Patent · US Expired

Water resistant electrical box

US6835890B2 · kind B2 · utility

26Cited by
19References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2003
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/185
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A water resistant electrical floor box includes a base, side walls, an open face defining an interior portion. The interior portion is divided into a receptacle interior and a drainage interior portion with a dividing wall. Substantially covering the open face is a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a flange, and a cover pivotally attached thereto. The cover includes a pivotal door thereon to allow wires to exit. In addition, the box further includes a cover assembly with a channel to direct the water away from the receptacle interior portion.

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