Abstract: An assembly that receives an electrical fixture and secures the electrical fixture to a support. The assembly has an electrical box for attaching to the support. A cover is connected to the electrical box to prevent access to the electrical box. A portion of the cover is removable to provide access to the electrical box. A first opening in the electrical box receives a first fastener for securing the electrical box to the support. A second opening in the electrical box receives a second fastener for securing the electrical fixture to the electrical box.

Abstract: A floor stand for mounting an electrical box and for supporting a conduit extending downwardly to the electrical box has a conduit-supporting flange projecting backwardly from an upper portion of the upright member and is adapted to mount the electrical box so as to bear against a back face of the floor stand, beneath the conduit-supporting flange, which has three apertures, each adapted to pass a conduit extending downwardly through the aperture, to the electrical box. In one contemplated embodiment, each aperture is surrounded by a collar, which is adapted to receive a fastener for fastening the conduit to the collar. In an alternative embodiment, each aperture is associated with a tab having a distal end, which is adapted to engage the conduit.

Abstract: A terminal box is provided for covering an exposed electrode portion of a photovoltaic element. A part or all of each side of the terminal box includes an inclined surface.

Abstract: A temporary protective cover for an electrical box having an open front end includes in one embodiment a plate shaped to enclose the open front end and a pair of wings formed onto the plate for securing the cover onto the electrical box. A line of weakness extends across the rear surface of the plate from the right side edge to the left side edge. A plurality of posts are formed onto the rear surface of the plate and serve to limit movement of the cover when mounted onto the electrical box. The pair of wings are spaced adequately in from the left and right side edges of the plate and extend rearwardly from the rear surface of the plate at an angle away from one another. Each wing is shaped to include a flexible leg and an enlarged foot, the foot including a tapered guiding surface and a substantially flat engagement surface.

Abstract: A handhole cover includes a body adapted to cover a handhole. The body has a front surface, a rear surface, and a peripheral edge. Engagement members protrude rearwardly and outwardly from the rear surface adjacent to the peripheral edge. The engagement members are adapted to engage a peripheral edge of the handhole and are spaced about the peripheral edge to provide a secure engagement of the body in the handhole. At least one of the engagement members is a rotatable locking member having a helical engagement surface. The rotatable locking member is selectively rotated between a locking position and a release position.

Abstract: Herein taught is a novel protective cover plate for temporarily covering a prior art electrical outlet box during the construction process so as to protect the electrical outlet box from contaminants, such as plaster, joint compound, or the like. The cover plate is formed from any suitable material that can be corrugated so as to form ridges and grooves. This arrangement provides unusual results as it provides a natural finger grip and it allows the cover plate to be easily adapted or modified on site so as to be useable with substantially any type, style or various size of electrical outlet box.

Abstract: A locating means assembly (100) includes a housing (1) and a plurality of terminals (2). The housing has a plurality of side walls (14) and defines a plurality of passageways (13) therein. A pair of ribs (12) protrude inwardly from lower portions of two side walls in each passageway and define a pair of grooves (11). Each terminal has a planar soldering portion (21), and a pair of fins (211) extending and bending upwardly from two lateral sides of the soldering portion, respectively. The terminal is received in the housing, the pair of fins elastically engaging in the two grooves, respectively. After the housing with the terminal is picked up and placed on a printed circuit board (PCB), the terminal is soldered to the PCB, and then the housing is removed.

Abstract: A service box for mounting in a floor includes a rigid container having walls and a lid for covering an upper opening in the container. The opening provides access into a cavity defined by the container. The container has access apertures in the walls for receiving service conduits such as cables, wires, or the like therethrough. The walls include sides which are closely adjacent the floor when the container is mounted in the floor. The container is adapted for mounting of service outlets in the cavity in service communication, that is, electrical communication or telecommunication with the service conduits. At least one recess is formed in the sides. Each recess has a side opening exposing the recess horizontally outwardly of the sides. An elongate first threaded member such as a bolt is rotatably and generally vertically mounted within each recess.

