Patent ID: 6927341
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A universal paint shield for releasable attachment to an electrical wall outlet or switch assembly for preventing paint from contacting the cover plate of the assembly or any other exposes surfaces or components thereof, comprising: a molded plastic body formed as a unit including generally rectangular front panel having a front surface and a rear surface, top, bottom and side walls projecting rearward of said front panel and having continuous edge portions which define an open rear side of said body; at least two opposing said edge portions of said top and bottom or said side walls biasingly engaging the corresponding outer edge surfaces of the cover plate to entirely cover all front and side surfaces of said assembly, said top, bottom and side walls being formed with thin edge sections on the rear portions thereof, said opposing edge portions having concaved or inwardly contoured longitudinal edges which resiliently cooperate with said thin edge sections having a degree of resilience which allows them to be force fitted over the corresponding outer edge surfaces of the cover plate to provide an only means of releasably retaining said paint shield over the assembly.