Abstract: A recessed electrical outlet box which includes a body that is selectably connected to a cover by either a first or a second hinge assembly. The body includes a back wall, a face plate, a side wall and an interior, wherein the side wall extends between the back wall and face plate and the face plate has an opening for accessing the interior. The interior includes a recessed pair of bosses and a pair of mounting holes, which can be used for mounting electrical devices in the interior. The first and second hinge assemblies have a first hinge axis and a second hinge axis, respectively, and are attached to the face plate and cover so that the first hinge axis is substantially perpendicular to the second hinge axis.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes a body, a face, an outer junction, an inner junction, and a pass-through. The body has an inner surface and an outer surface that are separated without an opening. The outer junction is adjacent the outer surface of the body. The inner junction is adjacent the inner surface of the body. The pass-through is at least partially contained within the body and it electrically couples the inner and outer junctions.

Abstract: A device (100) for receiving electrical components and wiring and adapted for mounting between adjacent studs of a wall structure, the device (100) includes means forming a composite chamber and having a box (100) with parallel, spaced apart right and left side panels (102, 103) for attachment to studs and spaced apart top and bottom panels (104, 105) having ends joined to ends of the right and left panels (102, 103) and arranged so as to form a housing chamber (112) at least partially forming the composite chamber. At least one framework (225) is movable between a first position within the composite chamber and a second position outside the composite chamber, the one framework (225) being shaped and arranged to receive electrical components.

Abstract: A telescoping in-use cover plate that includes at least two inter-fitting members that enable the cover to be retracted to the wall when not in use and expanded to increase the depth of the outlet cover and allow a plug to be plugged into the outlet when the cover is closed. Specific implementations allow for vertical and horizontal mounting and installation, knockouts and/or adapter plates for conversion to alternate electrical configurations.

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: A versatile device that enables at least one receptacle to be installed in a raceway system. The versatile device includes a hanging box and a faceplate adapter. The hanging box is secured to the raceway system and the faceplate adapter is positioned over the hanging box and secured to the raceway system. The hanging box has a compartment that houses at least one receptacle and a removable divider wall that is positioned within the compartment. The faceplate adapter has a main body with an aperture for providing access to the hanging box. The main body of the faceplate adapter also has a removable section that is positioned within the aperture such that removal of the removable section expands the aperture.

Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service on a brick wall. The assembly includes an electrical outlet box and an adapter. The adapter includes sidewalls defining an internal cavity, an open front, an open rear, and arcuate cable holders for temporarily holding electrical cables until they are routed into the outlet box. Outward extending tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the adapter for enabling secure anchoring of the adapter into a hole in a brick wall. The outlet box includes sidewalls, a hinged cover, and bosses for accepting an electrical device. A fastening arrangement is provided for securing the outlet box to the adapter. Electrical service is provided by mortaring the adapter into a hole in the wall, sliding the outlet box slid into the cavity of the adapter, and securing the outlet box to the adapter with the fastening arrangement.

Abstract: An electrical floor box for providing multiple services such as electrical service and communication service has a housing formed from a top section, a bottom section, and a middle section connecting the top and bottom section. The housing is covered by a cover that rests in a cover flange. The cover flange has a gutter for collecting any liquids that seep into the housing. A removable power panel rests in the interior of the housing and provides electrical receptacles. An accessory box for providing additional services such as compressed air and water can be attached to electrical floor box.

Abstract: An underground electrical utilities vault and distribution enclosure system comprises a grade level box, for storing underground cables, and a two-part lid comprising a pair of side-by-side cover plates that close the top of the box. One of the split cover plates has an access opening that interlocks with an above-ground pedestal housing. Connections to underground cables contained in the grade level box are made on a frame structure disposed in the pedestal housing. The split cover may contain a removable plug that normally rests at ground level before service is provided to the premises. When connections are provided to the premises, the plug is removed and the pedestal housing, having a base of the same configuration as the access opening, is snap-locked in the opening left by removing the plug. The interior of the pedestal housing contains connecting brackets such as mounting bars and/or a universal mounting plate for making the above-ground connections.

