Abstract: An electronics box for insertion into a wall box includes a housing having walls that define an inner volume. One wall includes an edge having part disposed along an outer surface of that wall, and a tab disposed within the inner volume at a distance from the outer surface of the wall and extending along a direction parallel to the outer surface of the wall. Another wall includes an edge having a part along an outer surface of that wall, and an opening completely surrounded by the wall at a distance from the edge of the wall. Upon the parts of the edges of the walls being brought in contact, the tab is inserted into the opening. The tab and the opening are dimensioned such that the tab securely fits into the opening and secures together the walls.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for modular junction boxes. Some modular junction boxes may, for example, comprise integral mating elements that are secured in position by mounting of one or more adapters, connectors, or fittings.

Abstract: An electronics box for insertion into a wall box includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a rear surface, at least one side surface, and an intermediate surface disposed part way between the top surface and the bottom surface and extending inward from the at least one side surface. A chamfer surface is disposed between an edge of the bottom surface and an edge of the rear surface, and is disposed at a particular angle with the respect to the bottom surface and has a particular length. The particular angle and the particular length are selected such that the housing is able to be tilted and then inserted into the wall box with the chamfer surface clearing the wall box.

Abstract: A stacking power outlet enclosure system for installation in a tower pedestal table, the tower pedestal table having a column extending up from a base. The stacking power outlet enclosure system including at least one enclosure and an electrical power outlet board within the enclosure. The electrical power outlet board having electrical power receptacles positioned on opposite sides of the board. The receptacles being accessible on opposite sides of the enclosure, the enclosure being insertable into the column, and the power receptacles being available through the column.

Abstract: A panel assembly including a main panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a first tab, a second tab, and an extension. The first tab defines a planar notch into which the extension is positioned to restrict movement of the first side panel and the second side panel.

Abstract: A plumbing service box assembly is described. The assembly includes a box with a positioning-debris cover configured to be received through an open face of the box and that includes a receiver that engages the plumbing fitting. Engagement with the receiver retains the plumbing fitting orientation and position during installation in a structure. The positioning-debris cover may be retained for aesthetic appearance and/or to resist actuation of the fitting. A trim-piece provides a finished appearance to the installation and retains the positioning-debris cover in position. Top and bottom walls of the box include interchangeable adaptor plates that adapt to various plumbing conduit sizes as well as drain outlets or couplings. A secondary debris cover that encloses the positioning-debris cover within the box and further protects against entry of debris is also provided.

Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as user-serviceable dimensionally-constrained devices. One example can include a first portion and a corresponding second portion. The example can also include a gap reduction assembly positioned along edges of the first portion and the second portion that biases the first and second portions toward one another. The example can also include an alignment assembly that laterally aligns corners of the first portion and the second portion and a locking assembly that locks the aligned corners of the first portion and the second portion against one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for an ionization device that includes a base portion, a first pair and a second pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from the base portion to form an upper edge, a top portion is engaged to the upper edge, and a cavity is formed within the base portion, the two pairs of opposed sidewalls, and the top portion. A probe assembly is in electronic communication with the top portion, wherein the probe assembly comprises a probe seat selectively secured to an exterior portion of a conduit of the existing environmental control system of the aircraft and a wire extends through the probe seat for supplying electrical current to an emission portion that emits ions.

Abstract: An electrical gang box adapted for use with drivers is disclosed. The electrical gang box includes a main compartment with a front opening sized and adapted to accept an electrical control and structure around the front opening to secure the electrical control within the front opening and within the main compartment. The electrical gang box also includes a lower compartment that extends below the main compartment, is set back from the front of the main compartment and is open to the main compartment along an upper portion. The gang box may also include one or more pairs of rails disposed on opposite interior walls. In such cases, a divider panel is sized to slide into and extend between the rails to divide the junction box. Multiple-gang boxes with these features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heating apparatus and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body defining an exhaust gas pathway, a heater flange component attached to an exterior of the container body, and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway and secured to the heater flange component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element, a bracket assembly that secures the at least one heater element in the container body, and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element to the bracket assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for an ionization device that includes a base portion, a first pair and a second pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from the base portion to form an upper edge, a top portion is engaged to the upper edge, and a cavity is formed within the base portion, the two pairs of opposed sidewalls, and the top portion. A probe assembly is disposed on the top portion, wherein the probe assembly comprises a probe seat selectively secured to an exterior portion of the top portion and a wire extends through the probe seat for supplying electrical current to an emission portion that emits ions.

