| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 174053000 | Plug receptacle or wall switch type | 71 |
| 20080264667 | Multi-media recessed data low voltage box with cover - An electrical box for housing electrical components that includes: a body having a back wall, a face plate, a perimeter wall therebetween and an interior. The back wall has one or more removable elements for forming apertures that receive one or more low voltage connectors. A cover fits over an opening in the face plate and one or more rotatable mounting brackets located near the end walls are used to mount the box in a wall. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090032278 | Protective Electrical Wiring Device with a Center Nightlight - The present invention is directed to a electrical wiring device that includes a housing having a plurality of line terminals and a plurality of load terminals, the plurality of load terminals including a plurality of receptacle terminals. A cover assembly is coupled to the housing. The cover assembly includes at least one set of receptacle openings disposed on either side of a central portion of the cover assembly. Each of the at least one set of receptacle openings is in communication with a portion of the plurality of receptacle terminals. A fault detection assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The fault detection circuit is configured to provide a fault detection output in response to detecting a fault condition. A circuit interrupter is coupled between the plurality of line terminals and the plurality of load terminals. The circuit interrupter includes a first set of contacts configured to provide at least one electrically continuous path between the plurality of line terminals and the plurality of load terminals in a reset state. The first set of contacts is configured to disconnect the at least one electrically continuous path in response to the fault detection output to thereby enter a tripped state. A light assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals or the plurality of load terminals. The light assembly has a light transmission region disposed in the central portion and occupying a substantial portion of a width of the cover assembly. The light assembly is selectively driven from a deenergized state to a light emitting state in response to a predetermined stimulus. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090236115 | TAMPER RESISTANT POWER RECEPTACLE HAVING A SAFETY SHUTTER - A safety shutter for a power receptacle includes two identical sliding blocks engaged with each other and two biasing members. Each sliding block has a base and a platform extending from the base with a slanted surface. The slanted surfaces are disposed below the holes of the receptacle. The biasing members are helical torsion springs disposed at the end of the sliding blocks. The platform of each sliding block is disposed above the base of the other sliding block so the shutter normally blocks access to the conductors inside the receptacle. When two prongs of a plug are inserted into both holes, the prongs push on both slanted surfaces, causing the shutter to open. When a foreign object is inserted into only one hole, only one sliding block is moved by the foreign object and the base of the other sliding block still blocks access to the conductors. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100012344 | HAIR DRYER MOUNT WITH OSCILLATING HOLDER FOR USE WITH A HAND-HELD HAIR DRYER - A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in an oscillating universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wall mountable housing that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure attachment to a wall or other supporting surface. A universal hair dryer holder, adapted for receiving and holding any type, size, or style of handheld hair dryer, projects outward from the housing. The hair dryer holder is connected to an oscillating arm via a horizontal pivot connection that allows for manual angular adjustment and affixation of the hair dryer about a generally horizontal pivot axis. The oscillating arm extends into the base and is connected to an electric motor by mechanical linkage such that angularly adjustable side-to-side oscillation is enabled. Angular adjustment is accomplished by providing the oscillating arm with an elongated longitudinal slot that receivably engages an eccentric motor driven axel, and by providing a manual adjustment lever that permits the user to selectively position the eccentric motor driven axel at various positions within the longitudinal slot thereby adjusting the angular displacement of the oscillating arm. The mounting base further includes a plurality of electrical outlets in electrical communication with the power source for providing power to the hair dryer as well as optional accessory devices, such as a curling iron. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100051309 | WALL PLATE BRACKET - The wall plate bracket is for a high voltage outlet, and includes a wall plate having front and rear surfaces. The wall plate has an interior opening. A support housing has an inner surface and an interior region bounded by the inner surface. The support housing is connected to the rear surface such that the interior opening provides access to the interior region. The support housing is configured for support of the high voltage outlet within the interior region. A clamp is connected to the wall plate for securing the wall plate to a wall structure. The rear surface of the wall plate may have a rib to limit the clearance between the support housing and rear surface. Alternatively, the clearance may be limited by a recess in the rear surface in which a mounting tab of the support housing is located. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100096157 | FLUSH ELECTRICAL POWERPOINT DEVICE BOX - Disclosed is a below grade electrical power delivery device for powering auxiliary electrical equipment. The device comprises a container, a lid attached to the container, an electrical box attached to the interior surface of the lid and a terminal box attached to the interior of the container. A power supply is connected to the terminal box which in turn is connected to the electric box. The lid can be opened to reveal the electric box and to attach a cable to a receptacle in the electric box. There is also a drainage passage in the container and protective plates so as to protect the electrical equipment from water damage. