Patent ID: 6559381
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A base for an electrical outlet, the electrical outlet including a mounting screw aperture disposed along a longitudinal axis for receiving a mounting screw having a mounting screw head, the mounting screw head having a mounting screw head diameter, the electrical outlet also having at least one socket face for receiving an electrical plug, the base comprising:a substantially planar backing member, the backing member including at least one aperture for receiving the at least one socket face; and a keyhole slot disposed in the backing member and having first and second keyhole slot apertures, the first keyhole slot aperture being larger than the mounting screw head diameter, the second keyhole slot aperture being smaller than the mounting screw head diameter and being disposed in the backing member at a location on the longitudinal axis and being aligned with the mounting screw aperture when the base is mounted to the electrical outlet using the mounting screw.