Abstract: An electrical junction box 1, which is intended to be miniaturized, has a plurality of electric components and an installing portion on which the plurality of electric parts are installed. The installing portion is composed of a plurality of divided portions, and has fastening portions for connecting adjacent divided portions to each other, while adjusting the positions of the adjacent divided portions relative to each other.

Abstract: An in-floor electrical fitting has a lower body that includes two half-bodies made of intumescent material. Each half-body includes a removable access wall that is also made of intumescent material and that is inserted into slots formed in the half-body. The removable access wall has at least one reduced-thickness section that can be broken off from the removable access wall to create a passageway through the removable access wall. During installation, the two access walls can be removed to allow an installer to a lay a conduit that will pass through the passageway through each access wall when the access walls are reinserted. An installer can pass power wires from one small compartment to another through the conduit while complying with code requirements calling for the separation of power and data cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery carrier for an electric motor vehicle, having a tray 1 having a base 2 and a peripheral wall which protrudes from the base and a flange 4 which protrudes from the wall so as to be orientated in an outward direction, characterized in that the tray 1 is integrally produced as a folding component and in a materially integral manner from a plate 6, wherein in at least one the corner region 8 of the peripheral wall there is formed on a side wall 3 at least one joining plate 5 which overlaps the adjacent side wall 3 and the joining plate 5 and the adjacent side wall 3 are joined to each other.

Abstract: An electrical wire bridle is disclosed for use in an electrical junction box or electrical control panel. The bridle is comprised of a rectangular support member having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, an inner side and an outer side. The support member has a plurality of spaced-apart loop members which extend outwardly from the outer side thereof. The loop members are configured to have a tie secured thereto to enable one or more electrical wires to be secured to the support member. The support member has connectors thereon to enable bridles to be secured together in an end-to-end manner. The support member may be secured to the junction box or control panel by screws, rivets or adhesive tape.

Abstract: A kit for forming and installing an electrical box for housing at least one electrical device. The kit comprises a front segment having a rear and a rear segment having a front. The kit may also comprise at least one cover that is capable of being attached to the front segment. The cover has at least one opening through which an electrical device is accessible. The kit may further comprise a plurality of intermediate segments each having a front and a rear having attachment means that allow the segments to be securely attached in series.

Abstract: An in-floor electrical fitting has a lower body that includes two half-bodies made of intumescent material. Each half-body includes a removable access wall that is also made of intumescent material and that is inserted into slots formed in the half-body. The removable access wall has at least one reduced-thickness section that can be broken off from the removable access wall to create a passageway through the removable access wall. During installation, the two access walls can be removed to allow an installer to a lay a conduit that will pass through the passageway through each access wall when the access walls are reinserted. An installer can pass power wires from one small compartment to another through the conduit while complying with code requirements calling for the separation of power and data cables.

Abstract: A cable conduit electrical box including a base having at least one opening for receiving a cable conduit, a cover removably attachable to the base, and an adapter removably positioned on the base or the cover for sealing the at least one opening around the cable conduit. The adapter may be secured with mounting tabs or mounting apertures.

Abstract: A double-single stainless steel electrical junction box is configured to receive two single covers. A center bridge spans between the top and bottom surfaces to define a first and a second cover plate-mounting aperture adjacent each lateral side of the bridge. The interior compartment of the junction box is common to both of the first and second cover plate-mounting apertures. Electrical conduit hubs can be disposed above the top surface and below the bottom surface of the junction box to allow electrical wiring to reach the interior compartment.