Abstract: A fastening device for mounting an electrical fixture suspended from an electrical junction box in a ceiling. When a mounting bracket assembly suspends the electrical junction box between two joists, the fastening device is an overlay positioned adjacent to each end-plate of the support bar. When the electrical junction box attaches directly to a joist, the fastening device is an overlay positioned inside a cavity of the electrical junction box. The overlay includes fastener openings that position a preset fastener to attach the end-plates to the spaced joists, or openings in the top wall of the cavity to attach the electrical junction box to a joist in the ceiling. The overlay also includes radial incisions, cut in a star pattern, that surround each fastener opening. When an installer tightens all of the fasteners, the star patterns open and allow the installer to easily pull-out and remove the overlay.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box and/or assembly is attachable to the wall stud. The assembly in one embodiment includes an outlet box having a perimetrical side wall, a back wall and open front face defining a box interior. The assembly may also include a communications frame or a ceiling light box. A mounting bracket is integrally formed with the box and extends from the side wall. The mounting bracket includes, integrally formed therewith, an attachment structure for directly securing the bracket to the stud and positionally fixing the bracket without the use of additional securement hardware. The bracket may be a U-shaped member having a planar face abutting the face of the stud and a pair of spaced apart arms extending therefrom for engagement with opposite sides of the stud.

Abstract: An electrical panel box which includes a cavity defined by a back face, two opposing side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall and a front face extending beyond the periphery of the side walls and top and bottom walls for securing the electrical panel box in a wall, the front face being fitted with mounting brackets on either its top edge or its bottom edge or both, the mounting bracket having secured thereto an access plate which allows the electrician access to the region directly above the top wall of the housing or the below the bottom wall of the housing so as to permit snaking of additional electrical conduit, cable or wires without having concern for contacting the main electrical conduit into the house thus causing a short or a flash and possible injury to the electrician.

Abstract: An electrical box having spring legs for supporting the box within a space between a pair of spaced-apart parallel concrete forms. The legs engage the inside surface of one form and bias the open end of the box against the inside surface of the other form. The legs and the bottom of the box are cooperatively configured to facilitate attachment of the legs to the box. A bendable strap is attached to the box for wrapping around reinforcing bars within the forms. The legs and strap hold the box in position when concrete is poured into the space between the forms. The entire box and support elements remain embedded within the finished concrete wall, and with the open end of the box exposed at an outer surface of the concrete wall.

Abstract: A wall outlet box having a plurality of walls defining an enclosure open at the front thereof is provided. The enclosure can include a back, opposing sides, a top, and a bottom. Forward facing edges of the enclosure can define a front periphery with a mounting lip extending therefrom for mounting the outlet box into a wall. At least one port is provided to engage with a dryer exhaust conduit and at least one measurement member extends from an edge of the port. The at least one measurement member can extend to at least a length approximately equal to a length of the protruding exhaust conduit sufficient to securely attach a flexible hose thereto, such that the exhaust conduit may be placed against the measurement member as a template prior to installation and cutting of the exhaust conduit and the outlet box.

Abstract: An electrical junction box is disclosed in one aspect of the present invention as including a housing; two or more wiring ports formed in the housing to accommodate electrical wiring routed into the housing; and tabs resiliently connected to the housing and substantially covering the wiring ports. The orientation of the tabs is varied to accommodate wiring entering the wiring ports from different directions. Due to their resilient characteristics, the tabs deflect upon routing wire through the wiring ports and allow the tabs to clamp down on the wires.

Abstract: A box for electrical and communication receptacles is mounted in an opening in a furniture unit, and in particular, the top surface of an office conference table. The box has an opened top, and a cover is pivotably mounted to the opened top and movable between an opened position for providing access to the electrical and communications receptacles within the box, and a closed position in which access to within the box is restricted. The electrical receptacles within the box are coupled to an external source of electrical power by an electrical cord, and the communication receptacles within the box are coupled to external communication lines. The box is electrically grounded by the electrical cord coupling the box to the external source of electrical power. A wire is coupled between a surface of the grounded box and the pivotable cover to be in permanent engagement with the pivotable cover for providing continuous electrical grounding of the cover.

