Standoff for outlet boxes
US5031789A · kind A · utility
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22Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/125
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A standoff attached to an outlet box on the opposite side thereof from a wall stud on which the box is mounted. The box has an open front located adjacent an opening in wallboard attached to one side of the wall stud. The standoff projects rearwardly of the box for engaging the inner surface of wallboard attached to the opposite side of the wall stud for preventing rearward movement of the box. The standoff has selectively frangible portions for adapting it for use with outlet boxes and wall studs of different depths.
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