Abstract: A recessed electrical box having one or more flanges making it easily adaptable to installation on either a finished or unfinished exterior wall of a building. A preferred embodiment includes an inner and outer flange with the inner flange being easily removable. For installation on an unfinished wall, a hole is made in the exterior substrate and the box inserted until the inner flange is flush with the substrate. Fasteners are driven through holes provided in the inner flange to secure the box to the substrate. Lapped siding or any appropriate siding material, is then installed within the gap and placed flush with the sides of the box. For installation on a finished wall, the inner flange is removed and a hole is made in the exterior substrate and the siding and the box inserted until the outer flange is flush with the siding. Holes are drilled in the outer flange and fasteners inserted therein to secure the recessed electrical box to the siding and substrate.

Abstract: An adjustable outlet box assembly provides for attachment of an outlet box to a wall stud. The assembly includes an outlet box and a box bracket which is adjustably positioned to the outlet box. The box bracket includes a box attachment portion having a deflectable finger for resilient engagement with a side wall of the box. The bracket further includes a stud attachment portion for engagement with the stud. The bracket is adjustably positioned on the box so that the box may be adjustably positioned with respect to the wall stud.

Abstract: An electric box assembly that includes a box extender having a tubular body with opposed sides arranged to be received within an electric box, and which box extender is formed with a pair of laterally outwardly extending face flanges arranged to be flush mounted against a wall surface in the assembled position. The box extender is devoid of any top or bottom flanges and is adapted to be secured in place within an electric box by the electric device, outlet receptacle, switch or the like. In an embodiment of the invention, the sides of the tubular body are tapered inwardly toward the central axis of the tubular body so as to permit the box extender to be nested one within the other to facilitate shipping and handling.

Abstract: A dual use low voltage electrical box is useful for both old electrical work and new electrical work. The box includes a rectangular mounting plate, as well as top and bottom truncated, cut-off rectangle walls. Each of the truncated walls has a short edge parallel to the long edge, extending back from the front of the box. The short edge of the box is shorter than the long edge and the top and bottom walls each has a diagonal edge which extends from a rear of the short edge, to a shoulder joined to a rear of the long edge. This shoulder is located at a right angle to, and joins a rear of the mounting plate. The box is open in the front and receives a plate enclosing the front opening and providing entry for low voltage wires into the box.

Abstract: An electrical bracket for mounting an electrical device having a wall structure defining a front opening. In one embodiment, the bracket includes at least one breakaway mounting member which can be used to mount the bracket to a surface or be removed when the member is not needed. In another embodiment, the bracket includes at least one breakaway alignment member which can be used to align the bracket to a mountable surface or be removed when the member is not needed. The bracket can further be mounted to a surface in a plurality of orientations.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical packaging box structure includes a case member having an opening portion, and a cover member which is detachably attached to the case member so as to cover the opening portion of the case member. The case member is installed so that a plane of the opening portion is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane. In the high voltage electrical packaging box structure, a pawl member is provided on one of the case member and the cover member, and a receiving member, which engages with the pawl member, is provided on the other one of the case member and the cover member.

Abstract: A two-way cover for protecting electrical devices in either horizontally or vertically oriented exterior electrical junction boxes. The two-way cover includes an assembly having a base member, middle member, and outer member. An arrangement is included for securing the base member to an electrical box. The outer member is rotatably attached to the assembly to form a first rotational cover unit. The middle member is also rotatably attached to the assembly such that the outer member and the middle member form a second rotational cover unit. The first rotational cover unit is capable of rotation in a first direction with respect to the assembly and the second rotational cover unit is capable of rotation in a second direction with respect to the assembly. When the assembly is secured to a vertically oriented junction box, the first rotational cover unit may be opened and closed to provide access to the box.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical outlet box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture comprising a faceplate for attaching to an outlet box, the faceplate being substantially planar, and perimetrically bounded by a substantially rectangular side edge, the faceplate having at least one aperture for receiving an electrical component and; the faceplate including a first hinge socket and a second hinge socket extending respectively from the side edge in substantially orthogonal orientation.