Abstract: An electrical box with a snap fit panel including a mounting arrangement. The panel can snap fit against an opening in the sidewall of the electrical box to form an electrical enclosure with an internal mounting arrangement for mounting the electrical box in either new work or old work applications. Providing a mounting arrangement integral with the panel instead of integral with the box provides a significantly larger internal volume than prior art one-piece molded electrical boxes with integral internal mounting arrangements. The internal mounting arrangement provides fasteners internal to the electrical box, thereby enabling retrofitting an old box with no disruption to the surrounding wall.

Abstract: An electrical box with sidewalls having a front edge and a flange extending transversely from the sidewalls at a set distance from the front edge. Knockouts in the sidewalls include multiple removable sections, which can be removed selectively as desired to create large or small openings for electrical cables. The sidewalls of the electrical box include an opening therein and a panel that can be inserted into the opening. The panel includes an internal mounting arrangement with captive fasteners for securing the electrical box to a stud. The flange provides a sealing surface for contacting the vapor barrier surrounding the box and thereby seals around the periphery of the electrical box. Duct seal is applied around the periphery of the cables at the knockout areas to provide an airtight seal for the electrical cables entering the electrical box.

Abstract: A recessed electrical outlet assembly for recessing a duplex receptacle or similar electrical device within a wall. The recessed electrical outlet assembly includes an electrical box and a frame member. The electrical box includes sidewalls and a back wall defining a cavity therein. The cavity is capable of receiving an electrical device therein. The frame member includes a laterally extending flange and a rearward-extending collar that is received within the sidewalls of the electrical box. Alignment tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the electrical box to enable easy alignment against a stud in either a new work or retrofit situation. Bosses provided on the outer sidewalls of the electrical box are angled away from the sidewalls and toward the front of the electrical box and include captive fasteners to simplify the installation of the recessed electrical outlet assembly to a wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting bracket having a plurality of apertures on both sides of a main body of the mounting bracket and a turning surface disposed at an angle of 90 degrees from a rear end of the main body. The invention is characterized in that the main body includes a positioning member at a predetermined position of the main body for temporarily fixing a nail or a screw, and the positioning member includes an accommodating space therein for receiving the nail or a screw and fixing the nail or a screw onto the main body.

Abstract: The present invention includes a modular electrical device for use in an electric circuit. The modular electrical device includes a wall plate defining a first opening, and a housing configured to be disposed within the first opening. The housing is configured to accommodate a frame member selected from the plurality of frame members. Each frame member is configured to accommodate at least one wiring assembly. The modular electrical device further includes an electrical wiring assembly chosen from a plurality of electrical wiring assemblies. Each of the plurality of electrical wiring assemblies has a different functional configuration, and each of the plurality of electrical wiring devices being sized to fit in the selected frame member. The modular electrical device further includes a set of terminal contacts selected from a plurality of sets of terminal contacts. Each set of terminal contacts is matched to accommodate one of the plurality of electrical wiring assemblies.

Abstract: A poke-thru fitting includes a plurality of stacked modules, each of the plurality of stacked modules being configured to retain at least a power receptacle and a communication receptacle, wherein an axial cross-sectional envelope of the fitting remains constant despite the number of the plurality of stacked modules.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical box mud ring member adapted to either receive an electrical device or receive an extending member adapted to both receive an electrical device and be elevated relative to the mud ring via one or more elevating fasteners. Either the mud ring member or the extending member, or both, have protrusions that maintain mechanical and electrical contact between the two members. The electrical box mud ring member preferably has frangible electrical device mounting plates.

Abstract: An assembly system for an electrical distribution box designed to allow pre-assembly of the electrical connections within the electrical distribution box before final assembly of the electrical distribution box within a vehicle.

Abstract: An enclosure includes an enclosure body section having a first side which is at least partially open. The enclosure body section includes a second side adjacent to the first side, the second side having a cut-out extending to and open along the at partially open area of the first side and defining a cable entry section of the enclosure. A closure member is mountable to the enclosure body section to at least partially cover the cable entry section.

