With Box Or Housing Mounting Means Patents (Class 174/58)
  • Patent number: 8704090
    Abstract: An in-floor electrical floor-box assembly includes a rectangular or nearly square metallic housing and a non-metallic riser with integral flange assembly having a rectangular flange that mates with the rectangular housing and an integral cylindrical riser for providing access to the electrical components through a round cover and finish flange. A low-voltage divider assembly separates cables carrying different voltages within the riser to reduce interference between the cables and any one of a variety of sub-plates having different configurations for accommodating a variety of multi-service or single service electrical functionality can be incorporated with the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher A. Carbone, Dale A. Drechsler, Thomas L. Scanzillo
  • Patent number: 8697990
    Abstract: A power conditioner assembly includes: first and second brackets and a power conditioner. Each bracket includes a rear portion adapted to attach to a rear portion of an equipment rack and a front portion that extends frontwardly. The power conditioner includes a housing having a rear panel, a first side panel mounted to the first bracket and a second, opposed side panel mounted to the second bracket. The power conditioner is mountable to the brackets in a plurality of orientations including: a rearward orientation with the rear panel oriented substantially vertically; and at least one angled orientation with the rear panel at an oblique angle to vertical. The brackets may also be adapted to attach to other mounting surfaces and/or other brackets may be provided for this purpose to provide additional mounting options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: WirePath Home Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David G. Moore, John Hatcher, Mark H. Linton
  • Patent number: 8686287
    Abstract: A surface mount electrical box for mounting on walls with shallow wall cavities. The surface mount electrical box includes an outer frame with shallow sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending orthogonally from the sidewalls. Box sidewalls extend orthogonally from the peripheral wall and are closed by a back wall to form an electrical enclosure therein. Component connection points for an electrical component are included on the outer frame. A first fastening arrangement includes bosses on the outer frame for accepting fasteners therein for securing the surface mount box directly to the wall covering surrounding a shallow wall cavity. A second fastening arrangement includes apertures in the back wall for accepting fasteners therein for securing the surface mount box directly to the substrate underlying a shallow wall cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 8680394
    Abstract: A cover plate assembly and an electrical box are provided for mounting one or more electrical wiring devices. The cover plate assembly can be modified to provide a single gang, double gang or triple gang assembly for mounting the wiring devices. The cover plate assembly includes a collar forming a mud ring having at least one removable portion which can be removed to form an open side of the collar. An adapter is attached to the cover plate assembly at the open side of the collar to enlarge the dimensions of the collar to receiving a plurality of electrical wiring devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Mahran H. Ayrton
  • Patent number: 8669471
    Abstract: Electrical accessories and associated methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of electrical junction boxes. Each electrical junction box includes at least one wall with a pair of spaced apart holes, wherein the holes are sized and shaped to receive a pair of corresponding mounting devices. The system also includes at least one bracket. The bracket includes a pair of spaced apart mounting devices, wherein the mounting devices are sized and shaped to protrude through the pair of corresponding spaced apart holes in the plurality of electrical junction boxes. At least one of the plurality of electrical junction boxes is maintained in a relative stationary position with respect to the at least one bracket when the pair of spaced apart mounting devices protrudes through the respective pair of spaced apart holes in the wall of the at least one electrical junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: Richard Temblador, Mark Doughty Dixon, Randy Deon Kummer
  • Patent number: 8671292
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems provide processing capabilities while utilizing power received via an Ethernet. A computing device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and data, internal power supply circuitry for extracting power from the Ethernet connector, and a Central Processing Unit (CPU) for receiving the power. A housing may encompass the components of the computing device and be configured for installation in an electrical wall box. The housing may include a display or connectors for peripherals. A system includes at least two computing devices. Each device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and communicating with other devices and are installed within a housing within an electrical wall box. One device has a display for receiving user input instructions for transmittal to another device, while another device has a peripheral connector for controlling a peripheral according to the instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: American Megatrends, Inc.