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100126749 | Enclosure assembly - An enclosure assembly that includes a molded electrical outlet box that is configured to house there within a conventional duplex outlet and a conventional prior art AC transformer that is plugged into the duplex outlet. The assembly also includes a novel cover having an opening through which the wire cable of the transformer extends. An expandable grommet which sealably engages the wire cable is mounted within the opening on the cover. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100132970 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS WITH ROTATIONALLY BIASED ARM SECTIONS - A mountable power strip includes a first arm section having a plurality of electrical receptacles defining a “strip” of electrical receptacles. The mountable power strip further includes a coupling assembly that is configured to couple the first arm section to a second arm section such that the first and second arm sections are configured for rotational movement relative to each other about an axis of the coupling assembly. The first and second arm sections are biased by at least one spring member such that the first and second arm sections are configured to transition between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration. The biasing may be toward the closed configuration for mounting of the power strip. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100200263 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX FOR TOOL-LESS INSTALLATION OF POWER CABLES - An electrical junction box for tool-less installation of a plurality of power cables. The junction box comprises a rectangular shaped box, a pair of opposite end walls having an upper side and a lower side and a pair of opposite side walls, a plurality of notches in the upper side of the end wall, a plurality of holes in at least one side wall, a box cover having a distal end and a proximal end, a pair of hook members on the lower side of the end wall to hang the box cover from the rectangular shaped box in an open state, and a clamping member fixed across the upper side of the end wall to secure the box cover to the rectangular shaped box. The power cable is pushed to install in at least one notch having smooth edges which makes the power cable justly fit into the notch. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100236809 | ERGONOMIC BED LOCATOR - A locator can comprise a protective cover and a plurality of service outlets. The protective cover can be configured to be mounted on a wall. The protective cover can include a lower edge. The lower edge can be positioned at a height of less than about 10 inches above a floor. The plurality of service outlets can be coupled to the protective cover and can be positioned at a height of over 22.5 inches above the floor | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110056720 | WALL PLATE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A wall plate configured to at least partially cover and/or connect to a standardized electrical box and/or components stored therein. In one implementation, the wall plate may comprise a substantially planar body having a front and a back. In particular, the body may be configured to at least partially cover an electrical box and/or component. In addition, the wall plate may comprise at least one pin extending from the back of the body in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the body. The at least one pin may be positioned on the body to correspond with the location of a connector on a standardized electrical box or component. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110079414 | Tamper-Resistant Self-Contained Receptacle - A tamper-resistant self-contained receptacle (TRSCR) provides two sets of contacts for connecting two separate cables in a daisy-chain configuration. A TRSCR is configured for insertion into a single bore hole and is compatible with both metal-clad (MC) and non-metal sheath (NMS) cable. A base providing two sets of contacts, each having hot, neutral and ground contacts, can couple to two doors so that each set is covered. A ground contact can include an extended clip for connection to the metal clad of an MC cable. A door can be configured to receive an MC cable or a NMS cable; or a universal door can be provided. Thus, a TRSCR is configured to provide a separate entry and a separate strain relief for each connected cable. A TRSCR can be coupled to a floor ring when installed in flooring, or an adapter collar when installed in a stone surface. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120043106 | Junction box with spacer - A junction box, in particular for a solar module, the junction box including a housing with functional components arranged therein for connecting with solar module connecting contacts, wherein the housing of the junction box includes a spacer configured to fixate an additional junction box at a distance from the junction box supporting the spacer. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120073852 | ELECTRIC JUNCTION BOX - An electric junction box | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120118602 | ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL ENCLOSURE ACCESS DOOR - Apparatus and methods for providing an electrical distribution panel enclosure including a front door and an access door. The enclosure has a rear wall having side walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall extending from the rear wall to define a front opening to an interior of the enclosure. The enclosure houses a plurality of electrical devices. The front door is coupled to the enclosure to cover the front opening. The front door also includes an access opening that provides access to less than all of the plurality of the electrical devices when the front door is closed. The access door is coupled to the front door and covers the access opening. The access door moves with respect to the front door to provide access to less than all of the plurality of electrical devices. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118603 | OVER AIR-BARRIER ELECTRICAL BOX - The invention disclosed and claimed here includes an electrical box and a system for mounting the electrical box to the exterior of a structure. When used with a mating rain shield, the invention provides a water-proof means for mounting electric devices on the exterior of structures. The electrical box can be used as a primary electrical box or it can be used as an extension of a pre-existing electrical box. The invention includes a face-plate that is attached to the electrical box. The electrical box is universal in two respects. First, it can be mounted to and used as an extension for a wide variety of pre-existing electrical boxes, and second, by employing a variety of face-plates, the electric box can be adapted to receive many different types of electric devices, such as plugs, sockets, lamps, lights, and electric accessories. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120247803 | ADJUSTABLE PLASTER RING COVER - A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130126205 | POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT SHUTOFF APPARATUS - In a power source circuit shutoff apparatus, with the lever rotated from a connector mating start position to a connector mating completion position, a pair of first signal terminals and a pair of second signal terminals are brought into on-state after a pair of first main terminals and a pair of second main terminals are brought into on-state. With the lever rotated from the connector mating completion position to the connector mating start position, a pair of first main terminals and a pair of second main terminal are brought into off-state after a pair of first signal terminals and a pair of second signal terminals are brought into off-state. The pair of first signal terminals and the pair of second signal terminals are each disposed along a straight line extending in a direction perpendicular to a rotational spindle direction of the lever. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133916 | MODULAR ELECTRIC SWITCH BOXES - The invention relates to an electric switch box. The electric switch box is modular and comprises a housing, an electric inlet, a first electric outlet, a second electric outlet, a switching component disposed in the housing for conducting and switching electric power from the electric inlet to either the first or second electric outlet. The electric switch box also comprises a male connecting portion on a side of the housing, and a corresponding female connecting portion on an opposite side of the housing. When the male and female connecting portions are shaped and dimensioned to allow the male connecting portion to engage the female connecting portion of another electric switch box. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130240235 | LOAD-CONTROL SWITCH AND LOAD-CONTROL SWITCH SYSTEM - A load control switch ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130284482 | Electrical Fittings with Integral Cover Plate and Method of Use Thereof - An electrical fitting that comprises an integral cover plate and an electrical component, such as an outlet or a switch, the combined electrical component/cover plate being secured via screws through the cover plate into a wall box. Wires are secured to power wires coming from the wall box via quick-connectors or wirenuts. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140027143 | Electrical Box Insert Device - An electrical box insert device is disclosed that provides users with an easy way to terminate power to pot lights and electrical devices. The electrical box insert device comprises a housing sized to be inserted into an existing electrical box. A sheathed electrical cable is inserted through an opening of the housing and secured to a conductive bus bar continuatively connecting cables and/or terminating power to an electrical box. Typically, a user manually strips the outer sheath of the cables and the conductor sheath, exposing the conductors. The exposed conductors can then be secured to the conductive bus bar continuatively connecting cables. Furthermore, an electrical outlet can be secured via a sheathed electrical cable to the conductive bus bar continuatively connecting cables. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140041894 | EXTENSION WIRE SOCKET ASSEMBLED STRUCTURE HAVING SAFETY SEE-SAW SWITCH DISPOSED FROM INSIDE OUT - The invention relates to an extension wire socket assembled structure, and more particularly to a safety see-saw switch with an embedded electrical connection device for the extension wire socket having safety see-saw switch disposed from inside out. The present invention is a two-in-one molded structure. An end of a positive output terminal of the safety see-saw switch first rivets the output electrode plate of a socket and another end of the positive output terminal of the safety see-saw switch couples with a dual metal plate within a housing and then a U-shaped body at a front end of an input electrode plate rivets a power cord and a tail end thereof as a positive input terminal is arranged within the housing so that a contact on the positive input terminal connects to a contact of the dual metal plate, forming the embedded electrical connection. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140102746 | SEMI-PERMANENT MODULAR SURFACE MOUNTABLE ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to providing a modular surface mountable electric power distribution system, comprising a plurality of interconnectable power distribution devices. Each power distribution device in the plurality of power distribution devices includes a hollow rigid enclosure for containing at least electric power conductors and connectors; electric power conductors for transferring power received from an external power source; at least one male connector; and at least one female connector. At least one male connector of a first power distribution device is connectable to a female connector of a second power distribution device. A hollow rigid enclosure of a first power distribution device is connectable to the hollow rigid enclosure of a second power distribution device. The hollow rigid enclosure of each device is mountable on a substantially flat surface and at least one male connector is connectable to said external power source. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20170237247 | DOOR CHIME ASSEMBLY | 08-17-2017 |
| 174054000 | With fixture coupling or mounting means | 8 |
