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Outlet box knockout

US7575122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2004
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/085
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A knockout in a sidewall of a plastic electrical box has a slot for receiving a screwdriver tip to apply a knockout force to the knockout. The slot is located adjacent the box bottom wall to minimize deformation of the sidewall by a knockout force.

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