    Inventor: Clas Gerhard Sivertsen
  • Patent number: 8658895
    Abstract: A pre-wired TV bridge kit including a kit, package, or assembly of components for mounting a TV to a wall while eliminating disruption to the visible wall surface. The kit includes a first pre-wired electrical box with a pre-wired receptacle and attached electrical cable, a second pre-wired electrical box connected to the opposite end of the electrical cable, and a cord grip and flexible cord secured to the second electrical cable. Both electrical boxes include rotatable flags to enable installation to existing walls. The pre-wired TV bridge kit simplifies the task of providing an electrical outlet on a portion of the wall that is remote from an existing outlet. After mounting the pre-wired TV bridge kit to a wall, the flexible cord is simply plugged into an existing outlet in order to feed power through the flexible cord to power the first and second pre-wired electrical boxes and the TV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 8658893
    Abstract: An electrical device including a device body having a rear section configured to fit into an electrical box and at least one device mounting tab having an aperture for a fastener, a front section secured directly to the rear section, and an interchangeable face removably secured to the front section. The interchangeable face may include a frame surrounding a movable element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Nathaniel A. Falendysz, Thomas A. Miserendino, John Klein, Samuel Dumpe
  • Patent number: 8658894
    Abstract: A temporary cover for covering a central opening in an electrical box cover plate is disclosed. The cover has a front wall, a side wall forming a rim around the periphery of the front wall, a connecting mechanism on the rim for releasably connecting the temporary cover to the box cover plate in a position in which the front wall of the temporary cover is spaced forward from the central opening in the box cover plate, and a release mechanism on the front wall for removing the temporary cover from the box cover plate. The rim of the temporary cover is configured to function as a guide for guiding a cutting tool to cut an opening in the wall member prior to installing an electrical device in the electrical box. A cover assembly including such a temporary cover is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Martin L. Witherbee
  • Patent number: 8658913
    Abstract: The invention concerns a control box arrangement (1) with a control box (2) and a mounting plate (4) having a front side (18) and a rear side (11) and an opening (5) in which the control box (2) is inserted from the front side (18). It is endeavored to enable simple mounting and dismounting. For this purpose, the control box (2) includes at least one locking bar (7), which rests on the rear side (11) in a mounting position (9), a mounting element (10) being insertable in the control box (2) to displace the locking bar (7) to the mounting position (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Jerry Hultgreen, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 8650743
    Abstract: An adjustably mountable electrical device with one or more yokes coupled to the electrical device, at least one electrically conductive strap, and an electrical device face, wherein a distance between the electrical device face and at least one of the yoke, the strap and an electrical box mounting screw aperture is adjustable after the electrical device is mounted to the electrical box. The system may comprise mounting flanges that may have threaded hubs or the system may further comprise an electric device having front and back shells moveable on a track in response to depression of a button allowing for movement of the back shell so that the electric device may be mounted having its face coplanar with a front wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn, Nathaniel A. Falendysz, Marcus J. Shotey, Iven Dieterle, Thomas A. Miserendino
  • Patent number: 8632040
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes a support beam that spans a distance along a first surface of a planar object. The apparatus also includes a mounting bracket that includes a channel shaped to receive at least a portion of the support beam to suspend the mounting bracket from the support beam. The mounting bracket also includes at least one mounting point configured to attach the mounting bracket to an electronic device. The apparatus further includes a trim bezel configured to attach to the electronic device. The trim bezel includes a trim bezel surface. The apparatus additionally includes a set screw coupled to the channel and the support beam. The set screw is configured to adjust a gap between the mounting bracket and the support beam to adjust the bezel surface with respect to a second surface of the planar object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Mass, Patanjali Peri
  • Patent number: 8633384
    Abstract: An electrical box including an outer shell having at least four sides extending from a rear wall to an open top at a front surface and a box mounting tab protruding from two of the at least four sides, an inner shell having at least four sides, a front surface, and at least two device securing protrusions each having an aperture adjacent to each of the at least two sides, each device securing aperture including an opening extending toward the open top of the electrical box, the inner shell movable within the outer shell in a direction away from the rear wall, and wherein the inner shell front surface and the outer shell front surface are coplanar when the inner shell is in a rearmost position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20140014389