| 20080277133 | MOUNTABLE POWER STRIPS - A mountable power strip includes: first and second arm sections each including a plurality of electrical receptacles; a coupling assembly configured to couple the arm sections together for rotational movement relative to each other about a rotational axis; and a ratcheting assembly configured to define degrees of relative rotational movement about the rotational axis between the arm sections. The coupling assembly includes a connecting member secured in fixed disposition to the first arm section that retains the arm sections together. The ratcheting assembly includes a release member retained on the connecting member that is axially slidable relative thereto. The release member includes teeth that engage teeth of the second arm section. A biasing element retained between the connecting member and the release member is configured to bias the release member toward the rim cap such that the teeth of the release member engage the teeth of the rim cap. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090014196 | Recessed electrical outlet box for floors - An outlet box assembly for installation within a wood, tile or carpeted floor, or any other type of flooring, includes a housing for accommodating an electrical power and/or data receptacle as well as the wiring connected to the receptacle and an adjustment mechanism attached to an outer surface of the housing for adjusting the receptacle downwardly to a recessed position a predetermined distance below the flooring material. The adjustment mechanism further includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the outlet box assembly to either the top or side surface of the floor. A cover plate is provided with a tapered recessed box and an access door for easy access to the recessed receptacle. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100122826 | Angled Slots for Installation of Outdoor Metallic Boxes - An outdoor metallic electrical outlet box that includes a back wall having a perimetrical edge and an interior portion; a side wall extending from the back wall to an open front to define a box interior; and one or more niches. Each niche has a base integrally formed in the back wall that extends inwardly from the perimetrical edge to the interior portion of the back wall to a recessed side wall and does not extend beyond the perimetrical edge of the back wall. The recessed side wall extends from the base to a point on the side wall of the box intermediate the base and the open front. The recessed side wall tapers towards the side wall of the box as it extends from the base and has a curved shape. Each base has a mounting screw aperture for attaching the electrical outlet box to a structure. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100270053 | CONNECTION BOX ASSEMBLY METHOD - A device is configured to be secured to a connection box. The device includes a fixture and a face plate. The fixture includes a main body and at least one flange extending from the main body. The at least one flange defines a fixture securement aperture configured to receive a fastener for securing the fixture to the connection box. It also defines at least one face plate engagement aperture configured to receive a prong extending from the face plate in a manner that secures the face plate to the fixture. The face plate is configured to at least partially cover the fixture. The face plate includes a body having a front face and an opposite rear face. The at least one prong extends outwardly from the rear face of the body. The at least one prong is configured to be inserted into the aperture in the flange of the fixture to secure the face plate to the fixture. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110005799 | DUAL VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL FLOOR BOX - An outlet box assembly for separating and insulating higher voltage power conductors from lower voltage data conductors. The assembly includes a housing, a housing divider and a bracket. The housing including at least one vertically extending side wall defining an interior space therein. The housing divider disposed within the housing and extending across the interior space forming a vertical barrier between a first housing compartment and a second housing compartment. The bracket capable of having secured thereto at least one of the higher voltage power conductors and at least one of the low voltage data conductors. The bracket including at least one partition separating conductor compartments therein, the at least one partition extending vertically and substantially perpendicular to the divider. A floor of each conductor compartment extends across at least a portion of both the first housing compartment and the second housing compartment. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20120132456 | CONNECTION BOX ASSEMBLY METHOD - A method for assembling an electrical connection box. The method may include the steps of selecting a connection box having at least one receiver, selecting an assembly comprising an electrical fixture and at least one anchor, and securing the assembly to the connection box by inserting the at least one anchor within the first receiver. The at least one receiver may include a first engagement mechanism designed to engage a second engagement mechanism included as part of the at least one anchor. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20150136437 | EFFICIENT INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL HARDWARE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - An improved installation system for electrical hardware, such as power outlets, electrical switches, light fittings, ceiling fans and the like, whereby the cutting of their installation access holes in drywall panels is accomplished much faster than prior art methods and with a high degree of accuracy by the use of the hole cutting system, comprising the magnetic block assembly, corresponding magnetic template assembly and the hole cutter. In conjunction with the aforementioned; the electrical hardware's associated electrical boxes are wired directly to their electrical supply and the hardware is in turn, electrically connected to them by their respective sets of electrical terminals which make simultaneous contact with each other upon their installation. Additionally, the latching pawl mechanism and alignment device supports the weight of heavy light fittings and ceiling fans and aligns their electrical connections while they're being fixed into their installed position. These features taken together make this improved installation system substantially superior to all prior art. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20160141852 | SELF-ALIGNING BOX AND SLEEVE ASSEMBLY - An assembly includes an electrical box and a sleeve that is slidably engaged therewith. The box is mountable to a building wall stud so that the front of the box is aligned with the front of the stud. The inner periphery of the box provides a guide for cutting the wall substrate with the substrate mounted flush to the stud, thus defining the opening in the wall substrate. The sleeve is slidable between a retracted position, entirely within the box, and an extended position outwardly of the box aligned with the outer surface of the wall substrate. | 05-19-2016 |
| 174055000 | Unitary with face plate | 8 |
