Patent ID: 7642458
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An enclosure for an associated electrical receptacle, comprising: an open front side configured to receive an associated electrical receptacle, wherein the open front side further comprises a face having a raised rib for sealing against an associated mounting surface; and a substantially enclosed rear side for inhibiting fluid from contacting the associated electrical receptacle, wherein the substantially enclosed rear side includes one or more sealed recesses for receiving one or more associated electrical conductors respectively, wherein each of the one or more electrical conductors has a defined circumference and wherein each of the one or more sealed recesses comprises a seal, and wherein the one or more sealed recesses are self-sealing such that the seal of each of the one or more sealed recesses encloses around the circumference of the one or more associated electrical conductors when the one or more electrical conductors are inserted through the one or more sealed recesses respectively.