Abstract: An extender and a method for making an extender for an electrical box is provided. The extender includes: a side wall having a length with first and second ends and a width with first and second edges, wherein the side wall is configured so that the first and second ends are in contact with each other. The extender also includes: a first member extending from the first end; a first embossed area on the first end; a second member extending from the second end; and a second embossed area on the second end. The first member is bent so that it contacts the second embossed area and the second member is bent so that it contacts the first embossed area to connect the first and second ends. The extender can have a pair of tabs extending from the first edge on opposing wall sections and each tab can have a mounting screw aperture.

Abstract: A mounting system for securing an electrical box within a wall of a building. The electrical box is of typical construction having an open side thereof. The mounting system consists of an elongated bracket having one end region secured to the wall structure and a generally rectangular opening therein sized to permit access to the open side of the electrical box. An adapter plate is mounted to the bracket with this adapter plate having a central opening that is also sized to permit access to the open side of the electrical box. The adapter plate is further configured with box mounting structure to secure the electrical box to the adapter plate.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket assembly for mounting an electrical box that includes: (a) a mounting bracket that includes a mounting plate having a first opening for receiving an electrical box and a rail having a first aperture; a mounting bracket attaching end; a mounting bracket mating end; a first pair of side walls and a pair of tabs; (b) an adapter plate that includes: a base plate having a track with a second aperture; an adapter plate attaching end; an adapter plate mating end; and a second pair of side walls; and (c) a fastener. The mounting bracket mating end slidably receives the adapter plate mating end and the first aperture in the rail aligns with the second aperture in the track. The fastener is inserted in the first and second apertures and tightened to secure the mounting bracket to the adapter plate.

Abstract: A two-tier cover assembly for a field service box. The two-tier cover assembly can be retrofitted to an existing field service electrical box to protect the electrical device that is housed therein. The cover assembly provides two configurations for protecting the electrical box, including an expanded and a collapsed configuration. In the expanded configuration, the cover assembly provides two cord openings that are accessible with the cover plate closed. In the collapsed configuration, the cord openings are completely closed to seal all openings and thereby protect the electrical device from rain, dirt, insects and other hazards.

Abstract: An electrical box assembly for nail-free mounting to a stud. The assembly includes an electrical enclosure and a bracket affixed to the enclosure, the bracket defining a stud receiving cavity and a clamping leg. The clamping leg extends into the stud-receiving cavity. The leg is being movable between a first stud-receiving position and a second stud-securing position whereupon insertion of the stud into the cavity moves the clamping leg from the stud-receiving position to the stud-securing position thereby securing the enclosure to the stud.

Abstract: A junction box extension method and apparatus for creating additional space proximate an existing junction box without having to remove the existing junction box. The junction box extension has an open box with a lip on one side and a rim on the other, a flange for holding the box proximate the existing junction box where the lip of the open box protrudes beyond the wall, and a cover to provide a finished appearance as the junction box extension engages the junction box to provide additional useable space.

Abstract: A device for protecting the surface of homes and surrounding soil from heating oil spillage during the filling process of a heating oil tank that is stored inside of or underneath the home. The device catches any spilled oil thereby protecting the home and preventing contamination of the surrounding soil. Traditional heating oil tanks must be refilled on a regular basis, usually via a fill tube that extends from the tank through an exterior wall of the home. Some spillage usually occurs during each filling procedure, causing cosmetic and environmental problems. The present device solves this problem by providing a device that protects the home and surrounding soil by catching any oils that spills during filling. It does so by providing an aluminum device, in the preferred embodiment, that covers the fill neck and vent line, and provides a basin in which the spilt oil can be caught.

Abstract: A two-piece electrical box including a box member having a channel formed in one sidewall. An insert can be locked into the channel to form an electrical enclosure. The insert includes an internal mounting arrangement for mounting the electrical box in either new work or old work applications. The combined box member and insert with the internal mounting arrangement provides an electrical box having a significantly larger internal volume than prior art one-piece molded electrical boxes.