Abstract: An in-floor electrical fitting has a lower body that includes two half-bodies made of intumescent material. Each half-body includes a removable access wall that is also made of intumescent material and that is inserted into slots formed in the half-body. The removable access wall has at least one reduced-thickness section that can be broken off from the removable access wall to create a passageway through the removable access wall. During installation, the two access walls can be removed to allow an installer to a lay a conduit that will pass through the passageway through each access wall when the access walls are reinserted. An installer can pass power wires from one small compartment to another through the conduit while complying with code requirements calling for the separation of power and data cables.

Abstract: Disclosed is a work vehicle having a weight that can be attached to a vehicle body frame. The weight is attached in such a manner that, over an entire length in a front/rear direction of the vehicle body and in a vertical direction of the vehicle body, an upper end portion of the weight is disposed in a same position as or upwardly of a lower end portion of the vehicle body frame, and at the same time in a same position as or downwardly of an upper end portion of the vehicle body frame.

Abstract: An in-floor electrical fitting has a lower body that includes two half-bodies made of intumescent material. Each half-body includes a removable access wall that is also made of intumescent material and that is inserted into slots formed in the half-body. The removable access wall has at least one reduced-thickness section that can be broken off from the removable access wall to create a passageway through the removable access wall. During installation, the two access walls can be removed to allow an installer to a lay a conduit that will pass through the passageway through each access wall when the access walls are reinserted. An installer can pass power wires from one small compartment to another through the conduit while complying with code requirements calling for the separation of power and data cables.

Abstract: An electrical box extender for repositioning an electrical box level with a newly installed wall surface. The box extender is a one-piece device including a frame member with rearward-extending sidewalls and corner members extend. A peripheral flange extending along the outer edge of the frame member includes an outward extending end flange. End flanges include an outer edge and side edges with the side edges including a plurality of paired side notches therein. Each paired side notch is in axial alignment with a plurality of slots extending along the end flange. A row of axially-aligned slots are aligned with an associated pair of side notches. Each row of axially-aligned slots and their associated notches defines breakaway flange portion on the end flange. The breakaway flange portions can be left intact or removed as needed for mounting of either a standard, mid-size, or max-size cover plate.

Abstract: A connection includes one or more hollow tubular members extending outwardly from an exterior surface of a first member, a first thread provided on an exterior surface of the one or more hollow tubular members, one or more apertures formed through a thickness of a second member and sized to receive therethrough the one or more hollow tubular members, and one or more third members having a second thread sized to operatively engage the first thread, whereby the second member is securely connected to the first member.

Abstract: A recessed fixture cover device comprising a plurality of components that may be economically and efficiently packed in an unassembled state for transport and/or shipping and then easily assembled to provide a thermal barrier, a fire barrier, an air barrier, a moisture barrier, and/or an insect intrusion barrier between the recessed fixture and the space immediately above and external to the installed cover device. An embodiment of a cover device may comprise two components that may be assembled to form a right-angled parallelepiped shape that lacks a bottom wall thereby allowing the cover device to be lowered onto and enclose a recessed fixture. One or more complimentary connections between abutting edges of the two components allow the two components to be either quickly assembled for use or disassembled for transport or storage thereby providing a benefit to both construction professionals and do-it-yourself property owners.

Abstract: A box includes a first cover and a second cover have engaging mechanisms which engage the one end of the first cover to the one end of the second cover, and have retaining mechanisms which retain the other end of the first cover to the other end of the second cover. The first cover and the second cover are fit to each other in a normal state when the engaging mechanisms are engaged with each other and the retaining mechanisms are retained normally. When an engagement between the engaging mechanisms is in an abnormal state, a projection abuts against at least the other of the one end of the first cover and the one end of the second cover so that a gap is formed and the interior component housed in the internal space can be seen through the gap.

Abstract: A self-supporting apparatus can be placed in an opening in an existing wall substrate. A frame assembly is configured with a perimeter that can be adjusted to correspond to the opening of the wall substrate. Opposing frame portions are movable in opposite directions with respect to each other to be expandable for contact with the opening. Each frame portion comprises a first side having a detent on one surface and a second side with at least one groove on a surface thereof. The surfaces of the opposing frame portions face each other. The detents and grooves are dimensioned to provide engagement, respectively, between grooves and dents of facing frame portion surfaces.

