ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,640,544, issued on May 26, was assigned to ARLINGTON INDSUTRIES INC. (Scranton, Pa.).
"Pop-up cover and box kit for floors and countertops" was invented by Thomas J Gretz (Delray Beach, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A pop-up cover with a front insertable outlet. The pop-up cover includes sidewalls, a front panel, an outlet bracket, a lid defining a cavity within the cover, and an opening into the cavity. An outlet bracket enables straight-in insertion and securement of an electrical outlet within the cavity. A cover biasing and latching arrangement enables movement of the pop-up cover from a closed position to an open position. A re...