Abstract: An integrated positioning and locking device is disclosed. The integrated positioning and locking device is well suited for installing an assembly onto a chassis. In particular, the integrated positioning and locking device has a latch formed in an external wall of the assembly. The latch latches against the chassis. Moreover, the latch includes a lip which points externally from the external wall. In addition, the integrated positioning and locking device further includes an inner wall for blocking access through the external wall to an internal region of the assembly when the assembly is in an installed position on the chassis. Furthermore, the integrated positioning and locking device has a T-shaped boss integrated into the inner wall for positioning the assembly relative to the chassis to facilitate placing the latch into a latched position for locking the assembly in the installed position.

Abstract: A housing is disclosed, which includes a housing main body for containing a contact connected with a central conductor of a coaxial cable, a housing lid formed such that one side of an upper edge portion of the housing main body constitutes a fixed end thereof, for covering an upper side of the contact by being bent to fold at the fixed end such that a free end side thereof is brought into contact with other side of the upper edge portion of the housing main body, and a first latching mechanist formed at the other side of the upper edge portion of the housing main body and the free end side of the housing lid for maintaining a state of bringing the housing lid and the housing main body into contact with each other.

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: An electrical outlet box assembly provides for the divided accommodation of various voltages of wires and termination devices. The outlet box assembly includes a box housing having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding the back wall which defines an open front face and a box interior. The back wall includes a plurality of removable ground screws threadedly attached to the back wall. A box divider is insertable into the box interior through the front face. The box divider includes a planar divider wall and a transverse mounting bracket extending from edge thereof. The transverse bracket includes an aperture for allowing mounting of the divider to the back wall of the box using one of the ground screws. The divider wall includes at least one frangible end portion for adjusting the length of the wall.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for connecting a ceiling fan to a support installed within a ceiling, the bracket assembly comprising in combination a male subbracket, a hanger bracket, means for mounting said hanger bracket to the ceiling fan, means for connecting the male subbracket to the hanger bracket, a female subbracket, means for connecting the female subbracket to the support and the subbrackets including means for intercoupling.

Abstract: A kit for temporarily protecting an electrical outlet box and its contents during construction. The kit includes retaining clips and a cover plate of the appropriate dimensions to cover a single or multiple electrical outlet box. The cover plate is constructed of a material that is not easily damaged by a rotary cutting tool and preferably can be located magnetically. The outer dimensions of the cover plate are selected to cover the face of the electrical box, the screw sockets and the contents of the electrical box. Two screw openings aligned on the center line of the cover plate are positioned to align with the screw sockets in the electrical box. The retaining clips are snap-wise removably attached to the screw openings of the cover plate and may be used to secure the cover plate temporarily to the electrical box by a friction fit into the screw sockets of the electrical box that allows the cover plate to be removed simply by pulling on the cover plate.

Abstract: An enclosure for electrical components including a box with a hinged door or fastener attached cover and an interchangeable component management system and an interchangeable fastening system. The component management system includes a support member releasably fixed to an interior wall of the box and a mounting bracket positionable at locations along the support member. The interchangeable fastening system mounts on a raised portion on the exterior of the box.

Abstract: To enable vehicles such as truck tractors, motor homes and recreational vehicles to receive electrical power and communications when parked, a power and communications assembly is provided. A base is mountable in an exterior surface of the vehicle openings through the base are defined for mounting a respective connection moiety so each mounted moiety can be engaged with a complementary connection moiety when a main cover for the base and the mounted moieties is opened against a bias causing it to be normally closed. The connection moieties mountable in the base openings are selected from a group which includes electrical power connectors, telephone circuit connectors, and connectors for coaxial cables and fiber optic cables. Features of either a base opening or a mounted connection moiety can be engaged by its own secondary cover; the several secondary covers when engaged can be accommodated with a space protected by the main cover when it is closed.