Abstract: A side cover structure of an electric connecting box includes a connecting box main body, an upper cover, and a side cover covering a side opening at the connecting box main body. The side cover includes a vertical shaft through upper and lower supporters, and the connecting box main body includes a bearing. The shaft is engaged slidably and rotatably around the bearing. The bearing includes a stopper preventing the side cover from drawing out upwardly when the side cover in closed condition is moved upwardly, and a receiver supporting the side cover higher than that in closed condition when the side cover is moved upwardly and rotated toward a direction to open. The bearing includes curved upper and lower bearings, and the upper bearing has a top end portion, and a bottom end of the top end portion acts as the stopper to abut on the lower supporter.

Abstract: A box main body which can smoothly attach cover members each other and prevent generation of abnormal noise is provided. An electric junction box has the box main body including two covers attached to each other and an electric power distribution unit. The box main body has two covers attached to each other. Furthermore, the box main body has a thin portion arranged in the inner wall of the upper cove, and a tapered portion projecting from a bottom surface of the thin portion toward the peripheral wall of the lower cover, and gradually tapering toward the peripheral wall of the lower cover.

Abstract: A self-supporting apparatus can be placed in a pre-set opening in an existing wall substrate. A frame assembly is configured with a perimeter that corresponds to the thickness of the wall substrate. The edge of the frame thus can be in fitting contact with the substrate opening. Flanges on opposite sides of the frame extend in the planar direction of the wall substrate to be in contact with the inner and outer surfaces of the substrate to maintain the frame in position in the wall and to strengthen the structure. The frame can include appropriate mounting portions for mounting electrical boxes or low voltage devices within the wall.

Abstract: A mounting assembly and method are provided for mounting an electrical fixture to a ceiling structure. The mounting assembly includes a mounting plate and a cover plate overlying the mounting plate. The mounting plate includes a plurality of strengthening ribs and a plurality of fastener holes for receiving fasteners to mount the mounting plate directly to the ceiling support structure. The mounting plate has a dimension to overlie the support structure and a portion of an electrical box mounted adjacent the support structure to define an open area of the electrical box. Mounting bolts extend downwardly from the mounting plate for attaching to a bracket which supports an electrical fixture such as a ceiling fan. The mounting bolts and the bracket supporting the electrical fixture are cantilevered with respect to the ceiling support. The mounting assembly can be used as a retrofit and mounted over an existing ceiling substrate with screws that can pass through the ceiling substrate into the ceiling support.

Abstract: A precast concrete meter pit consisting of a plurality of precast concrete hollow elongated cylindrical wall sections in end to end relation to one another is fabricated by utilizing a slip form packerhead apparatus in which the wall sections are formed with an annular slip ring when concrete is injected into the slip form apparatus.

Abstract: A box main body which can smoothly attach cover members each other and prevent generation of abnormal noise is provided. An electric junction box has the box main body including two covers attached to each other and an electric power distribution unit. The box main body has two covers attached to each other. Furthermore, the box main body has a thin portion arranged in the inner wall of the upper cove, and a tapered portion projecting from a bottom surface of the thin portion toward the peripheral wall of the lower cover, and gradually tapering toward the peripheral wall of the lower cover.

Abstract: An electrical box with recessed faceplate having a one-piece recessed faceplate (2) and adapted to accommodate a two-piece recessed faceplate (25). A rear portion (8) contains channels (9) on the top (5), bottom (6), and sides (7). A connecting wall (1503) attaches the rear portion (8) to the front portion (11). The connecting wall (1503) extends beyond the rear portion (8) and preferably contains one or more apertures (19, 20) to accommodate releasable fasteners such as screws (10). These apertures (19, 20) and the channels (9) assure that no screws (10) or analogous components or another type or releasable fastener are exposed within the box (1). The two-piece recessed faceplate (25) has an inner portion (45) and an outer portion (24) which slide along each other in order to enable the box (1) to be mounted at different distances from the mounting surface. Optionally, a removable cover (39) extends across the mouth (3) of the faceplate (2, 25).