| 20090044964 | Utility Outlets as a Security System - Utility outlets that function as a security system in a premises is disclosed. Utility outlets that function as a security system reduces the number of devices that need to be installed in a premises, thereby by reducing overall costs in installing a security system. Additionally, using utility outlets as a security system allows the security system to encompass the movement of electrical devices or the operation of electrical devices as security breach conditions. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090321104 | CONCEALED AND FLUSH DUAL PHONE AND POWER OUTLET - A system to enclose communication wiring of electronic devices includes a box; a power cover plate; a cover frame; a cover plate; and a low voltage connector plate attached to the power cover plate, wherein the power cover plate, the cover frame, and the cover plate attach to the box, wherein the low voltage connector plate and the power cover plate are substantially aligned in a line, wherein the cover frame and the cover plate are substantially aligned, and wherein the box simultaneously houses telephone electrical connection components, power electrical connection components, and data electrical connection components. The cover plate may be substantially flush with a wall upon installation. The box may comprise an enclosed section connectively hinged to the box. The system is preferably made of metal, plastic, or combination thereof. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110266021 | Floor Plug Electrical Box - An electrical receptacle box device that is installed by the practitioner in a desired floor location to allow proximal electrical access for corded electrical devices. The device includes lid and door aspects to disguise and cover the box when installed flush with the floor. The device further includes a void space for excess cord storage, thus improving safety, and a means of mounting the receptacles within the box either vertically or horizontally per the preference of the practitioner. The lid of the device also includes apertures and cut-outs to allow cords to pass through the door when shut, disguising the unsightly appearance of a traditional electrical receptacle. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120312576 | MOUNTING PLATE HAVING FACEPLATE GROUNDING MEANS - A mounting plate for a control device is adapted to be coupled to an electrical wallbox and is made of a non-conductive material. The mounting plate comprises at least one faceplate screw opening for receiving a faceplate screw such that a faceplate may be coupled to the mounting plate during installation. The mounting plate further comprises a ground wire. The ground wire is adapted to be coupled to earth ground and is also positioned to overlap a portion of the faceplate screw opening. During the installation of the faceplate, as the faceplate screw is inserted into the faceplate screw opening of the yoke, the faceplate screw contacts the ground wire as well as the faceplate. In the event that the faceplate is made of metal, the faceplate will be coupled to the ground wire, and thus, safely grounded. | 12-13-2012 |
| 174056000 | External | 4 |
| 20090294147 | ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE - An enclosure for an electrical receptacle includes walls having one or more recesses for receiving associated electrical conductors. The recesses may be covered by at least a first membrane enclosing the recess. The conductors may be manually inserted through the membrane wherein the membrane and/or the recess is self-sealing to automatically encapsulate the girth of the associated electrical conductors. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20130312997 | ELECTRICAL BOX - An electrical box includes a box portion that surrounds a volume and has an at least partially open back, a mud ring that is coupled to the front of box portion, and structure mounts that extend out beyond a perimeter of the volume enclosed by the box portion. The structure mounts are used to couple to any of a variety of types of structure, such as a stud, an inter-stud bracket, or other structure. The structure mounts may include integral parts of the mud ring, integral parts of the box portion, or separate brackets that are attached to the box portion and/or the mud ring. Advantages for the electrical box include a reduced number of parts, reduced time and labor for installation, and flexibility in installation. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20150075835 | ELECTRICAL FITTINGS WITH INTEGRAL COVER PLATE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An electrical fitting that comprises an integral cover plate and an electrical component, such as an outlet or a switch, the combined electrical component/cover plate being secured via screws through the cover plate into a wall box. Wires are secured to power wires coming from the wall box via quick-connectors or wirenuts. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150144370 | ELECTRICAL FITTINGS WITH INTEGRAL COVER PLATE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An electrical fitting that comprises an integral cover plate and an electrical component, such as an outlet or a switch, the combined electrical component/cover plate being secured via screws through the cover plate into a wall box. Wires are secured to power wires coming from the wall box via quick-connectors or wirenuts. | 05-28-2015 |
| 174057000 | Adjustable | 4 |
| 20090071680 | ELECTRICAL GANG BOX FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A receptacle-receiver unit is provided for an electrical system, such as a lighting system. The unit includes a receptacle having a plurality of female slots and a plurality of male ends, wherein the female slots are configured to receive a plug of the lighting system. The unit also includes a receiver wired to a power supply and the receiver has plurality of female slots configured to receive male ends of the receptacle. The female slots of the receiver and the male ends of the receptacle are engaged without wiring process to deliver electric flow to the lighting system. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090183891 | ADJUSTABLE JUNCTION BOX - An adjustable electrical junction box with an adjustable sleeve that can be slidably mounted onto the junction box. The sleeve is attached to the junction box by four screws that connect to tapped openings on the junction box to allow the screws to rotate freely. The screws are also connected to the sleeve through threaded tabs that allow the sleeve to slide along the screws as the screws are adjusted. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100025066 | TWO-GANG MUD RING UNIVERSAL BASE - This invention pertains to an adjustable cover for an electrical outlet box. The cover is configured having a generally planar mounting plate with a collar surrounding an opening. The mounting plate including various apertures to allow for mounting to various sized boxes. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20160172831 | ADJUSTABLE MUD RING ASSEMBLIES | 06-16-2016 |
