Universal water-resistant hinged-lid cover for an electrical outlet box
AssigneeThomas & Betts International, Inc.
InventorsMark R. Drane, Joey Magno
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Abstract
A water-resistant cover for an electrical outlet box generally includes a base and a lid hingedly coupled to the base. The base has a ridge surrounding a substantial periphery of the base, wherein the ridge includes a top wall, an outer side wall extending downwardly from the top wall and an inner side wall extending downwardly from the top wall. The inner side wall defines a recessed portion of the base and an opening in the recessed portion. The lid is received in the recessed portion in a closed position to cover the opening, wherein the ridge prevents water from entering the opening whether the cover is oriented horizontally or vertically.
Claims20
A water-resistant cover for an electrical outlet box comprising:
- a base having a ridge surrounding a substantial periphery of said base, said ridge having a top wall, an outer side wall extending downwardly from said top wall and an inner side wall extending downwardly from said top wall, said inner side wall defining a recessed portion of said base and an opening in said recessed portion;
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- a lid hingedly coupled to said base and received in said recessed portion in a closed position to cover said opening,
- wherein said ridge prevents water from entering said opening whether the cover is oriented horizontally or vertically.
A universal water-resistant electrical outlet box assembly comprising:
- an electrical outlet box having an open side;
- an electrical fixture contained within said electrical outlet box;
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- a cover mounted to said electrical outlet box, said cover including a base and a lid hingedly coupled to said base, said base having a ridge surrounding a substantial periphery of said base, said ridge having a top wall, an outer side wall extending downwardly from said top wall and an inner side wall extending downwardly from said top wall, said inner side wall defining a recessed portion of said base and an opening in said recessed portion and said lid being received in said recessed portion in a closed position to cover said opening, wherein said ridge prevents water from entering said opening whether the cover is oriented horizontally or vertically.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.