Marcus John Shotey

US Patent:

6441307, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Sep 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/657352

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

TayMac Corporation - Tempe AZ

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 220241, 220242

Abstract:

An electrical cover plate includes a base having a planar member. A first set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the first set of removable tabs forms a first set aperture, and a second set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the second set of removable tabs forms a second set aperture. The first set aperture and the second set aperture may each be bounded by an aperture periphery line so that the aperture periphery lines intersect. Also, the first tab set and the second tab set may have at least one tab in common, and each tab set may be bounded by a tab set periphery line so that the tab set periphery lines intersect. The tabs may be connected to the base by grooved connectors, connecting tabs, or other connections that removably connect the tabs to the base. The apertures may be shaped and positioned to receive a variety of specified electrical devices, such as round electrical sockets, duplex outlet sockets, ground-fault circuit interrupt sockets, or light switches.

US Patent:

6476321, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/015731

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ 85258
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

H05K 503

US Classification:

174 67

Abstract:

A weatherproof cover plate which may be installed horizontally and vertically is disclosed. In a weatherproof flat cover plate, an apron is provided to offer a water shield along at least two sides of the cover plate base. Additionally, a continuous ridge on the base is disclosed in association with a gasket and a biased hinge to provide additional protection against the weather. A novel locking clip is also disclosed. In a weatherproof bubble cover plate, a biased hinge is provided to bias the lid closed upon the base. Additionally, one or more cord catches in the base and removable knockouts in the lid are disclosed.

US Patent:

6559381, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Sep 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/965936

Inventors:

Michael Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 174 53, 220241

Abstract:

A base for an electrical outlet. The electrical outlet includes a mounting screw aperture disposed along a longitudinal axis for receiving a mounting screw having a mounting screw head to mount the electrical outlet to a box. The mounting screw head has a mounting screw head diameter. The electrical outlet also has at least one socket face for receiving an electrical plug. The base includes a substantially planar backing member, the backing member including at least one aperture for receiving the at least one socket face. The base also includes a keyhole slot disposed in the backing member and having first and second keyhole slot apertures. The first keyhole slot aperture is larger than the mounting screw head diameter. The second keyhole slot aperture is smaller than the mounting screw head diameter and is disposed in the backing member at a location on the longitudinal axis and aligned with the mounting screw aperture when the base is mounted to the electrical outlet using the mounting screw. Related methods also are disclosed.

US Patent:

6563051, May 13, 2003

Filed:

May 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/157289

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

TayMac Corporation - Tempe AZ

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 174 53, 220 38, 220 37

Abstract:

A base for an electrical outlet cover, an electrical outlet, and manufacturing method, the base including a backing member containing various mounting apertures designed to permit the passage of fastening devices, other apertures to allow access to portions of the electrical outlet, and sidewalls adapted to support and strengthen the base and to provide a place of attachment for hinges to which a cover may be attached. At least a portion of the backing member adjacent to a mounting aperture is flexible, whereby upon the application of pressure the mounting aperture can expand to receive a screw head therethrough and upon the release or discontinuation of such pressure the mounting aperture can return to its relaxed state, thus allowing the base to be installed over an existing electrical outlet without the need to remove any mounting screws. An alternate embodiment includes a base mounting aperture backed by a retaining device. The retaining device is sized so as to permit the passage of the body but not the head of a fastening device.

US Patent:

6583358, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Feb 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/066071

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ 85258
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ 85258
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ 85206

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 220241, 220242

Abstract:

An electrical cover plate includes a base having a planar member. A first set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the first set of removable tabs forms a first set aperture, and a second set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the second set of removable tabs forms a second set aperture. The first set aperture and the second set aperture may each be bounded by an aperture periphery line so that the aperture periphery lines intersect. Also, the first tab set and the second tab set may have at least one tab in common, and each tab set may be bounded by a tab set periphery line so that the tab set periphery lines intersect. The tabs may be connected to the base by grooved connectors, connecting tabs, or other connections that removably connect the tabs to the base. The apertures may be shaped and positioned to receive a variety of specified electrical devices, such as round electrical sockets, duplex outlet sockets, ground-fault circuit interrupt sockets, or light switches.

US Patent:

6642453, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Sep 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/948920

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

TayMac Corporation - Gilbert AZ

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 174 53, 220241

Abstract:

A convertible electrical device cover including a base plate and an adapter plate that are both configured to accommodate an electrical device. When the convertible electrical device cover is placed in an operative position over the electrical device the adapter plate may be located between the electrical device and a rear side of the base plate. A method for installing a convertible electrical device cover is also disclosed including placing the convertible electrical device cover in an operative position over an electrical device so that an adapter plate may be located between the electrical device and a rear side of a base plate.

US Patent:

6700063, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Apr 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/128938

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

TayMac Corporation - Gilbert AZ

International Classification:

H05K 503

US Classification:

174 67, 174 66, 220241

Abstract:

A weatherproof cover plate which may be installed horizontally and vertically is disclosed. In a weatherproof flat cover plate, an apron is provided to offer a water shield along at least two sides of the cover plate base. Additionally, a continuous ridge on the base is disclosed in association with a gasket and a biased hinge to provide additional protection against the weather. A novel locking clip is also disclosed. In a weatherproof bubble cover plate, a biased hinge is provided to bias the lid closed upon the base. Additionally, one or more cord catches in the base and removable knockouts in the lid are disclosed.

US Patent:

6723922, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Jun 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/602271

Inventors:

Michael J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Marcus J. Shotey - Scottsdale AZ
Edgar W. Maltby - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

TayMac Corporation - Tempe AZ

International Classification:

H02G 314

US Classification:

174 66, 174 67, 220241, 220242

Abstract:

An electrical cover plate includes a base having a planar member. A first set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the first set of removable tabs forms a first set aperture, and a second set of removable tabs is connected to the base so that removal of the second set of removable tabs forms a second set aperture. The first set aperture and the second set aperture may each be bounded by an aperture periphery line so that the aperture periphery lines intersect. Also, the first tab set and the second tab set may have at least one tab in common, and each tab set may be bounded by a tab set periphery line so that the tab set periphery lines intersect. The tabs may be connected to the base by grooved connectors, connecting tabs, or other connections that removably connect the tabs to the base. The apertures may be shaped and positioned to receive a variety of specified electrical devices, such as round electrical sockets, duplex outlet sockets, ground-fault circuit interrupt sockets, or light switches.