    Abstract: A power conditioner assembly includes: first and second brackets and a power conditioner. Each bracket includes a rear portion adapted to attach to a rear portion of an equipment rack and a front portion that extends frontwardly. The power conditioner includes a housing having a rear panel, a first side panel mounted to the first bracket and a second, opposed side panel mounted to the second bracket. The power conditioner is mountable to the brackets in a plurality of orientations including: a rearward orientation with the rear panel oriented substantially vertically; and at least one angled orientation with the rear panel at an oblique angle to vertical. The brackets may also be adapted to attach to other mounting surfaces and/or other brackets may be provided for this purpose to provide additional mounting options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: David G. Moore, John Hatcher, Mark H. Linton
  • Patent number: 8629348
    Abstract: A fire resistant assembly which may be used to ensure the fire resistance of a fire barrier such as a wall, comprising a first layer having a lumen therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, and a box having a cavity defined by a wall, an opening in the wall, and a flange proximate the opening, wherein the box is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and wherein the opening is disposed on the lumen of the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
    Inventor: Happy Moselle
  • Patent number: 8610004
    Abstract: A mounting tray for a supporting and electrical component relative to an opening in a wall can include a rear wall that defines an opening. A sidewall can extend outwardly from the rear wall and collectively define a pocket with the rear wall. The sidewall can have an outer lip. An outer flange can extend around the sidewall at a position intermediate to the outer lip and the rear wall from a first location at the sidewall to a second location at an outer perimeter. The outer perimeter of the outer flange is offset inboard of the opening in the wall in an installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Denis Solan
  • Patent number: 8598454
    Abstract: An electrical box has four sides that define a rectangular space. The box has flanges extending outward from opposite sides, for mounting the box to a stud or other structure. One of the flanges has one or more tabs, outward protrusion(s) that fit into one or more openings in the flange on the opposite side. The fitting of the one or more tabs into the one or more openings allows two such electrical boxes to be conveniently located at the same height, on opposite sides of the stud. The tab(s) and opening(s) automatically align the boxes with each other. The result is an easier and accurate installation, with less time and effort expended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventor: Raymond S. Laughlin
  • Patent number: 8599540
    Abstract: A structure for storing and cooling electronics comprising a frame support, an internal equipment chamber mounted to the frame support, wherein the internal equipment chamber comprises a tubelike structure defining openings in a front and a back of the internal equipment chamber, and wherein the internal equipment chamber is configured to support electronic equipment such that the weight of the electronic equipment is born by the frame support and not the internal equipment chamber, and a plurality of removable panels disposed around the frame such that a gap is formed between the exterior of the internal equipment chamber and the plurality of removable panels, wherein air may circulate in the gap between the internal equipment chamber and the plurality of removable panels to help regulate a temperature within the internal equipment chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Pedro A. Fernandez
  • Patent number: 8592694
    Abstract: In one general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom. In another general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the main portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the knockout portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Mark Bennett, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Derek Ian Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8584895
    Abstract: An electrical device cover comprises a base with an opening in a back wall of the base sized to receive an electrical device and a lid coupled to the base at a first base end through a hinge, the lid pivotable between and open position and at least one closed position. The base comprises a notch on a base wall extending away from the first base end. A first lid end is hingedly coupled to the first base end such that the first lid end is selectively adjustable with respect to the base toward and away from the second base end. A lid pin extends from the lid towards the notch when the lid is in at least one closed position wherein the lid pin seats in the notch when the first lid end is selectively adjusted toward the second base end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard L. Cleghorn, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Marcus J. Shotey, Kenneth C. Booth
  • Patent number: 8581098
