| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 220300200 | OUTLET OR JUNCTION BOX TYPE | 67 |
| 20090188916 | Insulated Housing - A wall component for use in building structures preferably provides a rear panel which is insulated. This panel preferably provides an improved R value to the housing which has traditionally been a thermal short in many applications. The panel preferably extends significantly beyond a perimeter of the cavity of the housing on three sides. A fourth side of the housing may have a side insulating panel connected thereto to assist in preventing thermal shorts. Finally, an air seal can be provided between dry wall and a flange extending around no more than three sides of the housing. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090230127 | HOUSING - A housing of the present invention can house an electronic device therein and is provided with a cable housing capable of housing a part of a cable. The cable housing is formed of a depression and a protrusion extending out from a part of a first sidewall of the depression toward a fourth sidewall of the depression along a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a bottom wall of the depression. At a boundary portion between a housing area and a passing area, a distance between the second sidewall and the third sidewall in the housing area is longer than a distance between the second sidewall and the third sidewall in the passing area. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090261091 | BACK BOX - An electrical socket back box | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090321433 | Protective electrical box cover - A protective cover for electrical and communication boxes, which prevents the box from being covered by paneling. The cover is substantially in shape of a protrusion, extending outward ¾ of an inch past the outer lip of the box. The said cover is strongly but removably attached to said box with fasteners that enter the cover through recessed holes in said cover and get attached within the box by using generic holes that are ordinarily used for attaching hardware normally present in such said box. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100051614 | Integral Box - In one embodiment, an integral box comprises a base with walls, with plate(s) extending from a side wall(s). Opening(s) in the side wall(s) and/or the base allow wiring to pass into the box. This box is formed as a single, unitary component. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110095020 | WATERTIGHT JUNCTION BOX - A watertight junction box includes a box body, a lower floating plate, an upper floating plate, a lock cap, a modular cable inserted into the box body and kept in contact with sharp copper contacts, a holding down plate for holding down an external power wire on the upper floating plate to cause electric contact between the external power wire and the sharp copper contacts, and a predetermined amount of silicon rubber filled in between the lower and upper floating plate that is deformed to wrap about the connection area between the sharp copper contacts and the external power wire when the lock cap is tightly fastened to the box body to force down the holding down plate. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110266277 | DUAL-ACCESS ELECTRICAL BOX - A dual-access electrical box includes a duct having a longitudinal axis, a sidewall, a first end, and a second end. At least one first aperture is disposed through the sidewall and a plurality of second apertures is disposed through the sidewall. Each of the first apertures is generally smaller than each of the second apertures and a removable plug is disposed in at least one of the second apertures. The dual-access electrical box can be attached to a cover plate or an electrical device thereby enclosing the electric cables that course through or are attached therein. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110309071 | WATER-PROOF JUNCTION BOX AND WATER-PROOF CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A water-proof junction box and a water-proof connector assembly therein are provided. The water-proof junction box includes a junction box body, a junction box cover and at least one water-proof connector assembly deposited at a lateral of the junction box body. The water-proof connector assembly includes a tube, a water-blocking sleeve, a pressing element and a fastening element, all of a cannular shape. Therein, the tube and the junction box body are integrated, and the tube has an externally threaded portion. The water-blocking sleeve is for being inserted into the tube and has a flange as well as a sleeve portion. The pressing element is for being mounted around the sleeve portion of the water-blocking sleeve. The fastening element is internally formed with an internally threaded portion for screwingly coupling the externally threaded portion of the tube. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120248102 | ELECTRICAL TRACKING RESISTANCE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS & ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120285950 | ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT AND A VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A UNIT - In an electrical cabinet ( | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120292311 | HOUSING FOR TIGHT CONNECTION DEVICE AND ASEPTIC TRANSFER DEVICE - The invention relates to a housing ( | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130175263 | BACKLESS ELECTRICAL BOX AND METHOD OF MAKING - A backless electrical box is formed out of a single piece of material, with a front and sides of the box being parts of the same single piece of material. The front of the box has an integrally-formed mud ring that extends forward from a front base of the front. The sides are made out of material bent back from two opposite edges of the front base, bent around to form the four sides. Some or all of the sides may have seams in them, which may be secured by portions of material overlapping along some or all of the height of the sides, riveted or otherwise attached together. Mounting flanges may extend from the other two opposite edges of the front base. Tabs bent downward from the mounting flanges may be used to cover holes in the sides that extend rearward from these two other opposite edges. