Abstract: In one embodiment, a universal electrical module is provided that facilitates the quick and safe installation of different types of electrical devices in an electrical box by enabling a technician to simply insert prongs extending from the electrical devices into matching slots on a first face of the universal electrical module. The universal electrical module is connected to the hot, ground and neutral wires of the building circuit by means of a bus on a second face of the module, and may be produced in different sizes to support one or more electrical devices. Additionally, meter reading slots may be provided on the first face to enable meter reading from the front face of the module. In another embodiment, an electrical device is provided that comprises a plurality of prongs extending from the device, wherein each of the prongs is structured to mate with a slot on an electrical module.

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: In one embodiment, a universal electrical module is provided that facilitates the quick and safe installation of different types of electrical devices in an electrical box by enabling a technician to simply insert prongs extending from the electrical devices into matching slots on a first face of the universal electrical module. The universal electrical module is connected to the hot, ground and neutral wires of the building circuit by means of a bus on a second face of the module, and may be produced in different sizes to support one or more electrical devices. Additionally, meter reading slots may be provided on the first face to enable meter reading from the front face of the module. In another embodiment, an electrical device is provided that comprises a plurality of prongs extending from the device, wherein each of the prongs is structured to mate with a slot on an electrical module.

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.