    Abstract: A socket box, equipped with means allowing it to be fixed to a circular opening made in the wall of a block of a building's wall upon an expansion effect of the socket box's structure, whose structure portions are displaced by using expansion screws, which, when turned, cause the socket box to be locked in opening made in block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Torniplast Artefatos Plasticos Ltda
    Inventor: Paulo Cesario Von Gal
  • Patent number: 8575484
    Abstract: An adjustable-depth ring assembly for mounting an electrical device in an electrical box that is accessible through a wall opening in a wall member disposed forward of the electrical box. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an extension ring, an abutment device, an electrical device, and a finish cover plate forming a pre-assembled unit. The unit is free of any connection with the box cover plate and the electrical box prior to field installation of the unit to connect the unit to the box cover plate and the electrical box. In another embodiment, the assembly includes an abutment device on the extension ring movable from a non-abutting position to an abutting position projecting outward beyond a perimeter of the extension ring for abutting a front surface of a wall member when the extension ring is moved to an installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Martin L. Witherbee
  • Patent number: 8575483
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms (“ICFs”) In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is movable between a storage position and an inserted position and the anchoring member is operable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position includes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for instance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ipex Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Sébastien Gauthier
  • Patent number: 8569619
    Abstract: An electrical device mounting assembly for flush wall mounting of an electronic device that requires both power and low voltage connections. The assembly enables recessed mounting of all electrical components, wiring, cabling, and plug ends of electrical cords behind the wall surface. The mounting assembly includes a mounting frame, a trim plate, and rotatable clamp arms to enable rapid mounting to a wall. The mounting assembly enables mounting of either a high voltage or low voltage mounting plates at an angle with respect to the wall surface, thereby minimizing the depth of the mounting frame while providing a substantial enclosure for recessing plug ends of electrical cords and low voltage cables. The mounting assembly enables consolidation of power and signal hookups for a TV, home entertainment system, or similar electronic device in a single assembly that is recessed within the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 8563857
    Abstract: An old construction box that is combined with an adapter clip to securely anchor the construction box with an opening provided in a finished wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Lloyd Barnes
  • Patent number: 8558110
    Abstract: An electrical box including a peripheral wall defining an outer perimeter and having a first end opposite a second end along a central axis, a first opening in the first end, a second opening in the second end, a dividing wall located between the first opening and the second opening, and wherein the first opening is arranged to secure a first electrical device on a first side of a structural wall and the second opening is arranged to secure a second electrical device on a second side of the structural wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Gabor Budahazi, John Klein, Thomas A. Miserendino, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn
  • Patent number: 8536452
    Abstract: An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes including a base frame having a guide tab, a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame. A ratchet mechanism having a ratchet plate on the base frame including a plurality of steps, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame including an angled end tab and an angled mid tab protruding from the box shaped frame for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps. The sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Orbit Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Afshin Jafari
  • Patent number: 8503183
    Abstract: An input/output module for a building automation system includes a mounting plate, a circuit board, and a cover. The mounting plate has at least two fastener receptacles (24-30) positioned to align with fastener receptacles of a standard electrical junction box (90). The mounting plate further includes at least two openings, each opening sized to receive one or more wires therethrough. The circuit board supports an interface circuit configured to communicate on a building network. The circuit board also includes device input terminals and device output terminals. The interface circuit is configured to provide an interface between the building network and devices connected to the input and output terminals. The circuit board is configured to be mounted to the mounting plate. The cover is sized to fit over the mounting plate and circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve R. Hamilton, Michael B. Strozewski, Jian Fang Wang, Yuan Zhang
  • Patent number: 8497424
