Electrical Outlet Box Support Patents (Class 248/906)
  • Patent number: 7989711
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body configured for partially recessed mounting into a floor, the body having an upper opening and a portion of the perimetrical side wall that are raised above the floor; and a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to enclose the upper opening and the raised portion of the perimetrical side wall to define a cable well therein, the cover closing over the upper opening and the perimetrical side wall to provide a sloped gradient to a surface of the floor, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electrical fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Patent number: 7964792
    Abstract: An enclosure with a tubular coupling; for containing electronic components, circuits, and other components. The tubular coupling may provide both a support means for the enclosure, as well as a raceway for connecting external wiring. The enclosure is optimized for surface-mounting to an existing larger enclosure, utilizing a single hole in the wall of the larger enclosure. The single hole may be the size and shape of a standard electrical conduit knockout. The hole may be made with a standard hole punch intended for making holes in electrical enclosures for electrical conduits. The tubular coupling fits into the hole, and the inventive enclosure may be secured to the larger enclosure with a threaded nut (with a threaded tubular coupling), a retaining clip (with a notched tubular coupling), or other suitable hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas G Edel
  • Patent number: 7964794
    Abstract: An outlet box arrangement having an adjustable capacity for receiving electric outlets includes an outlet box having a side wall, a top wall and bottom wall extending therefrom defining an outlet socket. A top flange and bottom flange extending from the top wall and bottom wall, respectively, on which flange mounting holes are provided for enabling the outlet box to assemble with an outlet box cover for protecting the electric outlets installed in the outlet socket. Further, the outlet box is adapted to assemble with another in an edge-to-edge manner by securing the flange mounting holes of the two outlet boxes with fasteners, thereby expanding the outlet socket to receive additional electric outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Charles N. Chung
  • Patent number: 7960649
    Abstract: An attachment device for electrical connection terminals to pass through a housing wall includes a terminal housing including an insulating material. The terminal housing is attachable in an opening in the housing wall. The attachment device includes an attachment insert detachably affixable in the terminal housing. The attachment insert is configured to attach the terminal housing in the opening of the housing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Stefan Giefers
  • Patent number: 7956285
    Abstract: A floor stand is disclosed for mounting an electrical box at a location above a floor between two wall studs. The floor stand has an elongate sheet metal body and at least one mounting arm attached to the body. In one embodiment, the mounting arm is bendable from a position extending lengthwise of the body to a position in which it extends generally laterally outward from the body for attachment to one of the wall studs. In another embodiment, the two mounting arms are detachable from the body and re-attachable in the stated second position. An optional cable-containment section for connection to the box-mounting section of the floor stand is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Brandon Michael Tally, Andrew C. Kamm
  • Patent number: 7952021
    Abstract: A pre-fabricated ferromagnetic loop having a footprint characterized by a continuous wire shaped according to a predetermined planar pattern. In some embodiments, the predetermined planar pattern can be multiple contiguous polygons within a larger footprint used for establishing a sensor for the detection of moving vehicles. The footprint may include one of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a parallelogram, an ellipse, or a circle, and/or other shapes or configurations. Similarly, each of the multiple contiguous polygons may include one of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a parallelogram, and/or other shapes or configurations. A loop sensor housing is arranged to enclose a continuous loop sensor wire configured in the predetermined planar pattern. The prefabricated loop sensor is inserted in a groove web pre-cut in a receiving medium to match the predetermined planar pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: United Toll Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Allen
  • Patent number: 7952022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a junction box for a use with a recessed luminaire fixture frame wherein the junction box may be accessed from two opposed sides, eliminating the need to move the fixture to access and inspect the junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Graham M. Rippel, John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
  • Patent number: 7947903
    Abstract: The wall cover plate assembly includes a base and a cover for connecting to an electrical box and an electrical wiring device. The base is connected to the electrical box and/or the electrical wiring device by suitable fasteners. The base includes a first coupling member positioned along opposite side edges and second coupling members positioned at each corner of the base plate. A cover includes a first coupling member for engaging the first coupling member on the base plate and connectors for engaging the second coupling members on the base plate. The connectors of the cover are angled with respect to a plane of the cover to engage a connecting member of the second coupling members. The connectors provide a biasing force to engage the second coupling members of the base which increase when the cover plate is pulled outwardly from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: David M. Peck