Abstract: A pressure plate for an electrical device includes at least one internal standoff, at least one outboard standoff, and an anti-rotation leg. The internal and outboard standoffs prevent overtightening of the terminal screw. The anti-rotation leg preserves the orientation of the pressure plate and prevents a speed wire arm from being deformed when removing a speed wired wire from the device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable electrical outlet box assembly comprising an outlet box, an electrical outlet assembly, and an adaptor. The adaptor is located between the box and the outlet assembly and is positioned at least partially within the box. The adaptor includes opposing mounting flanges and opposing outlet assembly support tabs that are displaced from the mounting flanges. The adaptor may be adjusted to different heights, relative to the outlet box, to accommodate different thicknesses for different floor or wall covering materials. Due to the offset between the adaptor mounting flanges and the outlet support tabs, the outer surfaces of the outlet assembly will lie generally in the same plane as, or slightly recessed from the plane of the mounting flanges. The resulting outlet box installation can be used with a flush mounted cover plate which protects and secures the electrical outlet assembly.

Abstract: A folding lamp rod and junction box structure for lamps comprised of a junction box and lamp rods hinged to the junction box. The junction box has a plurality of portals appropriately arrayed along the plane of its circumference and, furthermore, a pivot hole is formed in the top surface at the lateral edge of each portal in the junction box to provide for movably locating the lamp rods. Each lamp rod has a joint section at its proximal section that is hinged to the junction box and, furthermore, the joint section is coupled via the junction box the pivot hole. The lamp rod has a spring element situated at an appropriate area and, furthermore, the vertex portion of the spring element protrudes slightly to the circumferential edge. When the joint section is conjoined to the junction box, the spring element vertex portion engages the lateral edge of the junction box portal, thereby securing the lamp rod onto the junction box portal.

Abstract: A position adjustable outlet box system. The system has an outlet box cage, a mounting plate to which the outlet box cage is attached (having a outlet box aperture formed therein), an outlet box that is slideably retained in the outlet box cage, and a drywall ring having a projecting neck portion, which drywall ring is attachable to the outlet box. An adjustment mechanism is provided to permit adjustment of the depth position of the outlet box in the outlet box guide cage. The adjustment mechanism can includes a bolt that freely rotates along its axial axis (but does not move axially relative to the outlet box cage), a threaded shaft that screws into a threaded hole in a back wall of the outlet box and turning means that is accessible from within the outlet box to permit the outlet box's depth position within the cage to be adjusted as needed.

Abstract: A power distribution system, suitable for use in a building, comprising a junction box, a hub, a junction device, and a cover plate. Wiring from the building is connected to the hub using alternative means such as stab-in connections, set screws, or loop screws, and color coding facilitates proper wiring. Also, the junction device is a modular piece that can be attached to the junction box via interference there between. Furthermore, a cover plate can be attached to the junction device via interference there between, or the cover plate can be integrally attached to the junction device. One embodiment of the hub accommodates circuitry that functions with the junction device while simultaneously accommodates circuitry wholly independent of the junction device. As such, the power distribution system enables wiring to be completed more quickly and accurately, in a wider variety of applications, thereby advantageously reducing associated costs.

Abstract: An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a rectangular frame having first and second opposite end walls, first and second opposite side walls, and a front opening surrounded by the end walls and side walls for inserting an electrical device into the frame. The frame has an end-mounted position in which the first end wall faces a side surface of the stud, a first side-mounted position in which the first side wall faces the side surface of the stud, and a second side-mounted position in which the second side wall faces the side surface of the stud. An end attachment structure is for mounting the frame in the end-mounted position. A first side attachment structure is for mounting the frame in the first side-mounted position. A second side attachment structure is for mounting the frame in the second side-mounted position.

Abstract: A lamp assembly device with a detachable lamp rod is disclosed. A lateral side of the wire winding box has a via hole. An end surface of the lamp seat has a recess and near a front edge of the lamp seat is installed with a groove. A recess is communicable to the groove. A free end of the elastic piece is locked into the groove so as to buckle with the lamp rod. A front end of the lamp rod is installed with an end portion which exactly inserts into the inserting seat. A block of the lamp rod exactly passes through the recess. An end portion of the lamp rod inserts into the inserting seat so that the lamp seat is conductive to the lamp rod. Thereby the lamp rod and lamp rod are detachable so as to reduce the volume in transfer and storage.

Abstract: The invention here disclosed is a back wire ground clamp for a wiring device such as a switch or receptacle having a ground strap which supports an outwardly projecting ground lug having a front edge and adapted to receive a ground connection. The ground lug is coupled to a clamp plate by means of a screw which passes through a clearance opening in the clamp plate and is threaded into a receiving opening in the ground lug. The clamp plate supports a blocking tab which extends downward below the front edge of the ground lug and extends side ways for a distance which is less than the length of the front edge of the ground lug. The blocking tab prevents the clamp plate from rotating relative to the ground lug as the screw is tightened and defines an opening between the clamp plate and the ground lug along the front edge of the ground lug into which a single ground wire can be inserted.

