Spring-activated in-floor fitting
US7166798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0493
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include an in-floor fitting. The in-floor fitting includes a trim ring and an internal housing. The internal housing includes at least one of an electrical and communication receptacle and is configured to be positioned in an open position in which the at least one of an electrical and communication receptacle is positioned above a surface of a floor, and a closed position in which the at least one of an electrical and communication receptacle is positioned below a surface of the floor.
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