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Electrical outlet cover plate

  • US 7,902,458 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2008
  • Issued: 03/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A plate assembly for an electrical outlet, comprising:

  • a strapping plate that is attachable to the electrical outlet; and

    a cover plate sub-assembly that is selectively attachable to the strapping plate, the cover plate sub-assembly comprising;

    a cover plate comprising outer edge portions circumscribing a generally planar body portion that lies between the outer edge portions in a first plane and that has a generally planar back surface disposed parallel to the first plane; and

    a first retention member disposed adjacent to and fixed to the back surface, that lies in a second plane parallel to the first plane,wherein the first retention member selectively engages the strapping plate to releasably secure the cover plate sub-assembly thereto.

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