Abstract: An improved distribution box fixing device located on the distribution boxes intended to house a vehicle's electric and electronic distribution system, and being temporarily fixed to a support, so that said device has a U-shaped pin on the front part of the box, joined to it by one of its ends and the other end being free and fitted into a hole on the support made for this purpose.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A ganging tool for adjusting the position of a pair of ganged wiring devices such as duplex receptacles, toggle, and decorator type switches on a mounting, e.g., an electrical box. The ganging tool has a frame having a pair of apertures for receiving different kinds of wiring devices and holding them in place while the ganging tool adjusts the position of the wiring devices. The ganging tool also has rotatable toggle adaptors that allow the ganging tool to be used to position both toggle type wiring devices and non-toggle type wiring devices. The ganging tool further has a leveling means for determining the level of the wiring devices. Also, tool cutouts on the frame of the ganging tool allow the ganging tool to be used with power tools in conjunction with positioning and affixing wiring devices on a mounting.

Abstract: An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a rectangular frame having first and second opposite end walls and first and second opposite side walls. The bracket further includes a front opening surrounded by the end walls and side walls for inserting an electrical device into the frame. The frame has an end-mounted position in which the first end wall faces the stud. A fastening structure, connected to the frame, is configured to be fastened to the stud when the frame is in the end-mounted position. An extension extends rearward from the first end wall. A stabilizer extends from the extension into abutting contact with the stud at a location rearward from the frame when the frame is in the end-mounted position.

Abstract: A two-way cover for protecting electrical devices in either horizontally or vertically oriented exterior electrical junction boxes. The two-way cover includes an assembly comprised of a base member, middle member, and outer member. An arrangement is included for securing the base member to an electrical box. The outer member is rotatably attached to the assembly to form a first rotational cover unit. The middle member is also rotatably attached to the assembly such that the outer member and the middle member form a second rotational cover unit. The first rotational cover unit is capable of rotation in a first direction with respect to the assembly and the second rotational cover unit is capable of rotation in a second direction with respect to the assembly. When the assembly is secured to a vertically oriented junction box, the first rotational cover unit may be opened and closed to provide access to the box.

Abstract: An enclosure having a housing defining an access opening. The housing defines an external portion and an interior portion and includes a first door pivotally connected to the housing via a first hinge. The first door is pivotally moveable between a closed position and an open position about a first pivot axis defined by the first hinge. The housing further includes a shield connected to the housing via a second hinge. The shield is pivotally moveable between a closed position and an open position about a second pivot axis defined by the second hinge.

Abstract: An assembled lamp with a detachable lamp rod and lamp seat is disclosed. A wire winding box has a via hole and a bottom of the wire winding box has through hole. A portion of a lamp seat has a penetrating hole. One side of the lamp seat is formed with an embedding hole. A distal end of the lamp seat is locked with an inserting seat. The lamp rod is exactly inserted into the end portion in the lamp seat for electric conduction. The lamp rod is formed with a limit groove. The buckling elastic piece is protruded with an embedding end. After the lamp rod inserts into the lamp seat, the embedding end resists against the locking hole to prevent the lamp rod from protruding out. Thereby, a user can assembled the lamp rod and moreover, the lamp is detachable for storage and transfer with a smaller volume.

Abstract: A floor stand for mounting an electrical box having a plaster ring has an upper structure, a lower structure, and two parallel uprights, each of which has an upper part having an upper end and a lower part having a lower end. The upper structure bridges the upper ends of the upper parts. The lower structure bridges the lower ends of the lower parts. The upper and lower parts are separate parts, which are fastened together at any one of a plurality of possible elevations of the upper structure above the lower structure, via fasteners, such as screws, which pass through vertical slots in the upper parts, into holes in the lower parts.

Abstract: A system for accessing an electrical wiring network from opposing sides of a wall. The wall includes at least one structural support and a wall surface. The system includes an electrical box having a perimeter wall and two open sides. The open sides located at opposing ends of the perimeter wall, thereby defining a passageway through the electrical box. Additionally, the system includes a pair of frames coupled to the electrical box at the open sides, and at least two electrical outlets coupled to the frames. Each outlet includes a plurality of integral conductor leads extending therefrom.