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130334219 | WIRING BOX AND METHOD OF MOUNTING THE SAME - A wiring box includes: a top plate having an opening; a lid body which opens and closes the opening of the top plate; and a rotating arm, one end of the rotating arm being rotatably supported inside the opening of the top plate and another end of the rotating arm rotatably supporting the lid body, wherein the lid body is elevated while being held in a substantially vertical state inside the opening of the top plate by rotation of the rotating arm, and the opening of the top plate is closed by rotation of the lid body at a surface of the opening of the top plate so that a surface of the top plate and a surface of the lid body form a uniform surface. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20150136762 | BOX COVER AND BOX - Embodiments of a box cover for positioning over an opening of a concrete box having an outer plastic shell with a top and a walled section extending from the top, and a concrete filler adhered to a lower surface of the top of the outer plastic shell and adhered to an interior surface of the walled section. | 05-21-2015 |
| 220300300 | Wall, floor, or panel mounted | 14 |
| 20100051615 | FIRE CLASSIFIED FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLY - A floor box assembly includes a floor box, a mounting plate, a below-floor insulation kit, and an intumescent stem. When the floor box is installed on a floor deck having flutes and valleys, the mounting plate straddles one or more valleys and supports the floor box. The below-floor insulation kit closes off the flutes adjacent to the valley straddled by the mounting plate, and the intumescent stem penetrates the floor deck at the bottom of the valley. When installed, the floor box assembly is held together by attachment fasteners extending from the mounting plate through the floor deck and the below-floor insulation kit. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100072198 | Floor-mount service container and lid - A floor-mounting container and lid includes a rigid lower container portion having sidewalls defining a rim extending around as upper opening into the container, a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from around so as to rest the flange on an edge of the floor surrounding the container when mounted in a hole in the floor, and a lid having a 180 degree hinge and at least one trap-door in the lid. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100258559 | Removable Endwall Plate For Electrical Panels or Enclosures - The present invention relates generally to electrical panels or enclosures. More particularly, the invention encompasses a removable endwall plate for electrical panels or enclosures. The present invention is also directed to a novel electrical panel or enclosure where an endwall is removably attached to a frame. The endwall can be removed and can be cut at desired locations to create holes or openings for electrical components. The removable endwall can also have one or more knockouts which can be removed from the endwall as needed. One could also have at least one knockout within the knockout. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20130026160 | Waterproof Electric Case - A waterproof electric case includes a shell comprising an upper sealed part and a lower opening part, a lower lid comprising an upper opening part and a lower sealed part, at least one waterproof rubber cap covered over and inserted into a through hole of the lower sealed part of the lower lid, and a main board contained in the shell. The upper opening part includes a protruded wall and a waterproof ring disposed around an outer surface of the protruded wall, the lower lid being assembled on the inner wall of the lower opening part of the shell by the protruded wall and the waterproof ring. A fastening mechanism is disposed between the lower lid and the shell. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20140054285 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Electrical accessories and associated methods of use and manufacture are provided. In one embodiment, an electrical accessory can be provided. The electrical accessory can include an electrical junction box having a first side wall. The electrical accessory can also include an adjustable bracket coupled to the electrical junction box. The adjustable bracket can include a sliding plate and a mounting plate. The sliding plate can be positioned adjacent the first side wall and can be removably coupled to the electrical junction box. The adjustable bracket can also include a mounting hole axially aligned with the mounting hole of the first side wall of the junction box. The axially aligned mounting holes can be configured to receive a screw such that rotation of the screw moves the sliding plate and electrical junction box in relation to the mounting plate. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140284326 | UTILITY BOX AND LID ASSEMBLY - A lid assembly, for a floor mounted utility box allowing data/electrical cable connections, including: a frame, a lid, and a flap, wherein the frame is mounted upon the utility box so that, it lies substantially flush with the floor. The lid including rear, front panels hingedly connected; the rear edge of the rear panel hingedly connected to the rear edge of the frame. The flap is hingedly connected to the front panel, so that when the lid is closed, at least the rear/front panels lay flat and substantially flush with the level of the floor. When opened, the lid bifolds about the hinged connection between the rear/front panels, causing the forward edge of the front panel slide towards the rear edge of the frame, so that when the lid is moved to its fully opened position, the rear/front panels substantially overlay one another in the vicinity of the rear of the frame. