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US 7,799,993 B2Granted
Universal water-resistant hinged-lid cover for an electrical outlet box
AssigneeThomas & Betts International, Inc.
InventorsMark R. Drane, Joey Magno, Jr.
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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.
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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 being spaced from said outer side wall to define a cavity therebetween, and said inner side wall defining a recessed portion of said base and an opening in said recessed portion;
- and
- 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.
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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;
- and
- 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, and
- wherein said outer side wall of said base ridge includes a straight portion disposed generally perpendicularly with said top wall and an angled portion connecting said straight portion with said top wall.
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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;
- and
- 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, and
- wherein said inner side wall of said base ridge includes a straight portion extending generally perpendicularly from said top wall and an inwardly directed flange portion extending generally perpendicularly from said straight portion and generally parallel with said top wall, said flange portion having said base opening formed therein.
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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 being spaced from said outer side wall to define a cavity therebetween, and 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.
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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;
- and
- 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,
- wherein said electrical fixture includes an aperture and said outlet box assembly further comprises an adapter plate having an opening, said opening receiving a portion of said electrical fixture therein, said adaptor plate further including a projection extending from a back face thereof, said projection being received in said aperture of said electrical fixture for aligning said adapter plate thereto, wherein said cover sandwiches said adapter plate between itself and said electrical fixture.
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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;
- and
- 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,
- wherein said outer side wall of said base ridge includes a straight portion disposed generally perpendicularly with said top wall and an angled portion connecting said straight portion with said top wall.
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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;
- and
- 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,
- wherein said inner side wall of said base ridge includes a straight portion extending generally perpendicularly from said top wall and an inwardly directed flange portion extending generally perpendicularly from said straight portion and generally parallel with said top wall, said flange portion having said base opening formed therein.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.