Abstract: A cover (1) for preventing water from entering a junction block (10) is rotatably held on a bracket (15) used to mount the junction block on a vehicle body. A connector (38) is fitted into a connector holder (20) in an upper surface (10a) of the junction block (10). However, a connector (39) cannot be fitted into a connector holder (23) provided in a side surface (10b) unless the cover (1) is rotated counterclockwise. This enables the upper surface (10a) of the junction block (10) to be covered for a water-entrance preventing purpose, and can prevent such an operation from being forgotten.

Abstract: In a waterproof structure of an electrical junction box which renders the electrical junction box waterproof by bringing a stepped section 16 of a cover 2 into contact with a flange section 21 of a case 3, a protuberance 23 to be brought into pressing contact with the stepped section or the flange section is formed along the periphery of the stepped section 16 or the flange section 21. In order to provide effective sealing, the leading edge of the protuberance 23 is brought into line contact with the flange section 21 or the stepped section 16. Further, a skirt wall 13 is formed so as to extend downwardly from the stepped section 16, and a second skirt wall 22 is formed so as to extend from the flange section 21 along the skirt wall 13.

Abstract: The meter box lid has an opening extending between its top and bottom sides with a door movable to an open or closed position. Also provided is a U-shaped shelf or holder which can be removably coupled to the bottom side of the lid for forming a cavity below the bottom side of the lid for holding a transponder for meter reading purposes such that the lid without the holder can be provided to users who do not use transponders or with the holder to users who use transponders for meter reading purposes.

Abstract: A service box for mounting in a floor includes a rigid container having walls and a lid for covering an upper opening in the container. The opening provides access into a cavity defined by the container. The container has access apertures in the walls for receiving service conduits such as cables, wires, or the like therethrough. The walls include sides which are closely adjacent the floor when the container is mounted in the floor. The container is adapted for mounting of service outlets in the cavity in service communication, that is, electrical communication or telecommunication with the service conduits. At least one recess is formed in the sides. Each recess has a side opening exposing the recess horizontally outwardly of the sides. An elongate first threaded member such as a bolt is rotatably and generally vertically mounted within each recess.

Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The fitting includes an internal compartment which is accessible through an opening in the surface of the floor. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the floor opening. The trim flange supports at least one receptacle, such as a power receptacle, within the fitting such that the receptacle can be interconnected within the inner compartment with source cables that enter the fitting from below the floor, and can be interconnected from above with a connector such as a male electrical plug. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange and overlies the receptacles carried by the fitting. The cover plate includes a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors is movable between a first position at which it overlies an associated receptacle to prevent access thereto and a second position at which the associated receptacle is exposed and accessible from above.

Abstract: A cover mounting structure of a waterproof box 1 which is composed of a container body 2 and a cover 3 to be mounted on an opening of the container body 2. The container body 2 includes side walls in a double-wall structure composed of an inner wall 21 and an outer wall 20, the inner wall 21 being projected longer than the outer wall 20. The cover 3 includes attached walls each of which is provided with an outer groove 27 defined between an outer wall portion 29 and a middle wall portion 30, and an inner groove 28 defined between the middle wall portion 30 and an inner wall portion 31, so that the cover 3 can be mounted to the container body 2 by respectively inserting the inner wall 21 and the outer wall 20 of the container body into the inner groove 28 and the outer groove 27 of the cover.

Abstract: A floor stand for mounting an electrical box and for supporting a conduit extending downwardly to the electrical box has a conduit-supporting flange projecting backwardly from an upper portion of the upright member and is adapted to mount an electrical box so as to bear against a back face of the floor stand, beneath the conduit-supporting flange, which has three apertures, each adapted to pass a conduit extending downwardly through the aperture, to an electrical box so mounted. The conduit-supporting flange has a slot communicating with each aperture, from an edge of the conduit-supporting flange, and the conduit-supporting flange has a tab adjacent to the slot. The tab is adapted to permit a conduit to enter that aperture from the edge of the conduit-supporting flange, via the slot, if the tab is bent sufficiently, and to block a conduit from exiting that aperture, via the slot, if tab is unbent.