Abstract: A support bracket article for enabling the adjustable positioning of an electrical box enclosure relative to the bottom of a framing member, and the supporting thereof in an interior wall section of a wall system under construction. The article is able to guide the adjustable positioning of the electrical box enclosure. It is also able to accommodate the supporting and adjustable positioning of the electrical box enclosure in a variety of framing studs and wall systems.

Abstract: An electrical assembly containing one or more electrical devices is provided for mounting on a wall or other support. The assembly includes a housing having a rear wall and a front wall. The front wall is typically a faceplate with openings exposing the electrical devices. A cover is pivotally connected to the housing to enclose the front wall and protect the electrical devices. The rear wall includes a removable panel which can be removed to form an opening. An adapter which functions as a mounting device has a column with an axial passage where the mounting device is coupled to an electrical box. The column is inserted through the opening in the rear wall of the housing for mounting the assembly on the electrical box. In one embodiment, the housing includes a sleeve dimensioned to receive the column of the adapter.

Abstract: An electrical box assembly including a box having a base wall perimetrically bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing adapted to receive an electrical component. The sidewall having an upper portion and a flange extending outwardly in a transverse direction from the upper portion. An electrical component attachment point is disposed adjacent the sidewall upper portion and adapted for securing an electrical component to the box. The flange is perimetrically bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom. A securement device disposed on the box for securing the box to a support structure is provided. A frame is further provided which is in telescopic engagement with the collar and movable relative thereto. The frame has an abutment surface for abutting against a facing surface. An adjustment device is provided for moving the frame relative to the box and urges the abutment surface against the facing surface.

Abstract: A connection box including a binding post and a sliding binding post mechanism. The sliding binding post mechanism includes a top rail, a bottom rail, a side rail slidably engaged in the top rail and the bottom rail, and a binding post connector mechanism slidably engaged in the side rail, the binding post connector mechanism having a binding post connector attached thereto and configured to provide an electrical connection to the binding post.

Abstract: Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a downwardly extending side wall defining a cavity therein. A fixture support is provided on the junction box that has a first use position and a second use position, and the fixture support is movable from the first use position to the second use position. The junction box may include a fixture support attached to the junction box, and a first fixture fastener provided on the fixture support. The first fixture fastener may be sized for securing a first type of fastener. A second fixture fastener sized for securing a second size of fastener may be provided on the fixture support. The fixture support may be rotated between a use position for the first fixture fastener and a non-use position for the first fixture fastener. The first and second fixture fasteners maybe sized for receiving, respectively, different sizes of fasteners.

Abstract: A pressure plate for an electrical device includes at least one internal standoff, at least one outboard standoff, and an anti-rotation leg. The internal and outboard standoffs prevent overtightening of the terminal screw. The anti-rotation leg preserves the orientation of the pressure plate and prevents a speed wire arm from being deformed when removing a speed wired wire from the device.

Abstract: A power distribution system, suitable for use in a building is provided, having a junction box, a hub, a junction device, and a cover plate. Wiring from the building is connected to the hub using various alternatives such as stab-in connections, set screws, or loop screws, and color coding facilitates proper wiring. Also, the junction device is a modular piece that can be attached to the junction box via interference there between. Furthermore, a cover plate can be attached to the junction device via interference there between, or the cover plate can be integrally attached to the junction device. The hub can accommodate circuitry that functions with the junction device while simultaneously accommodating circuitry wholly independent of the junction device. As such, the power distribution system enables wiring to be completed more quickly and accurately, in a wider variety of applications, thereby advantageously reducing associated costs.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electric meter includes a base and a face plate. The face plate attaches to the base by hinges. The face plate defines a hole sized to pass a glass cylinder that houses the meter display. In a closed position, the glass cylinder passes through the hole. In an open position, the glass cylinder is free of the face plate and the electric meter is freely accessible.

Abstract: Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a downwardly extending side wall defining a cavity therein. A fixture support is provided on the junction box that has a first use position and a second use position, and the fixture support is movable from the first use position to the second use position. Mounting assembly may include a junction box with a fixture support attached to the junction box, and a first fixture fastener provided on a fixture support. The first fixture fastener may be sized for securing a first type of fastener. A second fixture fastener sized for securing a second size of fastener may be provided on the fixture support. The fixture support is moveable between a use position for the first fixture fastener and a non-use position for the first fixture fastener. The first and second fixture support may be movable, such as by rotation relative to a part of the junction box.

