extending perpendicularly outward from the cover in the closed position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The outlet box assembly of claim 13, further comprising a connector on said outlet box for engaging with a corresponding connector on the cover, for holding said cover in the closed position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The outlet box assembly of claim 13, wherein said cover is rectangular.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The outlet box assembly of claim 15, comprising two projections disposed on opposite ends of said cover.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The outlet box assembly of claim 15, wherein said at least one projection is disposed on a corner of said rectangular cover, said projection having a pointed end.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The outlet box assembly of claim 15, wherein a rib extends between at least two projections located at opposite ends of said cover.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The outlet box assembly of claim 13, wherein said hinge portion is provided with perforations.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
122 words
A protective cover for covering an opening in a first surface subsequently exposed through an aligned opening in a second surface, the protective cover comprising: a cover plate having dimensions commensurate with the dimensions of the opening in the first surface; support means extending from the cover in a first direction for engaging an inner periphery of the opening to support the cover over the opening; location indicator means extending from the cover in a second direction opposite to the first direction for indicating the location of a corresponding aligned opening to be formed in the second surface subsequently applied over the first surface; and handling means extending from the cover between portions of said location indicator means for handling the cover.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
122 words
A protective cover for covering an opening in a first surface subsequently exposed through an aligned opening in a second surface, the protective cover comprising: a cover plate having dimensions commensurate with the dimensions of the opening in the first surface; support means extending from the cover in a first direction for engaging an inner periphery of the opening to support the cover over the opening; location indicator means extending from the cover in a second direction opposite to the first direction for indicating the location of a corresponding aligned opening to be formed in the second surface subsequently applied over the first surface; and handling means extending from the cover between portions of said location indicator means for handling the cover.
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