Patent ID: 6770816
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A base plate for an electrical outlet having at least one socket face and at least one mounting screw aperture, the base plate comprising:a front surface and a back surface opposing the front surface, the front and back surfaces having a fast edge having a first hinge member thereon, and a second edge, adjacent to the first edge, the second edge having a second hinge member thereon; at least one socket face aperture through the front and back surfaces; at least one keyhole slot through the front and back surfaces; wherein the base plate is configured such that when the base plate is installed on the electrical outlet, the at least one socket face aperture surrounds the at least one socket face, the at least one keyhole slot is aligned with the mounting screw aperture, and the at least one keyhole slot is positioned to allow for adjustment of a mounting screw after installation of the base plate on the electrical outlet.