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Electrical outlet box assembly for adjustable positioning with respect to a stud

US7628286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 2005
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/126
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an electrical outlet box assembly for adjustable positioning with respect to a wall stud. An electrical outlet box includes plural side walls defining a box interior having an open front face. A box locator is adjustably positioned on one of the side walls so as to adjust the location of the front face with respect to the stud to which the box locator is mounted. A support bracket is adjustably attached to another of the side walls for supporting the adjustably positioned box with respect to the back wall board.

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