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150060441 | EXTENDABLE ELECTRICAL BOX - An extendable electrical box comprises an electrical box having two open ends to an internal box space having a first depth. The electrical box comprises a mounting structure attached to at least one wall of the electrical box. The mounting structure is configured to mount the electrical box to a vertical wall structure such that the open end faces substantially parallel to the vertical wall structure. At least two extendable first rings each continuously surround one of the two open ends of the electrical box. The at least two extendable first rings are each slidably coupled with the electrical box via the sliding mechanical cooperation of one or more guides with one or more tracks, such that sliding either of the at least two extendable first rings in relation to the open ends of the electrical box expands the electrical box from the first depth to a larger second depth. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20160126711 | CLIPS FOR COUPLING DEVICES TO SUPPORT MEMBERS EXTENDING BETWEEN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - Clips for coupling devices, such as electrical junction boxes, to support members are provided. In one example, a clip for coupling an electrical junction box to a support member includes a coupling member and a flange. The coupling member is adapted to engage the support member and includes a first member, a second member spaced-apart from the first member, and a third member extending between and engaging the first and second members. The first, second and third members together define a receptacle adapted to receive the support member therein. The flange extends from the coupling member and defines a fastener opening therein adapted to receive a fastener for coupling the clip to the electrical junction box. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160134091 | ELECTRICAL BOX RECEPTACLE MOUNT - A receptacle assembly for attachment to a mounting surface is provided and includes a receptacle mount having a flange attachable to the mounting surface. A deck of the receptacle mount extends from the flange opposite the mounting surface and a hood extends from the deck opposite the mounting surface. An electrical box is attachable to the rearward side of the receptacle mount and is disposed entirely between a forward edge of the hood and a back of the flange of the receptacle mount, such that none of the electrical box is recessed into the mounting surface. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20190148926 | Below Surface Electrical Connection Box System and Method of Use | 05-16-2019 |
| 220300400 | Concrete, lath or plaster engaging means | 1 |
| 20140203013 | Deflection resistant electrical enclosure - An electrical enclosure for use in poured concrete construction having a peripheral wall with opposed longitudinally extending walls longer than opposed laterally extending walls and at least one physical support located substantially midpoint along the opposed longitudinally extended walls to resist deflection of the opposed longitudinal walls caused by the hydraulic pressure of concrete poured around the enclosure. The physical support can be a crossbar extending across the opening of the electrical enclosure with the ends of the crossbar fixed to the longitudinally extending walls. The physical support can also be fastening sleeves extending along at least a portion of the width of the longitudinal walls for receiving elongated fasteners which extend into the concrete form thereby resisting deflection of the opposed longitudinally extending walls. | 07-24-2014 |
| 220300500 | In opening | 3 |
| 20090057303 | MODULAR WALL HOUSING UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - The disclosure relates to an electrical component connection device which includes a first housing in the form of a wall box and a second housing for inserting into the first housing in a telescoping manner. The second housing is for receiving and holding at least one electrical component such as a receptacle or a switch. The housing and the second housing can be coupled together via a plurality of connection elements. The housing can have a first set of connection elements, while the second housing can have a second set of connection elements. These connection elements may include a ratcheted section and a plurality of slotted sections disposed on each side of the ratcheted section. This ratcheted section on the housing can comprise a plurality of teeth each having a sloping front face facing a front edge of the housing and a flat face facing a back edge of the housing. The second set of connection elements may include a plurality of teeth, each having a sloping front face facing a front edge of the second housing and a flat back face facing a back edge of the second housing. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100308037 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PODS - A pod, particularly for indoor use, consisting of a vertically movable bollard adapted to present utilities and optionally provide security function, presented in a watertight or waterproof housing is disclosed. The pod can provide a watertight or waterproof seal in both its distended and retracted state and also provides a substantially flush, cleanable top surface with respect to the surrounding floor, table, or surface when retracted. The pod may optionally be adapted with a universal adaptor for presenting gas and other like utilities. All utilities are sourced from beneath the ground or from a source outside the pod. The pod is powered and may be controlled directly on the bollard or distant to the bollard by a wired or wireless connection thereto. Finally, the pod may be placed in a floor, table, or other structure as a single stand-alone unit and may work in conjunction with other pods. