Patent ID: 7259328
Filing Date: 2007-08-21
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An adjustable cover assembly for covering an electrical box comprising: an inner frame member including a peripheral wall having an inner surface and a front edge; an outer frame member including a peripheral wall having an outer surface and a rear edge; said inner frame member nesting within and slideable with respect to said outer frame member; said adjustable cover assembly including a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration; a locking arrangement for locking the cover assembly in an expanded configuration; a cover member hinged to said outer frame member; and said locking arrangement including an outward extending lip on said front edge of said inner frame member, an inward extending lip on said rear edge of said outer frame member, an inward-extending ramp extending from said inner surface of said peripheral wall of said outer frame member, and an outward-extending ramp extending from said outer surface of said peripheral wall of said inner frame member.