  • Patent number: 7947902
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a housing and a cover fixed on the housing. The housing defines a first latching portion, and the cover defines a plurality of first latching hooks to engage with the first latching portion. The electronic device enclosure further includes an urging assembly rotatably assembled in the housing to contact the first latching hooks, and an operating member positioned in the housing and contacting the urging assembly. The operating member is capable of pushing the urging assembly to rotate so that the first latching hooks bends and disengages from the first latching portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zi-Ming Tang
  • Patent number: 7947901
    Abstract: A sealed device with integral weatherproof cover includes a device integral with a weatherproof cover to prevent the introduction of moisture into the device. A portion of the device is positioned within the weatherproof cover housing. The device includes wires extending out through one or more openings along or near the back of the device. The openings are environmentally sealed around the wires to prevent moisture from passing therethrough. The weatherproof cover housing includes a pair of openings. A portion of the device is positioned next to, and sometimes through, one of the openings. A door is coupled to the weatherproof cover housing and positioned adjacent the other opening. The door can be moved about an axis along an edge of the weatherproof cover housing such that the door can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position about the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Howard S. Leopold
  • Patent number: 7943850
    Abstract: An environmentally sealed wiring device with removable weather-resistant cover includes a wiring device with a device housing, a shoulder extending from the device housing and a sealing element disposed about the shoulder. The wiring device includes wires extending through one or more openings in the device housing. The openings are environmentally sealed around the wires to prevent moisture from entering the device. A weatherproof cover housing includes a pair of openings. The wiring device is positioned next to, and sometimes through, one of the openings. The sealing element is disposed between the weatherproof cover housing and the shoulder of the wiring device, providing a weatherproof seal therebetween, to prevent moisture from entering the device. A door is coupled to the weatherproof cover housing and can be rotated about an axis along an edge of the weatherproof cover housing between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Howard S. Leopold, David R. Byers, Jim Knapik
  • Patent number: 7935898
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body having an upper opening, the body configured for recessed mounting into a floor; a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to cover the upper opening to define a cord well therein; and at least one cord lid on the cover, the cord lid configured to pivot into the body when a cable is inserted into the body, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electric fixtures therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jolly
  • Patent number: 7926770
    Abstract: A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall. The base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially. The trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall. The mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through weep holes in the facial plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7923635
    Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for supporting an electrical box to a support structure. The mounting bracket includes a mounting base for coupling to the electrical box, and a body member extending perpendicular to the mounting base and extending against the back wall of the electrical box. The body member includes a support member and extension member that can be folded outwardly from the back wall of the electrical box to contact an opposing wall and support the electrical box. In another embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a front plate with a central opening for receiving an electrical box and a pair of extension members that extend in a rearward direction with respect to the electrical box. The support members can include an extension member that can be folded outwardly to contact an opposing wall surface to support the electrical box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7923633
    Abstract: A holder device (1,100) for an article such as a thermocouple (9) is disclosed. The holder (1, 100) facilitates the placement and retention of the thermocouple (9) in an apparatus such as a lyophilizer by clamping the thermocouple (9) stably in position between adjacent shelves (80, 90) of the apparatus. The holder (1,100) comprises two bearing surfaces (14a, 126b) and a housing (10) extending therebetween. The housing (10) includes a spring (11) for biasing the bearing surfaces (14a, 126b) apart to retain the holder (1,100) between the shelves (80, 90). Also provided is a means for retaining a conduit, such as a thermocouple (9) or other device. The thermocouple retaining means comprises a conductive block (230) for securely holding within it a sensor end of a thermocouple (9) and a means is provided for retaining the block (230) with the thermocouple (9) in good conductive contact with a surface (80, 90) of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Gerhard Liepold
  • Patent number: 7923634
    Abstract: The manufacturing method of the panel installation portion 12a allows the portions of the upper block and the lower block for forming the panel installation portion to be exchanged as the nesting blocks upon press working so as to change the protruding amount of the panel installation portion from the outer peripheral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Akira Yokawa
  • Patent number: 7910828