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20140332525 | NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE - A notification appliance enclosure is disclosed that facilitates convenient attachment and removal of a cover thereof The enclosure may include a housing having at least one retaining catch extending from a first side thereof and at least one pivot catch extending from a second side thereof. The enclosure may further include a cover adapted to fit over the housing, the cover having at least one retaining catch recess and at least one pivot catch recess formed therein and adapted to receive the retaining catch and the pivot catch, respectively, to secure the cover against movement away from the housing when the cover and the housing are connected to one another. The cover may further include a catch release pocket adapted to receive the tip of a tool or implement for allowing the retaining catch and the retaining catch recess to be forcibly moved out of engagement with one another. | 11-13-2014 |
| 220300700 | With adjustable parts | 6 |
| 20090308863 | HOUSING - A housing ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100089912 | ELECTRICAL BOX EXTENSION - Disclosed is an electrical box extension that includes an extending member for switch and/or plug mounting having one or more fastening brackets, one or more base fastening brackets and one or more fasteners that together with optional contact points provide for mechanical and electrical connectivity between the extending member and its associated electrical box and provide sufficient mechanical resistance to support the adjustable elevation of the elevating member thereby supporting a flush surface for surface mounted sockets, switches and their associated plates. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100252552 | Adjustable Depth Electrical Components - A ratchet bracket electrical box includes ratchet locking plates and adjustment spring arms secured to the sides of an electrical box or other suitable component to enable the position of the electrical box or component to be adjusted after the electrical box is secured within a wall, floor or ceiling. Using spring arms and unlocking tabs enables the box position to be adjusted without any tools after installation. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100288757 | Side cover structure of an electric connecting box - A side cover structure of an electric connecting box includes a connecting box main body, an upper cover, and a side cover covering a side opening at the connecting box main body. The side cover includes a vertical shaft through upper and lower supporters, and the connecting box main body includes a bearing. The shaft is engaged slidably and rotatably around the bearing. The bearing includes a stopper preventing the side cover from drawing out upwardly when the side cover in closed condition is moved upwardly, and a receiver supporting the side cover higher than that in closed condition when the side cover is moved upwardly and rotated toward a direction to open. The bearing includes curved upper and lower bearings, and the upper bearing has a top end portion, and a bottom end of the top end portion acts as the stopper to abut on the lower supporter. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20150144623 | CONFIGURABLE ENCLOSURE - A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150325991 | TRIM PLATE WITH RETRACTABLE HOOK ARM - A trim plate is disclosed that includes a base plate, a folding hook arm pivotally attached to the base plate, and a weight-bearing truss that supports the folding hook arm. A first end of the weight bearing truss is pivotally connected to the hook arm at about the middle of the hook arm and the second end of the truss is positioned in a primary slot in the base plate. Two secondary slots in the base plate are positioned on either side of the primary slot, and pins extend perpendicularly from the base plate end of the truss and fit in the secondary slots for sliding therein whenever the hook arm is open or closed. | 11-12-2015 |
| 220300800 | With closure | 21 |
| 20090084782 | Method and Apparatus for Sealing an Enclosure - An apparatus and method according to which a seal is provided between an enclosure and an enclosure cover. The enclosure cover includes an enclosure engagement surface for coupling to enclosure. The apparatus includes a gasket positioned in a gasket channel located on the enclosure engagement surface to provide a seal between the enclosure and the enclosure cover. The enclosure engagement surface also includes a flame path surface adjacent the gasket channel. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090200298 | BOX WITH COMPONENT INTERNALLY HOUSED - A box includes a first cover, a second cover, and an interior component housed in an internal space formed when the first cover and second cover are fit to each other. The first cover and the second cover have engaging mechanisms which engage the one end of the first cover to the one end of the second cover, and have retaining mechanisms which retain the other end of the first cover to the other end of the second cover. The first cover and the second cover are fit to each other in a normal state in a case that the engaging mechanisms are engaged with each other in a state where the retaining mechanisms are normally retained to each other. A projection is provided on at least one of the one end of the first cover and the one end of the second cover. When an engagement between the engaging mechanisms is in an abnormal state, the projection abuts against at least the other of the one end of the first cover and the one end of the second cover so that a gap between the one end of the first cover and the one end of the second cover is assured and the interior component housed in the internal space can be seen through the gap. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090230128 | Fuel tank fuel system - The present invention provides a fuel draw and return system including a plate, a first fuel tube secured to the plate, and a second fuel tube secured to the plate, wherein the first and second fuel tubes are secured to one another and to the plate to define a triangular shaped connection configuration. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090302034 | Enclosure with a Lead-Through and a Grommet - An enclosure which has a lead-through for passing a rod-like element through a wall of the enclosure, and a grommet for sealing a rod-like element to a wall of an enclosure, the grommet having a passage for passing the rod-like element therealong through the grommet and the passage having its walls adapted to fit around the rod-like element. The grommet includes a first recess adapted to match at least a rim of a cutout in the enclosure; a second recess, adapted to receive a clamping element which is adapted to secure and seal the rod-like element to the grommet by applying a radial compression to the rod-like element; one split face, which establishes an openable route between the exterior of the grommet and the passage, the split face being provided with sealing elements for an axially directed and radially directed alignment and sealing of the split face. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20120125922 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - An electrical junction box configured to stably hold a cover member in a standby state in a first position apart from a connector-mounting section. The electrical junction box includes a cover member rotatably attached to a casing about rotary support axes, an engaging projection provided on the casing that engages the cover member to position the cover member in the first position, a guide projection provided on one of the casing and the cover member, and a pair of positioning walls provided on the other of the casing and the cover member, wherein the cover member is positioned with respect to the engaging projection in an axial direction of the rotary support axes when the pair of positioning wall portions pinch the guide projection. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120325808 | ELECTRICAL BOX, INTEGRATED FLANGE AND COVER MECHANISMS - A “no profile” electrical box, integrated flange/protective assembly and interchangeable cover that obscures standard electrical outlets such that a wall surface appears nearly continuous, uninterrupted by the outlet or cover when in use or not in use. The profile of the combined unit equals only the thickness of the material from which it is constructed; no hinges, screws or fasteners of any kind are visible and no part of the assembly requires detachment or storage when the outlet is in use, as the hinged cover is undetectably stored in the electrical box, or may be used to cover the electrical cords when engaged in the outlet. Exemplary embodiments of the cover obscure the electrical outlet. Together, the electrical box and flange assembly allow the electrical outlet to be flush mounted or recessed interchangeably, even after installation. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130026161 | WATERTIGHT PACKING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - A watertight packing structure of an electrical junction box includes: a box main body; a cover; inclined step portions each formed on the box main body and the cover; a packing-receiving groove provided on any one of the step portions; and a wall-end portion provided on the other step portion for pushing a packing in the packing-receiving groove. At a start end or a stop end of the step portion, a gap between the most concaved portion in a concave curved portion of any one of the packing-receiving groove and the wall-end portion facing each other and the most projecting portion in a convex curved portion of the other is set narrower than any other gap between any other portions of both curved portions. A radius R | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130228569 | LOAD DISPERSING MEMBER FOR WHILE-IN-USE ELECTRICAL BOX COVER - A while-in-use electrical box cover includes a base and a hood. The base has a box-like structure and an open front face and includes a base hinge mount. The hood has a front wall for covering the open front face of the base and includes a hood hinge mount. A hinge pin joins the base hinge mount and the hood hinge mount in a pivoting configuration. An accepting member including a first contact surface extends from the base hinge mount. A load dispersing member included on the hood has a second contact surface configured to engage the first contact surface when the hood pivots to a fully open position. Engagement of the first contact surface and the second contact surface creates a stress in the hood, and the load dispersing member disperses the stress away from the hood hinge mount. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130228570 | ANTI-THEFT BOX FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An anti-theft box for accommodating an electronic device which contains a base and a cover. The base is provided with a first locking part. The cover connects to the base, and an accommodating space is formed between the cover and the base to accommodate an electronic device. The cover is provided with a second locking part. Once the cover is screwed to connect to the base, the second locking part aligns to the first locking part; therefore a provided lock can be arranged on the first locking part and the second locking part at the same time, which prevents the cover rotating relatively to the base. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20140183188 | METER BOX COVER - A meter box cover including a first portion that engages an inner surface of an opening in a lid of a meter box to prevent the passage of the cover through the opening and a second portion that extends through the opening and beyond an outermost surface of the opening in the lid of the meter box. The meter cover blocks substantially an entirety of the opening and the second portion prevents the cover from being displaced within the opening. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140197164 | WATERTIGHT HANDHOLE FOR THE TRANSIT OF CABLES IN OUTDOOR AREAS - A watertight handhole for the transit of cables in outdoor areas comprised of two cubic or other shaped units, one external and one internal, bonded together (monoblock), made of polyvinyl, cast iron, steel or stainless steel. The handhole of the present invention has one more unit than the known handholes in current use. Its external unit does not have a bottom floor and its sides are (partially) perforated for the removal of any water that may enter, protecting in this way the internal unit which houses the cables and the top of which closes with a flat plate that extends slightly beyond its main body. The bottom floor of the internal unit is conical and ends with a hole which is closed by a conical plug. Both the hole and the plug are threaded. The conical plug has a slot which allows it to be easily opened for the removal of water in the event the unit requires cleaning. The absence of flexible gaskets or metallic screws between the main bodies and plates of the units reduces the total cost of the handhole. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140231423 | ELECTRICAL CORD CONNECTION COVERING TECHNIQUES - According to techniques of the present application, an apparatus for covering at least a portion of a cord includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion may include a bowl region having an upper rim. The lower portion may also include flexible tabs that substantially surround or completely surround the upper rim. Each of the flexible tabs may extend outwardly or downwardly from the upper rim. The upper portion may have a lower rim that extends below the outer edges of each of the flexible tabs when the upper portion is engaged to the lower portion. The upper portion may contact each of the flexible tabs when the upper portion is engaged to the lower portion. The apparatus may include a securing member extending downwardly from the lower portion to secure the apparatus to a resting surface. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140263298 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX FOR SAME - A fastener assembly for releaseably fastening a first body to a second body is disclosed. The fastener assembly has a manual rotating mechanism to permit closing of the fastener by hand. Once closed, the manual rotating mechanism is not easily accessible to the user by hand. A separate tool operating rotating mechanism is accessible by a tool when the fastening mechanism is in the closed position. The fastening mechanism can be used to fasten a lid to a box in which case the lid has a recess for receiving the manual rotating mechanism | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140312031 | JUNCTION BOX - A junction box includes a box body that has a component mounting portion, an upper cover that covers an upper part of the box body, and a side cover that is attached to a side face of the box body. The box body has a side wall portion which surrounds a component mounting portion and an electric distribution portion which is electrically connected to the component mounting portion. The upper cover has a top panel and a down wall portion which are downwardly provided from the peripheral end of the top panel. The side cover has a terminal and a case portion which covers the terminal. A recess or a hole which is located outside the down wall portion of the upper cover is formed on an upper face of the case portion. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140332526 | Box for Storing a Multi Socket Extension and Cables While in Use - A box made of plastic or any other rigid material that is designed to store a multi-socket extension and excess cables. The box includes a frame, top cover, bottom cover, and inner tray. The covers are installed over the frame using sliding tracks. The inner tray is installed in the frame and serves as a partition between the box's upper part and lower part. First, the inner tray is installed in the frame. The bottom cover is then assembled. The multi-socket extension is placed on the inner tray. The excess cables are now placed inside the box preferably in the space beneath the inner tray and the box is closed with the top cover. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140374412 | ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - An enclosure for an electrical device includes a five-sided case with an open side closable by a removable cover. First and second pocket plates are mounted in the case and ogether with a side wall of the case define a compartment for receiving the electrical device. The first pocket plate flexes away from a side wall of the case to enlarge the opening into the compartment for receiving the electrical device. Once the electrical device is in the compartment the first pocket plate is biased into engagement with the device to retain it in the compartment. The second pocket plate is spaced from the back wall of the case to prevent contact between the electrical device and the back wall. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150122806 | COLLAPSIBLE IN-USE COVER - An electrical device cover assembly configured for mounting over an electrical device is described. The electrical device cover assembly comprises a base comprising an opening large enough to receive an electrical device. A lid comprising a lid face, a lid ring, and an expansion section between the lid face and the lid ring, the lid coupled to the base and comprising an inside surface and an expansion section, the expansion section expandable from a first depth to a second depth at least twice as deep as the first depth is provided. An expansion arm moveable between a first collapsed position when the expansion section is at its first depth and an second expanded position when the expansion section is at its second depth, wherein in the second position the expansion arm is in contact with and supports the lid at its second depth is also provided. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150318678 | Box Comprising A Hinge Device - A box comprising a box bottom part and a lid part which is pivotably supported relative thereto by means of a hinge device between an open and a closed position is particularly suited for use in the Ex area. The hinge device comprises a lower hinge part assigned to the box bottom part and an upper hinge part assigned to the lid part, which are pivotably connected to each other. To provide a permanent connection between lid part and box bottom part in a simple way and at low costs, while simultaneously said parts are pivotable relative to each other in a safe way, one hinge part is slidably supported and the other hinge part is arranged to be at least partly screw-mountable in the respectively assigned box bottom part and lid part, respectively. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160050784 | WATERPROOF STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENT HOUSING UNIT - A waterproof structure for an electronic component housing unit provided with a connection unit on the upper side in the vertical direction of a vehicle, to which the terminal of an electric wire is connected, includes a top cover. The top cover is provided with a bottom opening portion opening to the lower end and covers the electronic component housing unit from the upper side in the vertical direction of the vehicle while forming a space between the top side of the electronic component housing unit in the vertical direction of the vehicle and the top cover, in which the terminal of the electric wire connected to the connection unit is housed. The electric wire led out from the terminal connected to the connection unit is led out from the bottom opening portion of the top cover. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160053521 | UTILITY ENCLOSURE HAVING ATTACHED COVER LATCHING MECHANISM - A utility enclosure assembly includes a base having at least one receiving latching mechanism and a lid having at least one attached latching mechanism, each at least one attached latching mechanism for operatively engaging a respective one of the at least one receiving latching mechanism. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20170237245 | ENCLOSURE ARRANGEMENTS; COMPONENTS; AND METHODS | 08-17-2017 |
| 220300900 | With support | 10 |
| 20080237227 | Electrical junction assemblies for coupling electrical fixtures to suspending ceiling grids - A T-bar clip assembly that securely couples to T-bar structures that are used to construct suspended ceiling is disclosed. The T-bar assembly is configured to support one or more electrical fixtures and provide power feeds to the one or more electrical fixtures. The T-bar clip assembly comprises support brackets that secure to the T-bar structures and one or more housing structures that attach to a portion of the support brackets to form one or more corresponding junction box enclosures. The junction box enclosures provide the power feeds to the one or more electrical fixtures at locations that are substantially flush with support flanges of the T-bar structure, an outer surface of the removable ceiling tiles or both. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100133265 | Electrical junction box - A bracket secured to a vehicle body is firmly attached to an electrical junction box without causing any loosening. The electrical junction box includes a bracket securing section provided integrally on a casing outer surface and a bracket made of a resin molding material fixed on the bracket securing section by a bolt and a nut. Bolt holes are provided in the bracket securing section and the bracket, respectively. Positioning pins project near the bolt hole in one of the bracket securing section or the bracket. The positioning holes are provided in the other of the bracket securing and the section or bracket to receive the positioning pins. After the positioning pins are fitted in the positioning holes to position and hold the bracket on the bracket securing section, a bolt is inserted into the corresponding bolt holes and is fastened by a nut. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110017730 | Electrical box and stand and method for using same - A stand for an electrical box is provided to maintain an electrical box having at least one hub a predetermined distance from a concrete form prior to and during the concrete being poured. The stand has extensions with ribs thereon at different longitudinal positions from the base permitting the electrical box to be supported by the stand at different heights with respect to the concrete form to permit access to the hubs of the electrical box with electrical tubing and to accommodate concrete slabs of different thicknesses using the same height of electrical box. The electrical box and stand assembly have a locking mechanism to lock the electrical box to the stand at the selected predetermined distance from the form. The locking mechanism has hooks which engage indentations on mounting tabs of the electrical box. The mounting tabs have grooves which guide the hooks to the indentations. The stand can be attached to the cement form during building construction to maintain the electrical box at the predetermined distance above the cement form. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20130082048 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHMENT OF COMPONENT TO ARTICLE AND ELECTRIC JUNCTION BOX HAVING THEREOF - The attachment structure for attachment of a component to an article in two postures includes a case as the article and the component. The case includes a pair of guide portions, first locking arms and a second locking arm. The component includes a slide portion between the guide portions, a stopper arranged in an end of the slide portion and formed in a size which is not able to insert stopper between the guide portions. The first locking arm is engaged where the slide portion is inserted in a space between the guide portions from one end and slides toward an other end. The second locking arm is engaged where the slide portion is inserted in the space between the guide portions from the other end in a posture opposite to that in which the slide portion is inserted between the pair of the guide portions from the one end. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130105474 | MOUNTING CLIP FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130228571 | LOCKING ENCLOSURE, STIFFENING RING, AND VERTICAL MOUNTING STIFFENERS FOR SECURING COMPONENTS - A latchable enclosure in the form of a box having a base, four sidewalls, and an open top face which may be closed by a cover plate or lid over its open top for covering components stored in the enclosure. The enclosure may be stiffened by providing a removable or permanent stiffening ring around the inside surface of the open top. This stiffening ring may also provide locations for attachment of components or mounting tracks. The enclosure may also include vertical mounting stiffeners that act to further increase the stiffness of the enclosure while also acting as mounting tracks for direct or indirect (through separate mounting brackets) attachment of components. The vertical mounting stiffeners may include a plurality of holes for said attachment. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130320004 | System and Method of Utilizing a Magnet For Attaching an Electrical Box to a Mounting Assembly - A system for attaching an electrical box to a mounting assembly. The system includes a metallic mounting assembly and a metallic electrical box. A permanent fastener is utilized for attaching the electrical box to the mounting assembly. A magnet is positioned on or near the electrical box and mounting assembly providing a magnetic attraction with the mounting assembly and the electrical box, thereby temporarily attaching the electrical box to the mounting assembly. In one embodiment, the magnet is a magnetic disc positioned in an indentation on a top surface of the electrical box. The fastener may be one or more screws attached to a mounting bracket affixed to the mounting assembly which is inserted through the top surface of the electrical box and into the interior of the electrical box. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140054286 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Electrical accessories and associated methods of use and manufacture are provided. In one embodiment, an electrical accessory can be provided. The electrical accessory can include a frame including two side walls in parallel relation to each other, and two end walls in parallel relation to each other, and disposed between the two side walls. The electrical accessory can also include at least one positioning arm mounted to at least one of the end walls, wherein the at least one positioning arm comprises a support leg mounted to the at least one end wall, and a prong substantially perpendicular to the at least one positioning arm, wherein a side wall portion of an adjacent electrical accessory can be positioned between the prong and at least one side wall. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140197165 | ELECTRICAL BOX HAVING SIGHT WINDOW AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An electrical box and support assembly includes an electrical box and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has a support arm for coupling with the bottom side of the electrical box. The support arm has printed or embossed indicia identifying the load rating of the mounting bracket. The electrical box has a bottom wall with a sight window with a dimension to enable visual inspection of the indicia on the mounting bracket after installation of the electrical box to the mounting bracket. | 07-17-2014 |
| 220300920 | Sectional receptacle | 1 |
| 20150114955 | STRUCTURE FOR IMPROVING STRENGTH OF TABULAR PORTION AND SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR PARALLELEPIPED MEMBER - A polygon in a tabular portion includes first and second axes of symmetry substantially orthogonal to each other. A top surface of the tabular portion has a swelling portion with an outline that is line-symmetric with respect to the first and second axes of symmetry. In a lateral half portion of the outline, a short-side side crest portion that is convex toward the polygonal outline in the direction of the first axis of symmetry, concave corner-side trough portions connected to each end of the short-side side crest portion and long-side side crest portions that are connected to each corner-side trough portion and convex toward the polygonal outline are formed. On one of a top surface and an undersurface of the swelling portion, a pair of lateral ribs or a pair of longitudinal ribs that spreads toward the polygonal outline and transversely crosses the swelling portion is formed. | 04-30-2015 |
| 220300940 | Sectional receptacle | 2 |
| 20110259883 | Sectional plate for wall port incorporating reversible slide hood for wire management - A wall plates for electrical wiring, and more specifically, to a flush mounted Split Plate including a removable hood structure that can be mounted into the split plate in a plurality of configurations for the passage of cables and the like is disclosed. The wall plate includes a first plate section and second plate section that are mateable for easy separation and attachment. Both first and second plate sections include cantilever tab-like elements that extend from the ends of each plate section to join the plates. Both first and second plate sections further include openings disposed between the tab-like elements, the periphery of the openings slideably engaging channels at the base of the hood structure to secure the hood structure therein and to form an access opening when the first and second plates are joined. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20130026162 | PRECAST CONCRETE METER PIT AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SAME - A precast concrete meter pit consisting of a plurality of precast concrete hollow elongated cylindrical wall sections in end to end relation to one another is fabricated by utilizing a slip form packerhead apparatus in which the wall sections are formed with an annular slip ring when concrete is injected into the slip form apparatus. | 01-31-2013 |
