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Replaceable knockout part in a metal panel and systems and methods thereof

US8592694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2012
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4979
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom. In another general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the main portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the knockout portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.

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