Paint shield for electrical outlets and switches
OwnerGayland Gilchristinventor
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Abstract
In accordance with illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a paint shield that covers all exposed surfaces of an electrical outlet or switch assembly and its cover plate includes a front wall having top, bottom and side walls extending rearward thereof, and devices such as a pair of prongs or a suction cup which temporarily attach the shield to the assembly with the rear edge sections of the top, bottom and side walls positioned tightly against the adjacent side surfaces of the cover plate. The shield has a handling tab on the front wall that is longitudinally aligned with the prongs or suction cup.
Claims9
A paint shield for an electrical wall outlet or switch assembly to prevent paint from contacting the cover plate of the assembly or any other exposed surfaces thereof as the wall is painted, comprising:
- a generally rectangular front wall having a front surface and a rear surface;
- top, bottom and side walls projecting rearward of said front wall and having continuous outer edge portions;
- and rearwardly projecting means on said rear surface of said front wall adapted to engage said assembly and hold said shield in position thereon;
- said edge portions of said top, bottom and side walls engaging the corresponding side wall surfaces of the cover plate to entirely cover all front and side surfaces of said assembly, said top, bottom and side walls being formed with thin edge sections on the rear portions thereof, said thin edge sections having a degree of resilience which allows them to be force-fitted over the side surfaces of the cover plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.