Safety interlock outlet box

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a safety interlock outlet box, according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a another side view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the first embodiment; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the first embodiment.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate portions of the safety interlock outlet box form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a safety interlock outlet box, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D999742
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 1, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 26, 2023
Assignee: JTech Solutions, Inc. (San Ramon, CA)
Inventor: J. Scott Dickey (San Ramon, CA)
Primary Examiner: Rosemary K Tarcza
Assistant Examiner: Seth David Kumpf
Application Number: 29/776,971
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Junction Or Outlet Box (16) (D13/152)