Abstract: Disclosed is a while-in-use cover assembly for an electric wire box, having: a base having a front surface and a bottom surface; a lid that selectively covers the base front surface, wherein a first geometric shape is formed by a top profile of the lid, and the while-in-use cover assembly is confined to the first geometric shape when closed; and a ball-joint connecting the lid and the base, wherein the lid can pivot relative to the base, about the ball-joint, for positioning the lid against the base and away from the base, wherein: when the lid is positioned against the base the while-in-use cover assembly is closed; and when the lid is positioned away from the base, the while-in-use cover assembly is opened.

Abstract: A conduit connector comprising: a body comprising a receiving end and a connecting end, wherein the body comprises a first fixing element and a second fixing element extending from the body at the receiving end, wherein the first fixing element comprises a first slot; wherein the second fixing element comprises a second slot and a groove; a clamp having a clamp channel and a tang; wherein the clamp extends through the first slot, and through the second slot; wherein the tang engages the groove; and a lever having a pin extending between sides of the lever, wherein each side of the lever has a front edge and back edge; wherein the pin is adjacent the back edge of each side of the lever; wherein the lever can be moved from an open position to a closed position which causes a decrease in a distance between the first fixing element and the second fixing element.

Abstract: A connector comprises: a connector body comprising an inlet end and an outlet end with a bore extending therethrough, the connector body further comprising a leading end portion positioned at the inlet end and a threaded portion at the outlet end of the connector body and a connector main body portion positioned between the leading end portion and the threaded portion; a generally annular bearing case having a tapered surface positioned in the leading end portion of the connector body, the bearing case formed with at least one recess and wherein the tapered surface has a hollow portion therein and includes a bearing case axis; and at least one locking element positioned in the at least one recess of the bearing case and movable along the bearing case axis.

Abstract: A light fixture comprising, a housing having a base, a support arm, an opening opposite the base with a lens disposed in the opening, and a light source disposed within the housing; and an anchor portion having a fastening end and a cylindrical projection with a tooth on a surface of the cylindrical projection, and a central axis extending through the anchor portion into the support arm; and a spherical joint comprising an inner channel extending less than 360 degrees around the inner surface of the spherical joint; and a sealing grommet. The light fixture is configured to enable relative longitudinal motion between the spherical joint and the support arm and configured to prevent rotational motion therebetween.

Abstract: A while in use cover assembly includes a lid hingedly attached to a base having a back wall; a current member attached to the base, wherein the current member comprises a face with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug; and a orientable adaptor attached to the current member, wherein the orientable adaptor is symmetrical about a center line and wherein the orientable adaptor allows the current member to have a constant orientation within the base; and wherein the while in use cover assembly is configured to be attached to an outlet socket.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a while in use cover assembly 10, comprising: a lid 14 hingedly attached to a base 12 having a back wall 64; and socket assembly 52,152 comprising a receiver socket 20 attached to the lid 14 and/or the base 12, and located between the lid 14 and the base 12; wherein the receiver socket 20 comprises a face 122 with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug 86; wherein the socket face 122 changes orientation with respect to the back wall 64 when the lid is opened; and wherein the while in use cover assembly 10 is configured to be attached to an outlet socket 50.

Abstract: In an example an integral wiring box comprises: a circular base having a base wire access point; a side wall extended from a perimeter edge of the base forming a cavity having an internal surface and an external surface and a side wall wire access point; a base conduit extending from the base wire access point into the cavity; a side wall conduit extending from the side wall wire access point into the cavity; an internal mounting projection extending from the internal surface of the side wall into the cavity and free from attachment to the circular base, the internal mounting projection further comprising a mounting hole; and an external mounting projection extending from the external surface of the side wall away from the base, the external mounting projection further comprising a mounting hole; wherein a single mounting hub extends from the base into the cavity, wherein the base, side wall, internal mounting projection, external mounting projection, and mounting hub, are formed as a single component.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A connector can include: a body and a clip. The body can have a hollow core formed by walls and capable of receiving a conduit, and a side tab extending from the wall. The clip can have a transverse portion with an engagement configured to engage the side tab; and a member extending from the transverse portion to the first end and having a protrusion with an engagement surface and an entry surface. The protrusion can be configured to deflect radially inward.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector comprises a body, a cover, and a slide located in the channel. Optionally, the body can comprising a box engagement region capable of engaging an opening in an enclosure and a channel having body sides that diverge from an inlet end toward an outlet end, wherein the sides have a cover connector. The cover can be disposed across the channel and mated with the cover connector. The slide can optionally comprise slide sides that diverge toward the outlet end, a bore extending into the slide from a first end, and protrusions extending from the slide into the channel and having a size and geometry to engage a groove on a conduit.