Abstract: A method for installing a junction box on a building framework in conjunction with the installation of wallboard includes providing a junction box having a junction box component, an extension component, and elements for connecting the extension component to the junction box component. The method proceeds by (i) mounting the junction box component on the building framework, (ii) mounting a sheet of wallboard on the building framework over the junction box component, (iii) cutting a hole in the sheet of wallboard in order to expose the junction box component, and (iv) inserting the extension component through the hole in the sheet of wallboard in order to thereby connect the extension component to the junction box component. Doing so significantly facilitates wallboard installation while enabling off-site mounting of a fixture on the extension component.

Abstract: The invention provides a lead structure having a lead of low resistance material disposed within a surrounding sleeve or collar of low expansion material which is bonded at one end to the lead. The sleeve or collar is bonded on its outer surface to an insulating wall through which the lead structure extends. The lead is preferably copper and the sleeve or collar is preferably a nickel-alloy. The lead is hermetically sealed to the surrounding sleeve, and the sleeve is hermetically sealed to the insulating wall to provide a hermetic structure which does not detract from the use of high conductivity electrical lead materials which are often not employable in conventional hermetic sealed leads or packages. A plurality of lead structures can be employed in one or more walls of a circuit package.

Abstract: A system for selectively recessing an electrical outlet includes a housing that has an opening. An outlet fixture has at least one receptacle for receiving an electrical plug. A guide within the housing receives the outlet fixture and permits the outlet fixture to be moved within the housing. A latch selectively holds the outlet fixture in a recessed position until the latch is released to permit the outlet fixture to return to a non-recessed position. A method of selectively recessing an electrical outlet includes receiving and inserting a plug into an electrical outlet body within a housing. The electrical outlet body is moved along guides into the housing. The electrical outlet body is stopped at a recessed position within the housing, and the electrical outlet body is restrained in a recessed position. The method further includes selectively returning the electrical outlet body to a position proximate to the front of the housing.

Abstract: A device housing assembly for an industry standard electrical device, such as a switch or power receptacle, and a control device for controlling the electrical device, the control device having both controlled connectors and controlling connectors. The device housing assembly comprises an electrical device housing, a control components enclosure, and a dividing/mounting plate. The electrical device housing has an opening in the bottom defining two side ledges, and the top having a first mounting element adjacent to the front opening for mounting the electrical device in the electrical device housing. The control components enclosure has a top opening with side walls bent over to form flanges along sides of the top opening and fits through the opening in the bottom of the electrical device housing so as to hang by the flanges from the side ledges.

Abstract: A power panel that is collapsed during installation of wires, cables and the like and then expandable to completely fill the opening cut into the wall for receiving the power panel. The power panel includes an upper panel assembly and a lower panel assembly that are attached via a slide arrangement formed between spaced right, left and back vertical insertion plates and it's respect separate right, left or back vertical insertion plate receiving cavity.

Abstract: The flush-mount electrical junction box of the present invention includes about its periphery a pair of axially extending flanges, an interior and an exterior flange, separated by a gap adequate to receive siding applied to the structure in which it is installed. The interior flange while adequate for resistance to water permeation is scored for easy removal in the situation where the electrical junction box is being installed in an existing sided structure and it is necessary to install the junction box through the existing siding. In order to accomplish attachment with the interior flange removed, apertures are provided in the rear of the junction box for insertion of fasteners appropriate to attach the junction box to the structure. The electrical junction box may extend beyond the plane of the exterior flange to permit attachment of a variety of electrical fixtures or devices thereto.

Abstract: An electrical outlet and switch system allows snap-in installation and snap-out removal of outlet and switch modules without exposure to high-voltage conductors. The system includes an electrical box, a wiring panel, an outlet or switch module and a corresponding face plate. The wiring panel back side has attachment points for a power cable to be routed through a back portion of the electrical box. The wiring panel front side has a fixture configured to accept an outlet or switch module. The wiring panel physically isolates, yet electrically connects the attached power cable and the module. Module contacts provide electrical connection to the panel contacts. The panel fixture has protective structures that prevent inadvertent exposure to and short circuiting of the panel contacts. The electrical box is configured for internal placement of the wiring panel, allowing electrical box wiring and verification and electrical system activation prior to wall panel construction.

Abstract: A concealable electrical outlet box system for selectively concealing an electrical outlet box while the outlet is not in use. The concealable electrical outlet box system includes an outlet box having an outlet panel extending outwardly from an open top of the outlet box, a fixture coupling panel disposed from an edge of the outlet panel for coupling to a hinged cover panel such that the outlet box is selectively concealable within a fixture such as a cabinet.