    Abstract: A gangable electrical unit for positioning an electrical component beside an electrical outlet box includes a bracket having a wall structure that defines a front opening. First and second arms extend from the bracket. The first and second arms each include an attachment wall extending from a front edge of the bracket and a support wall extending from the bracket behind the attachment wall. The attachment wall includes an electrical box mounting aperture therethrough. The bracket is configured for attachment to an adjacent electrical device mounting box by aligning the electrical box mounting apertures of the first and second arms with electrical box mounting apertures of the adjacent electrical device box. In addition, a gap between the attachment walls of the first and second arms is larger than an outer wall height of the adjacent electrical device mounting box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: TayMac Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn
  • Patent number: 7910826
    Abstract: A configurable electrical box comprises an electrical box having a wall structure that defines an internal space, a front open end, and a rear open end. The wall structure comprises at least one pair of opposing walls. In addition, at least two slots disposed through at least one wall of the pair of opposing walls. A dividing plate is slidably coupled with one of the at least two slots and is positionable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. The dividing plate is in contact with both of the pair of opposing walls when in the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: TayMac Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus J. Shotey, Jeffrey P. Baldwin, Richard L. Cleghorn, Thomas A. Miserendino, Bernie Noll, John Klein
  • Patent number: 7902457
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting an electrical box or other electrical device to a wall stud is adapted to contact an opposing wall to resist movement of the bracket. The bracket includes a front plate and a support plate extending perpendicular to the front plate and having a length to engage the opposing wall. The extension plate is integrally formed with the support plate and can be folded to an outward extended position to increase the effective length of the stabilizing plate to accommodate wall cavities of different depths. The extension plate includes fold lines so that an end portion can be bent to shorten the effective length of the extension plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7897871
    Abstract: A junction box for electrical wiring includes one or more wiring connectors non-removably pre-mounted to side panels thereof. A variety of different connector types for supporting a variety of different types of electrical cables and wiring conduits may be provided in a single junction box. Removable plugs are provided to block the connector passageways, but are easily removed from those connectors that are to be used for wiring in a particular installation. Since built-in connectors of various types are provided, end-user installation time is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Sami Shemtov
  • Patent number: 7888595
    Abstract: A housing for an electric appliance includes a wall with an electrically insulating solid structure, an electrically conductive skin that is fastened to the solid structure, an electrically conductive support, and at least one screw that engages into a bore of the structure and keeps the support pressed against the wall. The screw extends through a recess of the electrically conductive skin. Material of the electrically conductive skin that surrounds the recess is displaced by the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Marc Güttinger
  • Patent number: 7888597
    Abstract: A fixture box for a light fixture or the like is disclosed. An input port accessible from the exterior of the housing is provided to receive and terminate an incoming electrical power source cable. An output port accessible from the exterior of the housing is also provided to provide electrical power to another fixture. A light fixture port accessible from the interior of the housing provides an electrical connection between the incoming power and the light fixture. Enclosed hot, neutral and ground buss portions are provided to make electrical connections and provide electrical power between the input port to the output port and to the fixture port. The fixture box also lowers labor costs due to the quick termination of the Q-CEB to the snap in connection at the ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Aslan Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Libby, II, Robert A. Libby, Kyle Mason, David E. Montgomery
  • Patent number: 7874539
    Abstract: A bar hanger assembly is provided for supporting a recessed electrical device in a ceiling support. The bar hanger includes first and second telescoping support arms that are slidably connected together for adjusting the length of the bar hanger. The support arms having an elongated body with first and second ends and a mounting plate coupled to the first end. The mounting plate is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the body. An attachment member is coupled to a bottom edge of the mounting plate for attaching to the bottom edge of a ceiling joist. The attachment member includes a detent extending from one side thereof. The attachment member can be bent from a first position perpendicular to the mounting plate to a second position parallel to the mounting plate for attaching to a T-bar support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig D. Wright, Ronald C. Newbold, Christopher C. Primous, Clyde W. George
  • Patent number: 7875798
    Abstract: A mounting box for installation on an exterior wall of a building. The mounting box has a box-shaped structure having a substantially horizontally disposed top surface when in situ, a nailing flange around a perimeter of the box-shaped structure, a downwardly and outwardly inclined shoulder on each side of the top surface, the shoulders each having a shoulder surface and a plurality of notches along an outer edge of the shoulder surface which attract and constrain the flow of water along the shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventors: Anthony Isaac Funk, Robert Anthony Funk