| 174058000 | With box or housing mounting means | 26 |
| 20080196921 | Universal recessed while-in-use electrical box assembly - A electrical box assembly is provided that includes an electrical outlet box and an adapter plate configured to accommodate electrical components in a single or double gang formation. An engaging mechanism permits the adapter plate to snap into the electrical outlet box without the use of screws or other fasteners. Thus, the adapter plate can be removed and rotated to change the orientation of the adapter plate and any electrical components attached thereto from a vertical to a horizontal orientation, and vice versa. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080223599 | Electrical Junction Box - An electrical junction box for securing an electrical device substantially behind the exterior of a building structure to protect it from rain and other elements includes a box-shaped housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, side walls, a back wall, a front opening, a front edge surrounding the front opening, and a cavity for receiving the electrical device therein. The housing includes a boss extending from the back wall into the cavity. The boss has a forward-facing surface configured to receive fasteners to attach the electrical device. The front of the electrical device is recessed within the cavity. The electrical junction box also includes a wall extending outwardly from the front edge of the front opening and configured to abut the exterior of a structure. The electrical junction box also includes a rotatably adjustable cover for closing access to the front opening of the box. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080283266 | TOOL FOR INSTALLING ELECTRICAL BOXES - A tool for installing various configurations of electrical boxes to framing studs during building construction includes a staff having graduations indicating distances from an end of the staff. A mounting fixture is slidably disposed on the staff and can be secured at a desired position along the length of the staff corresponding to a desired installation height for the electrical boxes. The mounting fixture may include pins for engaging apertures on an electrical box, and magnets for magnetically engaging metal electrical boxes, to help retain the electrical boxes on the mounting fixture during installation. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080296039 | Dual-hinge recessed outdoor box and cover - A recessed electrical outlet box which includes a body that is selectably connected to a cover by either a first or a second hinge assembly. The body includes a back wall, a face plate, a side wall and an interior, wherein the side wall extends between the back wall and face plate and the face plate has an opening for accessing the interior. The interior includes a recessed pair of bosses and a pair of mounting holes, which can be used for mounting electrical devices in the interior. The first and second hinge assemblies have a first hinge axis and a second hinge axis, respectively, and are attached to the face plate and cover so that the first hinge axis is substantially perpendicular to the second hinge axis. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090008121 | ELECTRICAL BOX FOR CONCRETE WALLS - An electrical outlet box for accommodating an electrical fixture which includes a generally rectangular box having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding said back wall defining an open front face and a box interior, said side wall includes a first and second set of generally parallel spaced apart wall portions; and a slidable extension nested within said generally rectangular box, that can be moved from within the generally rectangular box to an extended position beyond the open front face. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090020306 | ADJUSTABLE PLASTER RING COVER - A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090056969 | Commercial plastic electrical boxes with metal sections - Molded plastic commercial electrical boxes are provided with metal brackets to accept connectors for conduit or armored cable (BX). Using a sturdy molded plastic frame with metal brackets or regions is a cost-effective method to manufacture these electrical boxes. This type of construction can be used with electrical boxes having conventional attachment brackets or fastening extensions as well as electrical boxes with other variations of fastening methods. The metal brackets can accommodate one or more cable connector clamps therein. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090139742 | Recessed While-In-Use Electrical Box - The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring box assembly that includes an inner wall box including a peripheral inner wall bounded and enclosed by a rear wall and open at a front end of the inner wall box to form an inner volume. The inner wall box also includes an inner wall flange extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from an exterior surface of the peripheral inner wall at predetermined distance from the front inner wall box end. The inner wall flange includes a plurality of apertures formed therein. The inner wall box further includes a plurality of device mounting bosses extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from an interior surface of the rear wall. An intermediate box includes a peripheral intermediate wall portion configured to fit within the inner volume. The peripheral intermediate wall is bounded by a rear ledge extending inwardly and perpendicularly from a back end of the peripheral intermediate wall to form an intermediate volume in communication with the inner volume at the back end and open at a front intermediate wall box end The intermediate box further includes an outer wall flange extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from an exterior surface of the peripheral intermediate wall at predetermined distance from the front end of the peripheral intermediate wall. A rear wall portion of the outer wall flange is configured to abut the front inner wall box end such that the rear edge is substantially aligned with the plurality of device mounting bosses. A cover assembly is removably coupled to the intermediate box, the cover assembly providing access to the intermediate volume in an open position and substantially sealing the intermediate volume and the inner volume in a closed position. