Abstract A cover and bracket are provided for covering ceiling junction box openings in which there are no visible connecting devices on the face or outer surface of the cover. The cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. A peg is connected to the inner surface of the cover and includes raised ribs at an angle to the outer periphery of the cover. The bracket is adapted for connection to a junction box with connectors such as bolts or screws, and has one or more central engagement openings which are sized and shaped to selectively receive and engage the peg such that the cover holds fast to the junction box and covers the junction box opening and some portion of the surrounding ceiling surface. In a preferred embodiment, there are two central engagement openings. A first engagement opening contains spring engagement tabs that provide frictional holding of the peg. A second engagement opening is of a diameter less than the peg and ribs allowing the cover to be rotated clockwise therein. The central engagement openings may be elongated to permit inversion of the bracket for installation over junction boxes that are recessed into the ceiling.
A cover for mounted electrical box which obscures any view of said mounted electrical box and any fasteners associated therewith comprising: an elongated bracket including two ends and a center portion; an opening on said bracket near said ends; said pair of openings capable of aligning with apertures in a said mounted electrical box for attachment thereto; said ends of said bracket extending beyond the walls of said mounted electrical box; a cover including an outer periphery sized larger than said bracket and having an inner and outer surface, and a rim; a peg extending from said inner surface of said cover; a plurality of raised ribs extending from the side of said peg, said ribs at an angle with respect to said rim of said cover; two peg-engagement openings in said center portion of said bracket; a first of said peg-engagement openings adapted to engage said peg and said raised ribs frictionally when said peg is pushed therein; and a second of said peg-engagement openings of a smaller size than the size of said peg and said raised ribs, said second of said peg-engagement openings adapted to engage said peg and said raised ribs by threading when said peg is rotated therein, whereby engagement of said peg with either of said first or said second peg-engagement openings enables said cover to be used in such a manner that said mounted electrical box, any fasteners associated with said mounted electrical box, and any portion of an opening formed in the wall to accommodate said mounted electrical box are obscured from visibility.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A cover for mounted electrical box which obscures any view of said mounted electrical box and any fasteners associated therewith comprising: an elongated bracket including two ends and a center portion; an opening on said bracket near said ends; said pair of openings capable of aligning with apertures in a said mounted electrical box for attachment thereto; said ends of said bracket extending beyond the walls of said mounted electrical box; a cover including an outer periphery sized larger than said bracket and having an inner and outer surface, and a rim; a peg extending from said inner surface of said cover; a plurality of raised ribs extending from the side of said peg, said ribs at an angle with respect to said rim of said cover; two peg-engagement openings in said center portion of said bracket; a first of said peg-engagement openings adapted to engage said peg and said raised ribs frictionally when said peg is pushed therein; and a second of said peg-engagement openings of a smaller size than the size of said peg and said raised ribs, said second of said peg-engagement openings adapted to engage said peg and said raised ribs by threading when said peg is rotated therein, whereby engagement of said peg with either of said first or said second peg-engagement openings enables said cover to be used in such a manner that said mounted electrical box, any fasteners associated with said mounted electrical box, and any portion of an opening formed in the wall to accommodate said mounted electrical box are obscured from visibility.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The cover of claim 1 wherein said second of said peg-engagement openings includes grooves to assist said raised ribs in obtaining a bite when said peg is inserted and rotated therein.