Angel Manuel Colon

US Patent:

6355885, Mar 12, 2002

Filed:

Apr 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/550532

Inventors:

William J. Rintz - Boca Raton FL 33486
Angel L. Colon - West Palm Beach FL 33415

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 220241, 220242

Abstract:

A light switch cover is disclosed for use with conventional ârocker or tactileâ and âtoggleâ type switches. The cover generally includes a mounting bracket which is attached to the electrical box, along with the switch and a face plate which is attached to the mounting bracket. For ârocker or tactileâ type switches, the face plate is preferably constructed from a soft material to allow the user to operate the covered ârockerâ switch, but can be made of a combination of hard and soft materials. For âtoggleâ type switches an aperture is provided in the face plate to operate the toggle. Preferably, the outer surface of the face plate is provided with a decorated design or other indicia. The light switch can also be utilized where more than one switch is provided. For multiple ârocker or tactileâ switches, a diverter bar is provided on the mounting bracket, to absorb pressure being asserted on one ârockerâ switch from also transferring to an adjacent ârocker or tactileâ switch and inadvertently turning âoffâ or âonâ the adjacent ârocker or tactileâ switch.