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090145624 | Side-Open Outlet Box Arrangement - An outlet box arrangement having an adjustable capacity for receiving electric outlets includes an outlet box having a side wall, a top wall and bottom wall extending therefrom defining an outlet socket. A top flange and bottom flange extending from the top wall and bottom wall, respectively, on which flange mounting holes are provided for enabling the outlet box to assemble with an outlet box cover for protecting the electric outlets installed in the outlet socket. Further, the outlet box is adapted to assemble with another in an edge-to-edge manner by securing the flange mounting holes of the two outlet boxes with fasteners, thereby expanding the outlet socket to receive additional electric outlets. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090178822 | Frame for a wall cut-out - For a wall cut-out ( | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090272558 | Temporary protective cover for an electrical box - A temporary protective cover for an electrical box having an open front end. In some embodiments of the invention, the cover is constructed for attachment directly to a circular type electrical box and includes a circular plate of plastic having a pair of flexible wings for use in securing the cover to the electrical box and a pair of punch-outs for use in securing the cover to the electrical box. In some other embodiments of the invention the cover is constructed for attachment to a circular plaster ring which can be attached to a commercial type circular electrical box and include a pair of flexible wings for use in securing the cover to the plaster ring and a pair of punch-outs for use in securing the cover to the plaster ring. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100000757 | Weatherproof outlet and gasket assembly - A weatherproof outlet includes a base plate for coupling to an electrical box and a hinged cover. The base plate has at least one opening for accessing an electrical wiring device such as an electrical receptacle mounted in the electrical box. The top surface of the base plate includes an inner rim and an outer rim having a dimension to shed water away from the access opening and the wiring device. A weatherproof gasket is attached to the top surface of the base plate within the confines of the inner wall and overlying the access opening. The gasket includes a plurality of slits for receiving the prongs of a plug and to form a waterproof seal around the prongs when inserted into the slots of an electrical receptacle. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100018739 | Enclosure for wiring devices - An enclosure for wiring devices such as switches and receptacles is provided. A housing member has a main front chamber, a main rear chamber and a central dividing wall separating the front chamber from the rear chamber. The housing has an open front leading to the front chamber. The rear chamber is divided into a plurality of electrical feed ports through which electrical power is provided to and may be taken from the enclosure. The feed ports each have an open back providing access to the ports but not to the main front chamber. A front plate member sized to completely cover and seal the open front of said front chamber is permanently attached to the housing to make a fully enclosed factory sealed enclosure in the front chamber. The front chamber contains a wiring device. Hot, neutral and ground busses extend between and interconnect the feed ports. These busses have segments extending through the dividing wall and connected to a wiring device. The present invention is designed primarily for safety but because of the use of fewer components and because of a greater ease of installation, significant labor savings also result from the present invention. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100084155 | ADJUSTABLE VARIABLE RING FOR ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES - An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab; a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100108347 | Mounting bracket with far side support - A mounting bracket is provided for supporting an electrical box to a support structure. The mounting bracket includes a mounting base for coupling to the electrical box, and a body member extending perpendicular to the mounting base and extending against the back wall of the electrical box. The body member includes a support member and extension member that can be folded outwardly from the back wall of the electrical box to contact an opposing wall and support the electrical box. In another embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a front plate with a central opening for receiving an electrical box and a pair of extension members that extend in a rearward direction with respect to the electrical box. The support members can include an extension member that can be folded outwardly to contact an opposing wall surface to support the electrical box. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100132971 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH BOX - This invention relates to electrical switch boxes. In particular, the invention relates to a device having an extension portion connected with a series of electrical switch boxes. In preferred embodiments, the extension portion of the device permits, for example, attachment of the device to a wall stud without flush positioning of the electrical switch boxes with the wall stud. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100288526 | ELECTRICAL APPARATUS HAVING QUICK CONNECT COMPONENTS - Methods and apparatuses for power distribution improve and can standardize electrical connections between electrical cables and the multitude of electrical switches, receptacles, and fixtures of known technology. The invention can include modular hardware components such as junction boxes, electrical devices, adaptors, a/b switches, etc. that simplify both installation and inspection requirements at the job site. Optional color coding can facilitate proper wiring of the components. The invention allows field wiring to be completed more quickly and accurately thereby advantageously reducing associated costs and increasing safety. