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Air sealing electrical box

US11646558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 2021
Grant dateMay 9, 2023
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 4, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/081
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical box with a peripheral flange and channel element which in shape and placement provides and vapor sealing of wall assemblies and also facilitates wall assembly construction. The flange will consist of a generally flat surface connected to a channel which in turn will be attached to electrical box bodies of various sizes and shapes. In addition, the electrical box may employ rectangular elements with optional integral holes attached to the box body for fastening the box to wall or ceiling assembly materials.

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