Abstract: A detachable receiving box for an electronic element includes an upper box body disposed respectively with an engaging seat having an axle hole on the lateral rim thereof and a lower box body with an inserting seat convexly disposed on the lateral rim thereof; a connecting device connects the upper and the lower box bodies, wherein the main lateral side of the connecting device is respectively inserted by a resilient sliding block; the outer end of the said sliding block forms an axle portion moveably connected in the axle hole on the engaging seat; the inward resilient displacement of the sliding block under a pressing force allows the axle portion to separate from the axel hole so as to detach the upper and the lower box bodies for assembling another upper box body of different regulation.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electric meter includes a base and a face plate. The face plate attaches to the base by hinges. The face plate defines a hole sized to pass a glass cylinder that houses the meter display. In a closed position, the glass cylinder passes through the hole. In an open position, the glass cylinder is free of the face plate and the electric meter is freely accessible.

Abstract: A base for an electrical outlet cover, an electrical outlet, and manufacturing method, the base including a backing member containing various mounting apertures designed to permit the passage of fastening devices, other apertures to allow access to portions of the electrical outlet, and sidewalls adapted to support and strengthen the base and to provide a place of attachment for hinges to which a cover may be attached. At least a portion of the backing member adjacent to a mounting aperture is flexible, whereby upon the application of pressure the mounting aperture can expand to receive a screw head therethrough and upon the release or discontinuation of such pressure the mounting aperture can return to its relaxed state, thus allowing the base to be installed over an existing electrical outlet without the need to remove any mounting screws. An alternate embodiment includes a base mounting aperture backed by a retaining device.

Abstract: A weatherproof cover is provided to shield an electrical structure, such as an electrical outlet or plug, electrical switch, meter, or the like. The weatherproof cover is used to shield the electrical structure from moisture, dust, and wind. The weatherproof cover is a relatively inexpensive, easy-to-fabricate, and effective one-piece weatherproof cover which is attachable to an existing wall or other flat surface, and which is easily mountable thereon. The weatherproof cover is openable and closable to permit ready servicing or use of the electrical switch or outlet structure being covered. A spring is used to resiliently bias a top portion of the weatherproof cover to a bottom portion of the weatherproof cover. In use, bolts or screws can be inserted through openings in the bottom portion of the weatherproof cover into a wall or other surface.

Abstract: An improved, non-conductive electrical junction box assembly includes a junction box body defining at least one insert recess; and an insert member slidably received into the insert recess, defining a stepped through bore, and outwardly providing a conduit socket into which an end termination portion of an electrical conduit may be received and secured. The insert member may be adhesively secured into the insert recess, or the insert member and junction box body may include mutual latching features which engage upon insertion of the insert member into the insert recess to lock the insert member in the insert recess. Alternatively, the insert member and the insert recess may each have a portion that is generally T-shaped, and these portions may receive and engage one another to position the insert member on the junction box body. A latching feature may be included in the T-shaped insert member, and the junction box body may include features allowing unlatching and removal of the insert member.

Abstract: An access cover for an in-floor receptacle fitting includes a door mounting member connectable to the fitting at a location that overlies the receptacles carried by the fitting. A pair of access doors are slidably connected to the door mounting member for movement between closed positions at which the doors abut one another and overlie the at least one receptacle, and open positions at which the doors are laterally spaced from one another and the at least one receptacle is exposed. A seal member is adapted to seal against moisture infiltration between the access doors when the access doors are at their closed positions. The seal member may include a compressible seal carried by at least one of the access doors. Preferably the compressible seal members are carried by each of the access doors and are positioned to abut one another when the doors are at their closed positions. The compressible seals may be formed from a compressible polymer that is co-molded with the access doors.

Abstract: An electrical junction box having a double-wall structure includes a container body and an upper cover to be mounted on the container body. A peripheral wall of the container body is composed of an outer wall and an inner wall. There is provided a horizontal rib between the outer wall and the inner wall for partitioning a space between the outer wall and the inner wall into an upper space and a lower space. A plurality of upper ribs and a plurality of lower ribs extending in a vertical direction are respectively provided at a determined interval above and below the horizontal rib. The horizontal rib is provided with communicating holes, between respective pairs of the upper ribs, which communicate the upper space with the lower space.

