US5003128A
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Electrical switch and outlets protecting cover for painting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-08
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2008-11-08
Abstract
Abstract This cover fits over and removably adheres to a wall-mounted electrical box or to an electrical component fixed to the box. The protecting cover is used, instead of masking tape, to protect the electrical elements from being soiled with paint during spray-gun painting.
Inventors
- 👤 Yvan Grondin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:10
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B12/00; B05B12/16; B05B12/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A cover for protecting an electrical outlet box and a room thermostat located within and secured to said box, said room thermostat having one of two standard size circular control knobs, said cover comprising a rectangularly-shaped cover element molded in one piece of a size smaller than the size of a standard wall plaque normally removably secured over an electrical outlet box for covering said room thermostat, said cover forming a box-like element open at the back and provided at the front with a pair of raised portions, of generally cylindrical shape and of two different diameters, each raised portion adapted to frictionally fit onto one of said two standard size control knobs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A cover for protecting an electrical outlet box and a room thermostat located within and secured to said box, said room thermostat having one of two standard size circular control knobs, said cover comprising a rectangularly-shaped cover element molded in one piece of a size smaller than the size of a standard wall plaque normally removably secured over an electrical outlet box for covering said room thermostat, said cover forming a box-like element open at the back and provided at the front with a pair of raised portions, of generally cylindrical shape and of two different diameters, each raised portion adapted to frictionally fit onto one of said two standard size control knobs.
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) | 1994-03-25 | 1994-09-24 | 1995-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-25 | 1998-09-24 | 1999-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-03-25 | 2002-09-24 | 2003-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |