Patent ID: 6184466
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A wallplate retention device for retaining a wallplate over a wiring device, comprising:a) a mounting strap having a first end and a second end, said mounting strap having a mounting slot and two outwardly projecting apertured plaster ears at each of said first and second ends;b) two retainers, each having a body portion adapted to be coupled adjacent to one of said first and second ends of said mounting strap;c) said retainers, each having a central lobe projecting from said body portion and positioned between associated ones of said two outwardly projecting apertured plaster ears;d) each said central lobe having an aperture therein; ande) said aperture in said central lobe formed to allow a threaded fastener to be pushed therethrough without turning of the threaded fastener but withdrawn only with the turning of the threaded fastener.