Abstract: A water resistant enclosure providing protection to electrical or electronic equipment contained therein includes a three-sided removable cover pivotally coupled to a wall mounting bracket that includes a back panel-base plate combination. The three-sided removable cover further includes an enclosure door that covers the front opening. The three-sided removable cover also includes features to provide for water resistance. These features include an overhang extension from the top side wall of the three-sided removable cover extending to partially cover the front opening and in particular to cover the seam created between the enclosure door and the removable cover, and a gutter surrounding the front opening to divert water therefrom. In addition, the three-sided removable cover and the wall mounting bracket include elements to provide for the proper alignment and orientation thereof when being mated together.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle shield in the form of a thin sheet metal stamping for temporarily covering the front opening of a utility receptacle. The receptacle has free front edges that define a front profile having an inner perimeter. The shield has an outer peripheral section in an anterior plane, an inner section in a posterior plane, and an intermediate section that slopes between the inner section and the peripheral section. The peripheral and intermediate sections have a plurality of gaps with a plurality of catches extend outwardly through the gaps. The catches extend outwardly to the inner perimeter of the front edges. The shield is pressed into the receptacle opening, held in position by the catches, and pried out when no longer needed.

Abstract: A cabling apparatus that is easily retrofitted into the cabin of an aircraft for allowing containment and routing of cabling. The cabling apparatus is integrated into an interior compartment of an aircraft and may be adjacent to a seat of the aircraft. The cabling apparatus comprises a cylindrical housing comprising a flexible material with a longitudinal opening along its length, thus providing two opposing edges to the opening. The opposing edges comprise first and second locking connectors for inter-engaging to lock the opening of the cabling apparatus. When the first and second locking connectors are urged into engagement the cabling apparatus is locked in a closed position such that cabling contained therein cannot be removed or accessed. In one embodiment the cabling apparatus is affixed to a cabin floor of the aircraft by a fastener.

Abstract: A method and interface housing facilitates operation and replacement of a bilge pump and float switch located in the bilge of a boat and powered by a boat power source and having a manual and automatic mode of operation. Power source, bilge pump and float switch wires located between the boat power source, bilge pump and float switch are cut. The bilge pump and float switch are replaced. Power source wires are routed into the interface housing and connected to separate manual, automatic and common wire connectors mounted therein. Bilge pump and float switch wires are routed into the interface housing and connected to separate pump and float switch wire connectors mounted therein. The interface housing is sealed in a watertight seal.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a USB cable and a USB plug head includes a receiving portion, at least one clip and at least one USB plug base. The gap is formed between the clip and the side wall of the receiving portion for securing the USB cable. The USB plug head is inserted to the USB plug base which is formed by a first side plate, a second side plate, a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate. Moreover, there is cover which may close the receiving portion for advanced securing purpose.

Abstract: A support bracket and extra-low voltage control device for installation with an electrical outlet box provides the capability of attaching or removing extra-low voltage (normally 30 volts or less) control of AC power (normally supplied at 120 volts) circuits such as lights. A controlling device in an enclosure (also called a control module) is attached to the exterior of one wall of an electrical outlet box, so that AC 120 volt wiring from the control module AC controlling device (a relay, a triac or a transistor) enters the electrical outlet box through an aperture in the wall of the electrical outlet box. Extra-low voltage control wiring enters the control module through an aperture in the control module enclosure and connects either to a relay coil or to an opto-coupling device within the control module enclosure to provide physical separation between the two wiring systems.

Abstract: A vehicle electrical system having an electrical junction box, a cover assembly for covering the electrical junction box. The electrical junction box includes a first junction box portion having a first set of electric terminals and a second junction box portion having a second set of electric terminals. The cover assembly includes first and second cover portions. The first cover portion is configured to cover the first junction box portion and includes a first top surface, a plurality of first sidewalls coupled to the first top surface and extending downwardly therefrom, and a water channeling groove formed into the first top surface and spaced apart from at least one of the first sidewalls.