  • Patent number: 7872196
    Abstract: An electrical component box which can be provided under a maintenance opening in an engine compartment on a water vehicle, can include a box body provided with an electrical unit and a cover member. The box body can be attached to a bulkhead so that a mounting surface for an electrical unit extends generally vertically. Engaging frames can be provided on the upper face of the box body. Also, engaging clamps can be provided on the upper side of the cover member to be engaged with the engaging frames by one-touch operation. A bottom cover can be provided under the box body to cover the bottom side of the electrical unit and the upper side, both lateral sides and the front side of the electrical unit can be covered by the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Naoki Harada
  • Patent number: 7857275
    Abstract: An adjustable hanger bar assembly securable to a support structure including an elongate first member and an elongate second member. The first member is telescopically received within the second member. A securement section is supported on the second member. The securement member captures the first member within the second member and permits relative movement between the first and second members in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the first and second members, and restricts motion between the first and second members in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Rubin de la Borbolla
  • Patent number: 7855339
    Abstract: An electrical junction box cover system includes a waterproof dome-like covering lid allowing the system to be installed near water. The system also includes a manual power switch with a manual actuator installed on the outside of the covering lid and accessible to the user. The switch actuator has three positions, wherein the actuator in the first position turns an external load circuit on, in the second position it turns the external circuit off, and in the third position it enables the remotely controlled operation of the external circuit. A remote control receiver with an electronic control module and an electric power switch are included in the system as an assembly in order to allow a remotely controlled operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Energy Focus, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Lin, Roger F. Buelow
  • Patent number: 7855338
    Abstract: An electrical box is disclosed, wherein the electrical box includes a mounting system that facilitates a repositioning of the electrical box on a mounting structure without a complete removal of fastening devices from the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Allied Moulded Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter P. Troder
  • Patent number: 7837172
    Abstract: An electrical fixture mounting assembly is provided for quickly and easily mounting an electrical fixture to a bracket and brace assembly. The electrical fixture mounting assembly includes an electrical box, a brace assembly for attaching to a support structure and a bracket for attaching the electrical box to the brace. The brace assembly is typically and adjustable member that extends between ceiling joists located above an aperture in a ceiling. The bracket is connected to the brace by a snap fit. The bracket includes retention fingers that are resilient to snap onto the brace and prevent movement of the bracket with respect to the brace during installation of the electrical box. The bracket includes tabs with threaded apertures for receiving mounting screws. The electrical box includes circular apertures and at least one keyhole shaped slot aligned with the threaded apertures in the flanges of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven J. Johnson, Krzysztof W. Korcz
  • Patent number: 7825335
    Abstract: An in-floor electrical floor-box assembly includes a rectangular or nearly square metallic housing and a non-metallic riser with integral flange assembly having a rectangular flange that mates with the rectangular housing and an integral cylindrical riser for providing access to the electrical components through a round cover and finish flange. A low-voltage divider assembly separates cables carrying different voltages within the riser to reduce interference between the cables and any one of a variety of sub-plates having different configurations for accommodating a variety of multi-service or single service electrical functionality can be incorporated with the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher A. Carbone, Dale A. Drechsler, Thomas L. Scanzillo
  • Patent number: 7825336
    Abstract: An electrical device box which houses both high and low power devices, such as power and data receptacles, is disclosed. A detachable divider is inserted into the device box to separate the interior of the box into two separate chambers, one for housing the high power device and its corresponding wiring and a second chamber for housing the low power device ant its wiring. The divider is shaped such that one of the chambers has a greater volume than the other chamber and its orientation within the box can be reversed to selectively determine which of the two chambers has the greater volume. Additionally, the electrical box and divider are sizable to accommodate single-gang, double-gang, or larger, configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: David M. Peck
  • Patent number: 7816603
    Abstract: A capsule housing has at least three housing sections, extends along an axis, and has a substantially tubular-shaped frame. The housing sections are connected together on the front side thereof and they surround a receiving chamber on the inside. The inside has an electric circuit device. The receiving chamber has a smaller transversal cross-section than the respective cross-section in the region of the second and the third housing section in the region of the first housing section which connects the second and the third housing sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens AG
    Inventor: Andrzej Nowakowski
  • Patent number: 7812255
