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Universal electrical cover

  • US 5,773,760 A
  • Filed: 06/06/1995
  • Issued: 06/30/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A universal electrical box cover for a pre-existing electrical outlet box which pre-existing electrical outlet box has a front face with screw receiving holes therein comprising:

  • an open front enclosure having four side walls surrounding a chamber and having a back plate that has an opening surrounded by a solid periphery, said opening allowing passage of wiring from the pre-existing box to said enclosure chamber, said periphery having a front surface and a rear surface adapted to having a pre-existing electrical device mounted on said front surface of said periphery which attaches said enclosure and said periphery and said electrical device to said pre-existing electrical outlet box and further adapted to having a pre-existing receptacle plate mounted thereon by being attached to said electrical device;

    a gasket of a size to overlay a substantial portion of said rear surface of said periphery of said back plate; and

    a front cover member mounted on said enclosure to cover said electrical device, said cover having at least one cord outlet for allowing closure of said cover while one or more cords are installed.

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