Patent ID: 7598453

Claim:
A flat electrical outlet cover assembly selectively configurable for horizontal and vertical mounting orientations, the flat cover assembly comprising: a flat cover lid comprising at least a long lid side comprising a first lid hinge member aperture and a short lid side comprising a second lid hinge member aperture; a base comprising at least a long base side comprising a first base hinge member aperture and a short base side comprising a second base hinge member aperture; and at least one removable pin, wherein coupling of the at least one removable pin with the first lid hinge member aperture and the first base hinge member aperture configures the lid to pivot on the base about a first axis and coupling the removable pin with the second lid hinge member aperture and the second base hinge member aperture configures the lid to pivot about a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis; and wherein when the flat cover lid is coupled to the base through the at least one removable pin, the flat cover lid is biased to a closed position with respect to the base.