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Electrical box mounting apparatus

US5065968A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1990
Grant dateNov 19, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/906
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical box is formed with an elongated channel in its back surface and brackets straddling the channel. The elongated U-shaped part of a hanger bar is inserted through the brackets and in the channel and is retained by a transverse rib which frictionally engages the hanger bar. Nail-receiving ears are provided on the sides of the box.

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