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110024153 | ATTACHABLE SUPPORTING SPACER FOR ELECTRICAL BOXES - An integrally formed spacer may include an upper body having a flat surface. The upper body may include a fastening tongue perpendicular to the flat surface and dimensioned to fit into a first fastening hole in a wall of an electrical box. In addition, the integrally formed spacer may include a lower body with at least one leg having a notch to receive the wall of the electrical box via a second fastening hole in the wall. Further, the integrally formed spacer may include a neck portion having two ends in a lengthwise direction of the integrally formed spacer, one end of the neck portion connected to the upper body and another end connected to the lower body. When the at least one leg is in the second fastening hole and the lower body is held flat against an outside surface of the wall of the electrical box, the fastening tongue is in the first fastening hole and bending the integrally formed spacer to set the upper body perpendicular to the lower body fastens the integrally formed spacer to the wall of the electrical box. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110067896 | SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTABLY MOUNTING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE - An adjustably mountable electrical device with one or more yokes coupled to the electrical device, at least one electrically conductive strap, and an electrical device face, wherein a distance between the electrical device face and at least one of the yoke, the strap and an electrical box mounting screw aperture is adjustable after the electrical device is mounted to the electrical box. The system may comprise mounting flanges that may have threaded hubs or the system may further comprise an electric device having front and back shells moveable on a track in response to depression of a button allowing for movement of the back shell so that the electric device may be mounted having its face coplanar with a front wall surface. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110266022 | Adjustable Variable Ring for Electrical Junction Boxes - An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab, a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120018188 | Temporary Mounting Device For An Electrical Junction Box - An electrical junction box for use with carrying a load from a joist. The junction box includes a pancake housing and an upright side box compartment. The pancake housing is attached to the upright side box compartment to form an L-shaped configuration. The pancake housing also has an aperture for receiving a screw for attaching the junction box to the joist. The junction box also includes one or more tabs located on an upper surface of the pancake housing for temporarily retaining the junction box upon the joist. A screw is used for permanently affixing the junction box to the joist. The tabs may be integral to the junction box or removable. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120199374 | Universal stud or no stud mounted electrical boxes - A universal type of electrical work box is mountable to studs for new work, or for old work whether stud-mounted or not. For mounting to studs, fastener blocks guide fasteners at an angle from the interior of the box. Alternatively, slide-in fastener plates which have integral fastener blocks can be used Optional recessed break-away flanges are provided to properly space the open end of the box from the front of a stud for new work use Flanges mounted flush with the open face of the box are used for old work whether stud mounted or not. When a box is to be mounted on wallboard or any wall covering away from a stud, rotating wings rotate 90 degrees away from the box wall and sandwich the wallboard between the tightened wings and the flush flanges are used. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130008683 | JUNCTION BOX WITH IMPROVED WATERPROOF SEAL - A junction box includes a cable connecting box, a cover covering the cable connecting box and an o-ring sealing between the cover and the cable connecting box. The cable connecting box includes an insulative block, a plurality of contacting foils retained in the insultative block, a plurality of diodes connecting with two neighborly contacting foils and four walls surrounding around the insulative block. The cover defines a sealing slot for receiving the o-ring. The sealing slot has a bump at a place of the molding joint of the cover to enlarge a deformation of the o-ring for improving a waterproof effect of the junction box. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130146324 | FLOOR RUNNER WITH ELECTRICAL OUTLETS - A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas, Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20140014389 | POWER PRODUCTS WITH SELECTABLE MOUNTING AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND KITS - A power conditioner assembly includes: first and second brackets and a power conditioner. Each bracket includes a rear portion adapted to attach to a rear portion of an equipment rack and a front portion that extends frontwardly. The power conditioner includes a housing having a rear panel, a first side panel mounted to the first bracket and a second, opposed side panel mounted to the second bracket. The power conditioner is mountable to the brackets in a plurality of orientations including: a rearward orientation with the rear panel oriented substantially vertically; and at least one angled orientation with the rear panel at an oblique angle to vertical. The brackets may also be adapted to attach to other mounting surfaces and/or other brackets may be provided for this purpose to provide additional mounting options. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140202727 | Devices with Selectable Mounting and Related Assemblies and Kits - A power conditioner assembly includes: first and second brackets and a power conditioner. Each bracket includes a rear portion adapted to attach to a rear portion of an equipment rack and a front portion that extends frontwardly. The power conditioner includes a housing having a rear panel, a first side panel mounted to the first bracket and a second, opposed side panel mounted to the second bracket. The power conditioner is mountable to the brackets in a plurality of orientations including: a rearward orientation with the rear panel oriented substantially vertically; and at least one angled orientation with the rear panel at an oblique angle to vertical. The brackets may also be adapted to attach to other mounting surfaces and/or other brackets may be provided for this purpose to provide additional mounting options. | 07-24-2014 |