Abstract: A wall plates for electrical wiring, and more specifically, to a flush mounted Split Plate including a removable hood structure that can be mounted into the split plate in a plurality of configurations for the passage of cables and the like is disclosed. The wall plate includes a first plate section and second plate section that are mateable for easy separation and attachment. Both first and second plate sections include cantilever tab-like elements that extend from the ends of each plate section to join the plates. Both first and second plate sections further include openings disposed between the tab-like elements, the periphery of the openings slideably engaging channels at the base of the hood structure to secure the hood structure therein and to form an access opening when the first and second plates are joined.

Abstract: A post construction wall mounting box assembly (100) is formed from an enclosure (200) and a clenching bracket (300) which are joined together with joining screws (431, 432) where the enclosure includes a first set of parallel and opposed sidewalls (210) having exterior wall flanges (214) and the clenching bracket includes first and second slideable sidewall portions (310, 320) that have interior wall flanges (314, 324) and these exterior and interior wall flanges cooperate to engage an edge of a wall board when the joining screws are tightened.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box extension comprising a perimetrical side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface having an open front face and an open rear face and defining an interior space, and having at least one outwardly protruding resilient tab located on the side wall outer surface. The box extension is designed for adjustable insertable receipt within an electrical outlet box for increasing the depth of the box.

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: Disclosed is an electrical box extension that includes an extending member for a 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: An improved underground box and lid for use in irrigation systems and other underground systems is provided. A single box can be inverted, combined and interlocked with a second box to form a single enclosed structure that is twice as high. This can be used for those installations where underground system components are buried in the ground at a greater depth than can be accommodated by a single box.

Abstract: This invention relates to a closing device for a housing of an air filter that can be closed with a housing cover. The assembly process is to be simplified and accelerated, while the number of parts required is to be reduced at the same time. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the housing cover and the housing can be connected to one another by means of a locking frame which surrounds the housing cover and the housing in the region of the housing edge, said locking frame being positionable in closed position by means of translatory motion, in which position it presses the housing cover onto the housing edge.

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 cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the fitting and is adapted to support at least one receptacle within the fitting. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange includes access doors for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles. A first seal member is interposed between the cover plate and the trim flange for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal, in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange and the surface of the floor. The cover plate may also include top and bottom portions and a third seal member interposed between the top and bottom portions.

Abstract: An electrical box with recessed faceplate having a one-piece recessed faceplate and adapted to accommodate a two-piece recessed faceplate. A rear portion contains channels on the top, bottom, and sides. A connecting wall attaches the rear portion to the front portion. The connecting wall extends beyond the rear portion and preferably contains one or more apertures to accommodate releasable fasteners such as screws. These apertures and the channels assure that no screws or analogous components of another type of releasable fastener are not exposed within the box. The two-piece recessed faceplate has an inner portion and an outer portion which slide along each other in order to enable the box to be mounted at different distances from the mounting surface. Optionally, a removable cover extends across the mouth of the faceplate. An extender is also available for converting traditional electrical boxes into a box that can accommodate a recessed faceplate.

Abstract: An electrical fitting for installation of electrical systems in poured concrete, includes a relatively flat body of material having an opening for receiving an electrical conduit, a number of equally spaced legs projecting from a side of the body where the legs are adapted to face a form wall opposing another form wall onto which an electrical box is mounted flush, and a tip disposed on a top of each leg. The tip of each leg is adapted to grip the form wall and provides a sturdy and solid base that holds an electrical box and a conduit in position during the pouring of concrete. The length of each spaced leg is sufficient to allow concrete to flow between the body and the form wall.

Abstract: An electrical junction box includes a main body, having a contain portion for containing electric function components therein, a lid member, covering an open part of the main body, a fixing leg, provided so as to extend from a side wall of the main box being near a butting area in which the lid member is engaged with the main body, and the fixing leg mounted to an exterior structure and a water prevention wall, provided on an upper face of a base part of a the fixing leg so as to prevent an intrusion of water into the butting area.

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: 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: 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.