Abstract: The present invention overcomes the deficiencies with respect to the prior art devices by providing a plurality of straps joined together with frangible members which can be separated to form a gang of one or more straps which are coupled together for mounting wiring modules to wall boxes. The number of straps in a gang of straps used to couple the wiring modules to the wall boxes is determined by the number of wall boxes that are being used. Each strap of the present invention has a single opening defined by two side members where each side member has projections interposed with recesses for capturing and holding a wiring module. The modular strap accurately positions, aligns and locates all of the wiring modules relative to each other and positions them to a flat plane.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting an electrical enclosure. The bracket assembly includes a bracket extending from an electrical enclosure and a flange extending from the bracket. The flange is designed to support one or more biasing structures which engage the support structure, such as a stud, to secure the bracket assembly thereto. The bracket assembly may further include gripping teeth to provide further securement thereto.

Abstract: A receptacle for enclosing low-voltage electronic devices and maintaining the integrity of a vapor barrier. The receptacle forms a cavity having an open side. The receptacle may be mounted within a wall having a vapor barrier and an outer layer. The vapor barrier may be sealed to the receptacle and the outer layer and the vapor barrier may extend over the receptacle to enclose the space within the cavity, thereby forming an airtight enclosure.

Abstract: A poke-thru fitting includes a plurality of stacked modules, each of the plurality of stacked modules being configured to retain at least a power receptacle and a communication receptacle, wherein an axial cross-sectional envelope of the fitting remains constant despite the number of the plurality of stacked modules.

Abstract: An electrical floor access system (100) is provided so as to be accessible to the electrical equipment of an office system (50). The electrical system (100) includes a number of access floor modules (102) jpositioned beneath an access floor (30). The electrical system (100) also includes junciton block cables (104) and junction blocks (108) which can be connected the junction block cables (104). The junciton blocks (108) serve to provide electrical interconnection and mounting for electrical receptacles and similar devices for interconnection with electrical equipment. The access floor modules (102) are substantially interchangeable with each other, and the junction block cables (104) are substantially interchangeable with each other so as to provide an electrical system as a modular system adapted to be sized and configured in a manner which does not require any substantial number of different types and/or sizes of cables and other electrical equipment.

Abstract: An assembly that enables easy mounting of an electrical box on an unfinished at a desired offset from the wall's eventual surface. The assembly includes an electrical box and a slide member. The slide member includes a flange having a rear surface, an opening therein, and arms extending rearwardly from the rear surface. The electrical box includes sidewalls having apertures therein, a front opening, a front edge, and a cavity for receiving an electrical device. The slide member is slideable with respect to the electrical box. A mounting arrangement is included on the flange for securing the slide member to the wall. A fastening and adjustment arrangement on the arms enables the box to be secured to the slide member and also enables easy adjusting of the offset of the front edge of the box from the wall surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cut-in box that is stabilized without the support of a neighboring stud. Tabs extend from some or all of the sidewalls of the box and retract to a position flush with the sidewalls while the box is inserted into an appropriate wallboard opening. Because the tabs are spaced from the front face of the box at a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wallboard, the tabs spring back to their original position when the front face of the box reaches a position that is essentially flush with the wallboard. A threaded rod projects from the rear wall of the cut-in box and is extensible to reach the sheet of wallboard opposite to the rear face of the cut-in box. The combined action of the tabs and of the threaded rod holds the cut-in box securely in place within the wallboard opening.

Abstract: A two-piece electrical box assembly for recessing a duplex receptacle or similar electrical device within a wall. An inner box portion is constructed of metal and includes sidewalls and a back wall defining a cavity therein. The cavity is capable of receiving the electrical device therein. An outer box portion includes an outward extending flange and provides a protective enclosure surrounding the inner box portion and the electrical device within the inner box portion. The electrical box assembly is capable of recessing into a hole in a wall until the outward extending flange is flush with the wall. A cover on the outer box portion can be closed to provide a rainproof enclosure therein for the plug ends of electrical cords while they are connected to the electrical device.

Abstract: An electrical outlet covering apparatus includes a housing that has a back wall and a peripheral wall. The back wall has a pair of openings extending therethrough that are alignable with one of a pair of female outlets. The peripheral wall includes has a bottom wall that has a slot therein. A covering includes a front wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends away from the front wall. The perimeter wall has an inner surface defining a cavity for receiving the housing. The covering is removably positionable on and over the housing. The perimeter wall has a notch therein that is aligned with the slot when the covering is positioned on the housing. A male power plug may be plugged into one of the female wall outlets and a cord attached thereto extended downwardly through the slot and notch.

