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Exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures

US6723921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

A multi-piece structure for mounting an electrical fixture to the side of a building. The structure includes an electrical box having four side walls and locating supports extending radially from said side wall. This fits within the inside of a mounting block with an intermediate plate between the front wall of the mounting block and the opening surface of the electrical box. The electrical box and plate can be formed from fire resistant material permitting the mounting block to be formed from a non-fire rated material. A metal plate can be positioned over the mounting block to provide the appearance of a brass structure. The structure includes two pairs of mounting holes permitting one to attach light fixtures or electrical outlets.

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