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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2007
Mark R. Drane, Germantown, TN (US);
Robert K. Jolly, Cordova, TN (US);
Mark R. Drane, Germantown, TN (US);
Robert K. Jolly, Cordova, TN (US);
Thomas & Betts International, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention includes a cover assembly for a floor box supporting at least one receptacle mounted therein. The assembly comprises at least one cover plate, at least one lid and a lock. The cover plate for at least partially covering the floor box includes at least one lock receiving channel. The at least one lid is pivotally secured to the cover plate for movement between a closed position covering the receptacle and an open position permitting access to the receptacle. The lock retains the lid in the closed position. Also, the lock is disposed at least partially within the channel and moveable between a locking position for retaining the lid in the closed position and at least one release position wherein the lid is not retained by the lock.