Patents Assigned to Pacomex Co. Ltd.
  • Patent number: 5480311
    Abstract: An electrical pipe fitting with integral grounding fixture for securing a grounding wire. The pipe fitting is adapted to be removably secured to an electrical receptacle box. Each electrical pipe fitting includes a hollow metal tubular member for receiving electrical wire. The tubular member is adapted to be coupled as an intermediate section of a grounded electrical pipe. The tubular member has a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be coupled to a section of the electrical pipe. The second end includes threads which mate with threads on a collar to secure the fitting to the receptacle box. A raised portion extends from the tubular member and includes an aperture for receiving and securing a grounding wire, whereby a ground path is established between the grounding wire and the electrical pipe. The raised portion can be formed integrally with the tubular member or provided on a separate sleeve which extends over the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Pacomex Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Lu V. Luu