Abstract: A contact member or bridge for an electrical connector includes a bridge strap with a base plate and an abutment member coupled to and extending from the bridge strap. The base plate extends substantially perpendicular to the bridge strap and has an internally threaded bore. An abutment member extends adjacent a side edge of the base plate, and has planar surface extending perpendicularly to and facing the base plate. A clamping plate overlies the base plate, has a substantially straight side edge adjacent the planar surface and has a through bore. A screw extends through the bore in the clamping plate and threadedly engages the threaded bore in the base plate.

Abstract: A rotatable power and data center with storage area (100) is disclosed which provides access, at a work surface level, to electrical power, communication signals and other types of desired electrical and/or communications input/output. The power and data center (100) includes a stationary housing (106). A pair of coupling connectors (134) are provided which allow the stationary housing (106) to be removably secured from a slot (102) formed within a work surface (104). A carriage (170) is rotatably coupled to the stationary housing (106) and is movable between closed and open positions. A recessed storage area (244) is formed by the housing (106) and carriage (170). Electrical receptacles (180) and communication receptacles (174) are mounted on the carriage (170). A cover (220) is also rotatably coupled to the housing (106). Electrical and communications devices can remain energized through the receptacles (174, 180) when the carriage (170) and cover (220) are in closed positions.

Abstract: The unitary flush mount electrical junction box of the present invention includes about its periphery a pair of axially extending flanges, an interior and an exterior flange, separated by a gap adequate to receive siding applied to the structure in which it is installed. The interior flange while adequate for resistance to water permeation is scored for easy removal in the situation where the electrical junction box is being installed in an existing sided structure and it is necessary to install the junction box through the existing siding. In order to accomplish attachment with the interior flange removed, apertures are provided in the rear of the junction box for insertion of fasteners appropriate to attach the junction box to the structure. The electrical junction box extends beyond the plane of the exterior flange to permit attachment of a variety of electrical fixtures or devices thereto.

Abstract: A connector which allows wave soldering of terminals followed by the application of potting material over the terminals, including a base holding the terminals and wall segments hingedly secured to the base surrounding the terminals. For the wave soldering operation, the wall segments are pivoted away from the terminals to be substantially parallel to the base. After the wave soldering operation, the wall segments are pivoted toward the terminals to form a wall surrounding the terminals for containing potting material.

Abstract: An two-piece siding box easily adapted for mounting various electrical devices such as outlets, switches, or light fixtures. The siding box includes a mounting block and a face plate. One end of the mounting block is fastened to an outdoor surface of a building near an electrical source The opposite end of the mounting block includes a peripheral wall and bosses within the peripheral wall that extend away from the surface of the building. An electrical device is fastened with screws to one or more bosses within the peripheral wall of the mounting block. The face plate includes a peripheral wall of a slightly smaller dimension than the peripheral wall of the mounting block. The face plate is brought in contact with the mounting block with the smaller peripheral wall of the face plate being slidingly engaged within the larger peripheral wall of the mounting block. A standard cover appropriate for the device mounted within the mounting block is then placed outside the face plate.

Abstract: An enclosure is provided which includes a housing having deployable panels to accommodate hub hardware of different dimensions. The enclosure is hingedly connected to a mounting structure or a wall and constructed with symmetrical features so that the housing can be inverted for hinged opening in either direction to access the hub hardware enclosed therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrical wiring devices such as electrical receptacles, switches, and the like, and more particularly to wiring devices with a clamp for the ground connections to such devices. The present invention includes a pressure plate which engages the ground plate of a receptacle with legs of a pressure plate disposed within correspondingly shaped recesses adjacent the ground plate of the receptacle, so that the pressure plate is substantially constrained from rotation relative to the ground plate so that a wire can be received between the ground plate and the pressure plate when the screw is backed out a sufficient distance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrical wiring devices such as electrical receptacles, switches, and the like, and more particularly to wiring devices with a clamp for the ground connections to such devices. The present invention includes a pressure plate which engages the ground plate of a receptacle with legs of a pressure plate disposed within correspondingly shaped recesses adjacent the ground plate of the receptacle, so that the pressure plate is substantially constrained from rotation relative to the ground plate so that a wire can be received between the ground plate and the pressure plate when the screw is backed out a sufficient distance.