    Abstract: A universal electrical box which includes a body having at least one opening for receiving an electrical device. The device can also include at least one mounting bracket coupled to the body, and at least one frame configured to be coupled to the at least one body. In addition there is at least one duplex electrical mounting plate configured to couple to the at least one frame. In this case, the duplex electrical mounting plate is configured to receive a duplex electrical device. In addition, there is at least one sealing gasket configured to be coupled to the body between the at least one frame and the body. This design allows for a universal configuration which allows for multiple different types of electrical devices to be coupled to the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Cosmo Castaldo
  • Patent number: 8492651
    Abstract: A housing is used to accommodate electrical switching components. The housing includes a housing body, a cover, and a seal between the housing body and the cover. The cover is fastened to the housing body using fastening elements. A smooth transition is formed between the side parts of the housing body and the cover on the housing side having the seal. Thus a particularly easy to clean housing can be provided, wherein the housing meets the exceptional hygienic requirements that exist, for example, in the field of the food industry or in medical fields. In the housing as descried, soiling can no longer collect on the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Timo Schindler
  • Patent number: 8477481
    Abstract: A ballast for a florescent or HID lamp includes a housing enclosing florescent or HID lamp ballast electronic components; a plurality of lead wire extending from a side of the housing; and a ballast plate mounted to a housing lower side. The ballast plate is shaped as a planar member having ballast plate sidewalls and includes an adapter plate bottom opening disposed on the ballast plate; and a retainer retaining the ballast plate to the housing. The retainer is secured to the ballast plate, and the ballast plate directs the wire from the side of the housing through the adapter plate bottom opening. An adapter plate front opening is formed on the ballast plate and receives the plurality of lead wire extending from the side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Kanghong Zhang, Brandon Yuan
  • Patent number: 8471145
    Abstract: A terminal box has a box body that has a shape of a box having an opening on one surface, has a body-side hinge structure on an end thereof, and accommodates therein an output-cable connecting unit, and a cover that has a cover-side hinge structure forming a hinge structure with the body-side hinge structure, that is pivotally supported by the hinge structure an end thereof so as to pivotally open or close the opening of the box body. The hinge structure has an attitude holding structure that holds an attitude of the cover at a position where the cover is at a predetermined angle with respect to the box body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Issei Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20130146324
    Abstract: A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas, Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Christa R. Anderson
  • Patent number: 8450608
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electrical junction box having a new structure that can restrain noises from leaking through a support member and can advantageously secure a fixing strength onto the support member in the electrical junction box fixed on a support member by inserting an arm section projecting from a box main body into an attaching aperture in the support member. An arm section is loosely inserted into a support member. The arm section is provided on its extending distal end with an engaging portion that is pushed through an attaching aperture in the support member into an interior of the support member to be engaged with a rear surface of the support member. The arm section is integrally provided with a first wall portion opposed through the support member to the engaging portion. The first wall portion covers the attaching aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Atsuro Orihara
  • Patent number: 8450609
    Abstract: A signal interface includes a support structure having a pivotally supported cover and side wings. A latching mechanism is provided to secure the cover to the side wings in both stowed and deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher Clifton, Dean L. Jones, Philip S. Mitchell, David Myers, James M. Pruett
  • Patent number: 8445778
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Emerson Merritt, Chandrakanthtrao Gireeshrao, Jeffrey Francis Kane, Robert Alan Krosky
  • Patent number: 8445779
    Abstract: A two gang electrical box that greatly reduces the time and effort required to mount one or two electrical components to a wall or similar surface. Wall preparation requires only the use of a standard hole saw thereby greatly minimizing installation time. The two gang electrical box includes a plate with an opening therein and a substantially circular sidewall extending from the plate at the periphery of the opening and terminating in a rear wall. Mounting fasteners extending through the plate include clamp arms thereon for securing the electrical box to a wall. The clamp arms can be rotated to either an inward position or an outward position. The sidewall is provided with open areas or recesses to fully accommodate the clamp arms when rotated to the inward position thereby enabling the peripheral wall and clamp arms to pass easily within the wall opening created by the standard size hole-saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 8440918