Abstract: An electrical box has a side wall with at least one mounting flange that is contained completely within the perimeter of the side wall. The flange is coupled to the side wall along a common non-linear edge to resist bending of the flange along the joining edge with the side wall. In one embodiment, the electrical box has a substantially circular side wall with at least one recessed portion. The mounting flange is connected to the upper edge of the recessed portion and is positioned within a radius of the circular side wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a cordless device in a building or furniture structure to provide reduced wiring visualization and exposure, and methods for mounting, installing, and using such apparatus are provided. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a base housing having a base open front, a base backwall, a plurality of base sidewalls, and a base inner chamber. The base open front provides access to the base inner chamber and is sized large enough to allow the passage into and storage in the inner chamber of a combination of an alternating current power plug, an alternating current power cord, at least one male telephone jack connector, and a telephone cord. The apparatus also includes a power outlet housing connected to a base sidewall, the position of which thereby reduces overall depth of the apparatus within the building or furniture structure.

Abstract: An adapter plate to provide a stable supporting transition between the curvature of an exposed log in a log-construction building and electrical components to be installed into the log includes a substantially flat front side, a curved back side, and a center opening. The back side is provided with a smooth curvature complimentary to the curvature of the exposed log surface for snug installation thereto and tracking engagement therewith. The center opening is sized to slidably receive an electrical box into which the component is to be installed. The front side is configured to support the electrical box and for snug installation of the cover plate. The adapter plate is configurable for use with one or more electrical boxes ganged together. The adapter plate conceals the entire electrical box and the space between the component and the log.

Abstract: A low-voltage wiring box includes a pair of substantially parallel side walls wherein each of the side walls has a first end and a second end. The box also includes a top wall and a bottom wall coupling the first ends and the second ends, respectively, of each of the side walls. A pair of interior brackets are on at least on one wall of the side walls, the top wall, and the bottom wall. A reinforcement channel is on the top wall and the bottom wall. Bendable ribs are on a periphery of the side walls. Further, ribs are located on a periphery of at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall. In addition, a hinged-pane support panel is coupled to the side walls via the bendable ribs and to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall via the ribs.

Abstract: A siding block comprising an electrical junction box and a cover for mounting a light fixture to the exterior of a building. The electrical junction box includes a back wall, a front peripheral wall, and a recessed area within the back wall having one or more removable wall sections within the recessed area. One or more of the removable wall sections can be removed and an electrical cable connector inserted therein to provide strain relief attachment of an electrical cable therein. The electrical junction box includes two or more posts integral with and extending from the front peripheral wall and including fastener-accepting portions. The cover includes a central opening and a rear peripheral wall surrounding the central opening.

Abstract: A recessed electrical box including a flange having a rear surface formed to fit flush against siding. An inner cavity for accepting an electrical device extends well behind the flange. A removable cover is included for closing the inner cavity from the elements. The box is easily installed by forming a hole in the siding and sliding the box therein until the rear surface of the flange contacts the siding. The closeness of fit between the rear surface of the flange and the siding enables easy and rapid sealing between the box and the siding.

Abstract: An outlet box includes a main body having a top wall integrally formed with lateral walls, a bottom wall, and a back wall, wherein said top, lateral, bottom and back walls define an inner cavity therebetween, an electrical receptacle secured within the inner cavity, and at least one securing member adapted to secure the outlet box within a wall frame. The outlet box is secured to a feature within the wall frame by way of the at least one securing member prior to concrete being poured into the wall frame.

Abstract: A receptacle for enclosing low-voltage electronic devices and maintaining the integrity of a vapor barrier. The receptacle includes a base, and four side walls. Each side wall is joined to two adjacent side walls to form a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall is joined to the base and extends from it in a generally perpendicular fashion. The perimeter wall and base delineate a generally rectangular enclosure with five closed sides and one open side. A mounting flange is joined to the four side walls and extends from them in a generally perpendicular fashion. The receptacle is positioned within a wall of a building so as to allow at least one flange direct contact with a structural member. The structural members of the wall and the receptacle are both covered with a barrier film. The barrier film is sealingly attached to the flange.