Abstract: A floor box cover assembly includes a ring receivable within an open end portion of the floor box, and further includes a cover structure having an access opening for providing access to the receptacle. A cylindrical wall on the cover structure fits within the ring when the cover structure is installed over the ring. The ring and the cover structure together define a plurality of radially projecting pins and a corresponding plurality of J-hook slots that receive the pins upon installation of the cover structure over the ring. The slots are free of detent constrictions for interlocking with the pins. Additionally, the ring is a split ring and fits within the floor box in an installed position in which opposite ends of the split ring define a circumferentially extending gap. The cover structure has an alignment boss that blocks insertion of the cylindrical wall into the split ring in positions other than a position in which the alignment boss is received within the gap.

Abstract: An electrical wiring box with outer dimensions specifically sized and shaped to match a standard architectural component is disclosed. The disclosed electrical wiring box is of a minimum size corresponding to industrial standards and configured to accept standard electrical wires and fittings. The outer dimensions of the disclosed electrical wiring box are selectively larger than the standard box. The invention discloses an electrical wiring box which is the size of a standard fired clay building brick, or fraction thereof, thus simplifying installation in a wall of brick and mortar construction. The invention further discloses a cover which simulates a brick surface thus providing for improved appearance when installed in a brick wall. The electrical wiring box disclosed in this invention can take a number of different configurations and be used in different orientations to provide simplified installation and improved aesthetics.

Abstract: The present invention, in certain embodiments, is an exterior-wall-mounted accessory outlet unit for a recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer or mobile home. The apparatus includes a housing and a mounting plate. The housing is adapted to be positioned through the exterior wall of a recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer or mobile home. The housing includes a mounting lip and side walls, which form an interior space, and a receiving ridge. The mounting plate is shaped to fit into the receiving ridge of the housing, such that the outwardly-facing planar surface is generally parallel to a plane defined by the exterior wall of a recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer or mobile home. Within the mounting plate is at least one aperture for accommodating at least one electrical power accessory outlet, at least one coaxial cable mount, at least one modular telephone connector and at least one exterior speaker outlet.

Abstract: A junction box mount structure in which a plug holder is secured by insertion within the interior section of the junction box that has a mount installed in an opening through the side of a junction box and a plug holder inserted onto the mount. The mount has a laterally extending collar section that is inserted into the junction box opening and, furthermore, the plug holder is aligned with and slipped into the collar section, and thereby positioned within the interior section of the mount. A retainer element is movably conjoined to each of the two sides of the mount and, furthermore, under normal conditions, the free ends of the retaining elements are tightly pulled by an elastic component and drawn into a state of compression such that after the plug holder is inserted, it is maintained in position by the retaining elements and cannot be pulled out while restrained within the mount.

Abstract: There is provided an electrical block, which cures those deficiencies outlined above of providing a mount, and a separate electrical box. The mount has a base that is adapted to be secured to an exterior surface of a structure. The mount also has a housing extending from the base that has an opening formed therein to receive an electrical box. The electrical box includes a base, plurality walls extending from the base. The walls have an upper portion, which is received in the opening of the housing such that the electrical box is securely retained. One of the walls of the electrical box defines a second opening formed within the electrical box.

Abstract: An active cover plate is provided for a standard electrical device such as a switch or receptacle which has a body unit-molded from a synthetic resin. The active cover plate is so termed because an active load is embedded within it. The exterior of the body is provided with at least a pair of terminals for connection to a building's current supply. A pair of opposed spring-strips embedded in the plate are positioned so as to protrude rearward from the plate and contact terminals on the device. The spring-strips are connected to terminals of the active load. Contact of the spring-strips against the terminals is good enough to provide the active load with the current it needs.

