POWERED WALL PLATE SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET
First Claim
1. A powered wall plate system for an electrical outlet comprising:
- a wall plate including a conductor having a first end and a second end, the first end of the conductor extending to be electrically engageable with at least one socket of the electrical outlet, wherein the wall plate is to be attached to the electrical outlet such that the wall plate is to cover the at least one socket of the electrical outlet; and
a removable cable including a first cable end and a second cable end, the first cable end includes a connector to engage the second end of the conductor at an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to the first end of the conductor, and the second cable end to include an additional electrical outlet.
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Abstract
Systems and devices are disclosed for a powered wall plate for an electrical outlet. The system includes a wall plate and a cable. The wall plate includes a conductor having a first end to engage a socket of the outlet. The wall plate is attached to the outlet and covers two or more sockets of the outlet. The cable includes a first cable end and a second cable end. The first cable end includes a connector to engage a second end of the conductor of the within the wall plate. The second cable end includes an additional electrical outlet. In some embodiments, the powered wall plate system includes a base plate, and the base plate includes a cavity therein. The wall plate is disposed within the cavity and attached to the electrical outlet. An exterior cover plate is positioned over the wall plate and on the base plate.
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1. A powered wall plate system for an electrical outlet comprising:
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a wall plate including a conductor having a first end and a second end, the first end of the conductor extending to be electrically engageable with at least one socket of the electrical outlet, wherein the wall plate is to be attached to the electrical outlet such that the wall plate is to cover the at least one socket of the electrical outlet; and a removable cable including a first cable end and a second cable end, the first cable end includes a connector to engage the second end of the conductor at an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to the first end of the conductor, and the second cable end to include an additional electrical outlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A powered wall plate system for an electrical outlet comprising:
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a base plate to be installed onto an electrical box that contains the electrical outlet, the base plate in contact with a surface that includes the electrical outlet and includes at least one tab for mounting the base plate to the electrical box and a flange that defines a cavity; a wall plate disposed within the cavity of the base plate and to cover sockets of the electrical outlet, the wall plate further comprising a conductor having a first end, the first end of the conductor is a plug to engage a socket of the electrical outlet, an opening to provide access to a portion of the electrical outlet that does not include the sockets of the electrical outlet, and an insert installed within the opening, the insert attached to the wall plate with a fastener that engages the electrical outlet; an exterior cover plate to be installed onto the flange of the base plate and over the wall plate, the exterior cover plate including one or more locking features that engage the flange of the base plate to secure the exterior cover plate thereon; and a cable including a first cable end and a second cable end, the first cable end including a connector to engage a second end of the conductor of the wall plate, and a distributor connected to the second cable end.
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17. A powered wall plate system for an electrical outlet comprising:
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a base plate to be installed on an electrical box that contains the electrical outlet, the base plate in contact with a surface that includes the electrical outlet and includes a cavity therein; a wall plate disposed within the cavity of the base plate and to cover sockets of the electrical outlet, the wall plate further comprising a conductor having a first end, the first end of the conductor to engage at least one socket of the electrical outlet, and an opening to provide access to a portion of the electrical outlet that does not include the sockets; and an exterior cover plate to be positioned onto the base plate so as to cover the wall plate. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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