    Abstract: An assembly includes at least one electronic component, a bus bar electrically connected to the electronic component and having a connection portion, a case receiving both the electronic component and the bus bar and having first and second openings, and a drop prevention member having a drop prevention wall. The connection portion of the bus bar is to be connected with a terminal of an external connector by engaging a first engaging member to be placed inside the case through the first opening and a second engaging member provided in the external connector. In the assembly, there is defined, by the drop prevention wall, the connection portion of the bus bar, and part of the external connector, a confinement space for confining the first engaging member and thereby preventing it from dropping outside the confinement space during establishment of the engagement between the first and second engaging members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Kazurou Matsumoto, Akira Nakasaka
  • Patent number: 8437119
    Abstract: To provide an electrical junction box that can maintain a stable assembly condition between a box main body and a cover member, even if locking mechanisms are not provided on a whole periphery of the electrical junction box. An electrical junction box includes a box main body and a cover member. One of the box main body and the cover member is provided on at least a single of side portions of the one peripheral wall with a locking mechanism. An elastic rib that protrudes from an inner peripheral surface of the one peripheral wall at one of the side portions is pressed onto a fitting projection piece. A side portion is provided with a support wall that is opposed to and spaced apart from the inner peripheral surface. The fitting projection piece is held in a space between the inner peripheral surface and the support wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Masahiro Tagano
  • Patent number: 8426731
    Abstract: Disclosed are a photovoltaic battery module and a junction box assembly. The junction box assembly comprises a junction box and a base plate assembled with the junction box. The junction box comprises an insulated housing, the conductive terminals and the water-resistant members. The bottom of the junction box disposes the first openings. The water-resistant members disposed at the first openings have second openings whose areas are smaller than those of the first opening. The base plate disposes the third openings whose areas are smaller than those of the first opening. The third openings are assembled with the first openings and the second openings. Pairs of wing portions provided with a first preset distance, which is shorter than the width of the junction box, are aligned at both lateral sides of the base plate. The average width of the base plate is not greater than 50 millimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: K.S. Terminals Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Hsin Lin
  • Patent number: 8415563
    Abstract: An electrical box including at least four sides extending from a bottom to an open top and at least two device securing protrusions each having an aperture adjacent to each of at least two sides, each device securing aperture including an opening extending toward the open top of the electrical box, at least one mounting slot within one of the at least four sides, a mounting screw extending through the at least one mounting slot and adapted to secure the electrical box to a stud, and wherein the mounting screw is manipulated from within the open top and permits movement of the electrical box relative to the stud when the mounting screw is at least partially disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin
  • Patent number: 8410361
    Abstract: To provide an electrical junction box in which an electrical junction box body includes one casing and the other casing, the other casing is prevented from being lifted from the one casing, and a bracket can be attached to a peripheral wall portion of the other casing stably and strongly. One casing is fitted in the other casing. A peripheral wall portion of the other casing is provided on an outer peripheral surface with engagement lock portions. A bottom wall section of the one casing is exposed from an opening defined by the peripheral wall portion. A fitting projection portion is provided on the bottom wall section near the engagement lock portions. The bracket is mated with the engagement lock portions. The fitting projection portion is mated with a fitting recess provided in the bracket to attach the bracket to the other casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yukinori Kita
  • Patent number: 8403277
    Abstract: A bracket is disclosed for mounting an electrical box on a mounting bar. The bracket comprises a front jaw and a rear jaw. The jaws are movable toward an open position for allowing movement of the bracket relative to the mounting bar and toward a closed position for gripping the mounting bar at a selected position along the mounting bar. The jaws are biased toward the closed position. An electrical box is attached to the front jaw. In one embodiment, the front jaw, rear jaw and a spring for urging the jaws closed are integrally formed from a single piece of sheet metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, Brandon Michael Tally
  • Patent number: 8404971
