Mounting formation for an electrical outlet box
US6831228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/906
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mounting formation for an electrical outlet box includes a dome and a flap. The dome has a base that is formed within an opening. The base is connected to the wall of the electrical outlet box and the flap is connected to the dome within the opening to cover a first portion of the opening while defining a second portion that is uncovered and crescent shaped. The mounting formation facilitates the installation of electrical outlet box, boxes without the need to separately remove a knock-out prior to the installation of fasteners.
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