Patent ID: 6511343
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A cover plate for an electrical outlet having a receptacle with at least one securing aperture for receiving a securing means, and at least one socket having at least two apertures for receiving plug blades, the cover plate comprising:at least one securing aperture through the front surface that aligns with the securing aperture in the receptacle such that the securing means can be received through the cover plate securing aperture into the receptacle securing aperture; at least two apertures through the front surface that align with the apertures of each socket such that plug blades can be received through the cover plate apertures into the socket apertures; and a front surface having a uniform topography other than the apertures therethrough; wherein the cover plate is free of any apertures other than the at least one securing aperture that aligns with the securing aperture in the receptacle and the at least two apertures that align with the apertures in each socket.