    Abstract: A Chicago-style plenum-type electrical junction box provides an air impermeable barrier between a box support structure and a junction enclosure. The junction box includes a base plate and a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall extending from the base plate such that the base plate and peripheral wall define the junction enclosure. The base plate preferably includes a series of fastener knockouts so as to provide an air impermeable barrier. The fastener knockouts are selectively removable for exposing a series of fastener-receiving apertures. The fastener-receiving apertures receive a series of fasteners for sealing the fastener-receiving apertures when fastening the junction box to the box support structure thereby providing an air tight barrier between the box support structure and the junction enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Barton L. Garvin
  • Patent number: 7798458
    Abstract: A double-mounted electrical box mounting bracket for mounting to a wall stud that includes: a substantially flat center section having a top surface, a bottom surface, a pair of opposing sides and one or more center mounting holes for securing the bracket to a structure; a pair of substantially flat base plates, each having a first end and a second end, an opening having a periphery for receiving an electrical box, and a bendable member extending into the opening from the periphery; a pair of offsets connecting the opposing sides of the center section and the first ends of the base plates; and a pair of substantially flat flanged ends connected to the second sides of the base plates by a pair of flange necks, wherein the base plates are offset and recessed from the center section and flanged ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Rubin de la Borbolla, Joey D. Magno, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7786379
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for connecting a housing of an electrical fixture to an electrical junction box, in which a plate attached to the housing includes a locking member having an engager at a first end moveable relative to the plate between a first position and a second position. A locking post adapted for connecting to an electrical junction box includes a receiver for engaging the engager. The locking post secures the housing to the electrical junction box upon moving the locking member to the second position to engage the engager with the receiver of the locking post. A method of attaching a housing for an electrical fixture to an electrical junction box is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Gardenia Industrial Limited
    Inventors: Allan Kwong, Chen Xiao Chen
  • Patent number: 7784754
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable hanger bar assembly for a light fixture. The assembly maintains structural integrity between first and second bars to support a recessed light fixture while being extended to distances where typical mounting assemblies fail. The hanger bar assembly comprises first and second bars which slidably engage one another. One of the first and second bars comprises a foldable foot which may be extended to increase the length of the hanger bar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Craig S. Nevers, Robert J. Wedekind
  • Patent number: 7777132
    Abstract: An electrical connection box includes: a body; a mounting member which is attached to the body; a shaft portion which is provided on the mounting member; and a shaft receiving portion which is provided on the body and receives the shaft portion rotatably. A first rib is formed on one of the shaft portion and the shaft receiving portion. When the mounting member is attached to the body, the first rib abuts against the other of the shaft portion and the shaft receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Keisuke Ozawa, Tomohiro Sugiura, Katsuhiro Kubota, Katsuyoshi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 7770854
    Abstract: A self-adjusting base member preferably of a mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. Spaced radially outward from the wall arrangement is at least one flexible drip ledge of the base member. The drip ledge is generally self-adjusting with respect to the thickness of the adjacent siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David James Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7767905
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for power distribution improve and can standardize electrical connections between electrical cables and the multitude of electrical switches, receptacles, and fixtures of known technology. The invention can include modular hardware components such as junction boxes, electrical devices, adaptors, a/b switches, etc. that simplify both installation and inspection requirements at the job site. Optional color coding can facilitate proper wiring of the components. The invention allows field wiring to be completed more quickly and accurately thereby advantageously reducing associated costs and increasing safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Mark H. Meyer
  • Patent number: 7759576
    Abstract: A low voltage mounting device for installing low voltage components on a wall or ceiling. The low voltage mounting device includes a round frame member and a plurality of wings that are rotatable with respect to the frame member. The rotatable wings are fixed on the end of fasteners that extend through the frame member and are rotatable with respect thereto. An outward extending flange on the frame member enables flush mounting to the wall or ceiling surface. A low voltage component may be mounted directly to the frame member. The low voltage mounting device enables direct installation to the drywall and does not require mounting to a stud or other frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 7748174