Abstract: A connector 1 comprises a connector body 2 comprising an inlet end 16 and an outlet end 14 and a bore 7 extending therethrough; a threaded portion 3 on the outlet end 14; a flange 10 circumscribing the threaded portion 3; a spring 23 located in the connector body 2, wherein the spring 23 comprises a first spring portion 33 and a second spring portion 43, and an angle ? located therebetween, wherein the first spring portion 33 is located adjacent to a first connector body edge 4; and a locking device 24 located adjacent to the second spring portion 43, wherein the locking device 24 comprises a locking edge 34 and a leading edge 44, wherein the locking device 24 attaches to a portion of electrical metallic tubing 18 when tubing is inserted into the inlet end 16 of the connector body 2.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a while in use cover assembly 10, comprising: a lid 14 hingedly attached to a base 12 having a back wall 64; and socket assembly 52,152 comprising a receiver socket 20 attached to the lid 14 and/or the base 12, and located between the lid 14 and the base 12; wherein the receiver socket 20 comprises a face 122 with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug 86; wherein the socket face 122 changes orientation with respect to the back wall 64 when the lid is opened; and wherein the while in use cover assembly 10 is configured to be attached to an outlet socket 50.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wiring box. The wiring box can include: a cavity formed by walls having an internal surface inside the cavity and an external surface; and a cable entry device disposed through a hole in a first wall of the walls. The cable entry device can include: a support element that retains a grommet in the hole, wherein the support element includes a stop, a grip extending from the stop, and shutters extending from the stop and defining an opening, wherein the opening converges away from the stop, the grip attaches the support element to the first wall, and wherein the grommet includes a rim, a sidewall extending from the rim and converging toward a diaphragm.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a box engagement region capable of engaging an opening in an enclosure and a spring configured to engage the connector and the enclosure. The box engagement region can have a root surface, a leading tab, and a follower tab wherein the root surface and leading tab can be located between a leading edge and a secondary edge. A leading tab perimeter edge and a follower tab perimeter edge define a tab perimeter diameter that is larger than an opening in the enclosure. When the leading tab is inserted into the enclosure the spring can be disposed to engage the secondary edge and the enclosure.

Abstract: An electrical conduit fitting comprising a metallic housing and a plurality of apertures in wall of the metallic housing. The plurality of apertures are configured to reduce weight of the fitting. The fitting also comprises a holding arrangement such as set-screw, locknut, screw-in connection, clamp etc. at each extremity of the metallic housing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wiring box. The wiring box can comprise: a cavity formed by walls having an internal surface inside the cavity and an external surface; and a cable entry device disposed through a hole in a first wall of the walls. The cable entry device can comprise: a support element that retains a grommet in the hole, wherein the support element comprises a stop, a grip extending from the stop, and shutters extending from the stop and defining an opening, wherein the opening converges away from the stop, the grip attaches the support element to the first wall, and wherein the grommet comprises a rim, a sidewall extending from the rim and converging toward a diaphragm.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a hollow center capable of receiving a conduit in a receiving end, wherein the hollow center extends from the receiving end to the connecting end; a spring disposed within the hollow center and extending out of the connecting end, wherein the spring comprises engagement tangs extending into the hollow center, toward the connection end, and spring tangs extending past the connection end and spaced apart a distance greater than or equal to an opening diameter in a junction box; and an antishort bush located in the connecting end of the body, retaining the spring in the body.