Abstract: A base for an electrical outlet cover, an electrical outlet, and manufacturing method, the base including a backing member containing various mounting apertures designed to permit the passage of fastening devices, other apertures to allow access to portions of the electrical outlet, and sidewalls adapted to support and strengthen the base and to provide a place of attachment for hinges to which a cover may be attached. At least a portion of the backing member adjacent to a mounting aperture is flexible, whereby upon the application of pressure the mounting aperture can expand to receive a screw head therethrough and upon the release or discontinuation of such pressure the mounting aperture can return to its relaxed state, thus allowing the base to be installed over an existing electrical outlet without the need to remove any mounting screws. An alternate embodiment includes a base mounting aperture backed by a retaining device.

Abstract: In a waterproof structure of an electrical junction box which renders the electrical junction box waterproof by bringing a stepped section 16 of a cover 2 into contact with a flange section 21 of a case 3, a protuberance 23 to be brought into pressing contact with the stepped section or the flange section is formed along the periphery of the stepped section 16 or the flange section 21. In order to provide effective sealing, the leading edge of the protuberance 23 is brought into line contact with the flange section 21 or the stepped section 16. Further, a skirt wall 13 is formed so as to extend downwardly from the stepped section 16, and a second skirt wall 22 is formed so as to extend from the flange section 21 along the skirt wall 13.

Abstract: A faceplate according to the present invention is shown for covering an opening in a metal electrical equipment frame, such as a network router, which is inexpensive to produce and easy to install and remove. The faceplate is constructed of conductive metal having sufficient temper to obtain spring characteristics from components of the faceplate. A bracing tongue is formed in a first flange on one edge of the faceplate and is structured to engage an edge of the opening in the equipment frame between the bracing tongue and the first flange. A cantilever beam is formed in a second flange on an opposing edge of the faceplate. The cantilever beam is constructed to flex from a bias position upon pressure due to contact against another edge of the opening in the equipment frame.

Abstract: A modular quick-fit system for electrical devices includes a base plate, adapted to be anchored to a wall or any another support, and one or more electrical devices, each including a casing adapted to be associated with the base plate. The system includes a means for the temporary engagement of the casing with the plate, which allows to associate the body with the plate without using tools and to temporarily support the casing on the plate, and stable retainers adapted to permanently and detachably anchor the body to the plate.

Abstract: A remote power inlet arrangement for use with a portable generator having a power outlet, for providing auxiliary power to the main electrical panel or load center of a building. The power inlet arrangement includes a power inlet which is secured inside a power inlet enclosure. An electrical cord is selectively engageable at one end to the power inlet. The electrical cord has a plug at a second end which can be engaged with the power outlet of the portable generator. The electrical cord is stored inside the power inlet enclosure when not in use. A door having a peripheral resilient seal is attached to the power inlet enclosure to provide a weathertight seal when the door is in a closed position. A securing mechanism is provided to maintain the door in its closed position.

Abstract: An electrical outlet cover for enclosing an electrical outlet wall box which has enhanced stiffness and prevention of corner bending and/or twisting while employing a minimum amount of material for a maximum stiffness. It comprises a generally rectangular plate having electrical plug passages and upper and lower linear arrays of cored, rectangular stiffening ribs projecting outwardly from the back surface of the plate and positioned along each of an upper and a lower edge of the plate. It further has left and right linear arrays of cored, rectangular stiffening ribs positioned between the electrical plug passages and left and right edges of the plate which extend from the upper linear array to the lower linear array. A central linear array of stiffening ribs project are positioned between the electrical plug passages and extend from the left linear array to the right linear array. A reinforced opening for receiving a screw extend through the plate at the midpoint of the central linear array.

Abstract: An electrical block trim assembly that has a mount, a decorative ring, and a separate electrical box is provided. The mount has a base adapted to be secured to an exterior surface of a structure. The mount also has a housing extending from the base with a top portion that has an opening. Exterior covering, or siding, is attached to the exterior surface to surround a portion of the mount. A decorative ring is secured to the mount over the siding to conceal the edges of the siding that are adjacent to the mount. The decorative ring has an inner perimeter that is adjacent to the housing. An electrical box having walls with an upper portion is securely received and retained within the opening. The electrical box is interposed between the exterior surface and the top portion. The electrical box may be constructed of a different material than the mount and decorative ring.