    Abstract: An exterior siding mounting bracket is secured to a substructure and projects over siding that covers the substructure. The bracket comprises a base member attached to the substructure and has at least one elongated wall projecting laterally outward from the substructure. A trim member has an outer flange with the siding disposed between the substructure and the outer flange. First and second side partitions project laterally inward with respect to the substructure and from the outer flange for snap fitting to the at least one elongated wall. A water diversion device has a trough located above the first and second side partitions supported by the outer flange and projecting laterally toward the substructure for receiving and diverting water run-off away from the substructure. At least one drainage tube of the water diversion device projects unitarily downward from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: Dave Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7750238
    Abstract: An electrical junction box includes a box body provided with a first groove; an attachment bracket provided with a second groove; and a lower cover provided attached to the bottom surface of the box body. When the attachment bracket is properly mounted on the box body, the first and second grooves are arranged to form a single continuous third groove. A protrusion is provided on the lower cover and fits to the third groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Masahiro Kanamaru, Makoto Nakayama, Tarou Inoue
  • Patent number: 7735794
    Abstract: A fixture support assembly for supporting a lighting or fan fixture on a drop ceiling having a grid supporting structure. The assembly includes a U-shaped bar with an upward directed channel and a channel bottom, two end brackets integral with the bar, a clamp member slidable within the channel, and an electrical box. The end brackets include an inner leg for resting on the horizontal ledges of adjacent T-rails and outer legs for loosely fitting over the top of the T-rails. A slot is provided in the channel bottom extending from one end to slightly past the center of the bar. A fastening arrangement connects the electrical box to the clamp member and in a loosened state enables positioning of the electrical box with respect to the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 7735790
    Abstract: An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: David James Bonshor
  • Patent number: 7732715
    Abstract: A wall flush mount supporting device for electric or electronic components. A wall recessed box with a collar has an external cover or finishing plate in perfectly co-planar position with the wall in which the supporting device is recessed. The external surface of the component and the external surface of the finishing plate do not protrude from the frontal edges of the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Eclettis S.R.L.
    Inventor: Marco Paolucci
  • Patent number: 7723613
    Abstract: An enclosure (302), an electronic device (300) that includes the enclosure, and a method (600) for forming the enclosure. The enclosure can include a first enclosure portion (304) and a second enclosure portion (306). The first enclosure portion can include a first wall (410), which can include a first side (412) and at least a second side (414). In one arrangement, an angle (?) between the first side and the second side is not greater than 70°. The second enclosure portion can include a second wall (420), which can include a third side (422) and at least a fourth side (424). In one arrangement, an angle between the third side and the fourth side is not greater than 70°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Slipy, Kevin D. Page
  • Patent number: 7723614
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an explosion proof enclosure by providing expandable or extendible enclosure wall, side, top, or bottom sections which allow the explosion to be contained internally without the enclosure erupting or the enclosure bursting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Konstandino Zamfes
  • Patent number: 7718892
    Abstract: A housing unit for securing electronics of a control module to a vehicle may include a housing and at least two connection members. The connection members connected to the housing may be adapted to engage an adaptor member (e.g., bracket) configured to be secured to a vehicle. The connection members may include at least one connection member configured to hook into the adaptor member and at least one connection member configured to snap into the adaptor member. Protrusion(s) may be included on the connection member(s) and be configured to contact the adaptor member to substantially eliminate transverse movement of the housing. The protrusion(s) may be crush-rib(s). The housing may include features to position, support, and minimize vibration of the electronics, where the electronics maybe disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Flextronics Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Warren, Steven Steane, Darren Van Roon, Allan Cormack
  • Patent number: 7718890
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electrical box repair cover have been described. The repair cover has two or more attachment points which extend beyond the electrical box which it covers. The repair cover may be secured to the electrical box by various techniques including straps, clamps, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Scott L. Lemke
  • Patent number: 7714225
    Abstract: A modular power supply particularly adapted for mounting to standard junction boxes in a system to provide a solid state lighting system compatible power signal. One embodiment of a modular power supply for mounting to a junction box according to the present invention includes a housing holding internal electronic components and a first extension integral to the housing for mounting to a junction box. The extension has an opening to the interior of the housing with primary wires passing from the interior of the housing through the extension. The first extension is positioned so that the power supply is capable of being mounted to the mounting surface of a junction box when the power supply is at different orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: SloanLED, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Sloan, Bruce Quaal