Patent ID: 8680394
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A cover plate assembly for an electrical box, comprising: a base having a central opening with a first dimension to receive a first electrical wiring device, said base having a dimension for mounting to an open end of an electrical box, said base having at least one removable portion adjacent said central opening to form a second central opening in said base with a second dimension in said base to receive a second electrical wiring device; and a collar surrounding said opening in said base and extending perpendicular from said base, said collar having an open front side with a flange extending inwardly from said collar for supporting the electrical wiring device and an open rear side for communicating with the electrical box and at least one removable side, said removable side of said collar being removable from said base to form an open side of said collar and for receiving a replacement adapter side member for coupling to said open side of said collar and for enlarging the dimension of said open front side of said collar to receive a plurality of electrical wiring devices.