    Abstract: A camera mounting assembly for mounting a security camera, detector, or electrical fixture directly to an indoor or outdoor surface. The camera mounting assembly includes an electrical box with adapted for use with several mounting adapters. A ceiling mounting adapter enables mounting the electrical box directly to the ceiling or to a down rod secured to the ceiling. A wall mounting adapter enables mounting the electrical box directly to a wall. A corner mounting adapter enables mounting the electrical box to an outside corner. The mounting adapters include a substantially thick face plate that can accept fasteners for securing a camera or fixture directly to the face portion. A camera adapter plate and a mounting bar are provided for mounting cameras or fixtures having a small base diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 8403289
    Abstract: A universal bracket is provided for mounting electrical boxes. The bracket includes a generally rectangular first plate having at least one aperture defined within the first plate. The aperture is shaped to provide access to an electrical box mounted to the first plate, and further includes first and second pairs of diagonally opposite corners. A second plate extends rearward and substantially perpendicular to the first plate and located proximate a first side of the aperture. The first plate further includes one or more fastening portions and a plurality of mounting holes disposed about the fastening portions. One or more of the mounting holes are positioned for mounting the bracket to a vertical structural member adjacent either of two opposite sides of the bracket or a horizontal element adjacent a third side of the bracket, maintaining a particular bracket orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Eric R. Rinderer
  • Patent number: 8389858
    Abstract: A while-in-use electrical box cover with an improved hinge mount is provided that prevents damage to the box cover when the hood is overstressed in the open position. A hood attaches to the base of the box cover by way of a hood hinge mount and a base hinge mount. A hinge pin, or some variance thereof, is used to couple the hood hinge mount and base hinge mount while maintaining free rotation of the pin. Hinge mounts are located in multiple positions allowing for horizontal or vertical mounting options of the hood. Some of the hinge mounts comprise compressible slots to prevent undue stresses which could potentially damage the hood or the hinge mounts located on the hood and base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Drane
  • Patent number: 8389855
    Abstract: A system for mounting a pair of signal-receiving devices recessed within a building surface includes a base housing having an inner chamber and positionable behind a building surface and/or furniture surface. A front has a first opening, and a wall has a second and third opening. A secondary housing is positionable adjacent the base housing and has an interior space. A first aperture is positionable in communication with the second opening. A second aperture is positioned in spaced relation from the base housing's wall. A first signal receiver is positionable within the interior space and is connectable to a first signal carrier. A second signal receiver is positionable within the inner chamber and has a second connector positionable adjacent the third opening and connectable to a second signal carrier. A base housing cover plate is positioned to cover at least a part of the base housing first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Dean Plankell
  • Patent number: 8383937
    Abstract: An auxiliary support case for at least one piece of electrical equipment to be wall-mounted is described, such that a mounting seat is defined, which is suitable to receive and hold said at least one piece of electrical equipment. The support case can be removably fixed to a wall-mounted case according to at least two different positions, thereby allowing respective orientations to said at least one piece of electrical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: BTICINO S.p.A.
    Inventors: Renato De Ambroggi, Enrico Pianezzola
  • Patent number: 8383935
    Abstract: An adapter for a wellhead, the well having a casing and a submersible electric pump mounted within the casing, the casing having an upper end and an upwardly opening bore, the adapter including a base plate having forward and rearward ends, the base plate's rearward end being fitted for mounting over the casing's upper end and having a bore opening aperture therethrough, the base plate's forward end being forwardly oblongated and having a wire passage aperture therethrough; an annular case retaining flange having forward and rearward ends, the annular case retaining flange being fixedly attached to and extending downwardly from the base plate; a switch box having a ceiling, a floor, a left wall, a right wall, and a rear wall, the ceiling incorporating the base plate's forward end and the rear wall incorporating the annular case retaining flange's forward end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jeff Wiechman
  • Patent number: RE44546
    Abstract: A modular electrical wiring component comprises includes a wiring module having a wiring portion for coupling to a source of electrical power and a user-accessible portion configured to accept and provide electrical power to a functional module that provides a selected electrical distribution function, wherein the wiring module is configured to accept the functional module without access to the wiring portion. The modular electrical wiring component also comprises includes an adjustable plaster ring configured to couple to the wiring module and to an electrical junction box, wherein the adjustable plaster ring provides a variable distance between the electrical junction box and the wiring module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Gorman