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Wall grommet for power connection

US9184579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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71References

34Claims

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Assignee

THE WIREMOLD COMPANY · US

Inventors

Daron Callahan · Meridian Avenue, US
Peter M. Schneider · Ditzingen, DE
David Singer · Austin, US
Kenneth J. Buras · Spring, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 2014
Grant date	Nov 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01R2103/00
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wall grommet, which can be installed through the surfaces of walls to route wiring in the walls' interior spaces. In particular, the wall grommet is configured for running power cords inside walls and presenting the electrical connectors of a power cord in a manner such that power cords are hidden from view. The grommet may comprise a housing, which defines an interior space that is adapted to hold either the female connector or male connector of a power cord. The housing may be configured to enclose and secure the electrical connector of the power cord in the housing.

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