Abstract: A square electrical box molded in one-piece of plastic material has three ENT connectors extending outwardly from each box sidewall. The connectors on each sidewall include a middle connector and two outer connectors. All of the middle connectors are sized for receiving one-half inch standard trade size ENT conduit. Both of the outer connectors one one pair of opposite sidewalls are sized for receiving three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The other pair of opposite sidewalls have one outer connector sized to receive three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit and another outer connector sized to receive one-inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The box has attachment ears extending outwardly from the box corners along diagonal lines that extend across diagonally opposite ones of the box corners. An adapter attached to a front surface of the box has attachment ears aligned with the box ears.

Abstract: A sealing device effects a seal between a first member and a second member of a hermetic chamber. The sealing device includes a body having an elongated shape forming a closed loop. The body of the sealing device includes magnetic material and further includes a) a first and a second sealing portions, and b) at least one internal compartment formed by walls undulatingly extending between the first and second sealing portions. A sealing apparatus includes a first member of a hermetic chamber, a second member of the hermetic chamber, and the above sealing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a cordless device in a building or furniture structure to provide reduced wiring visualization and exposure, and methods for mounting, installing, and using such apparatus are provided. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a base housing having a base open front, a base backwall, a plurality of base sidewalls, and a base inner chamber. The base open front provides access to the base inner chamber and is sized large enough to allow the passage into and storage in the inner chamber of a combination of an alternating current power plug, an alternating current power cord, at least one male telephone jack connector, and a telephone cord. The apparatus also includes a power outlet housing connected to a base sidewall, the position of which thereby reduces overall depth of the apparatus within the building or furniture structure.

Abstract: A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing a device, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead beam. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped mounting box that includes a large side wiring cavity and an integral flange portion. A cover cooperates with the integral flange portion to provide a closure for the wiring cavity and a bottom flange for mounting a device-specific bracket thereon. The bracket includes slots therein and the integral flange portion includes downward extending alignment posts to enable easy centering of the manufacturer's bracket under the integral flange. The mounting assembly includes all hardware required to complete installation of the device including the cover, an initial fastener, and load bearing fasteners, which are all temporarily secured to the L-shaped box.

Abstract: A cable seal and an enclosure including a cable seal. The cable seal provides a seal around a cable entering the enclosure and also seals against the enclosure. The enclosure can be replaced about the cable without the end of the cable passing through the cable seal. The cable seal may include one or more nuts threaded about a threaded body which are configured to compress an inner and an outer gasket to seal about the cable and to the enclosure.

Abstract: A moisture-resistant mount is provided for mounting enclosures, such as air conditioner disconnect enclosures, to a support structure, such as a building wall or other structure. The enclosure includes a back panel having a plurality of holes. The mount, which preferably includes a single molded piece, includes a mounting portion receiving the back panel of the enclosure and forming an interface therebetween, a plurality of weatherproofing mechanisms including a shield, a flange, receptacles and protrusions to resist moisture from entering the enclosure, and an engagement portion coupling the mount to the support structure. The shield extends from the mounting portion to shield the interface, and the receptacles and protrusions engage the holes in the back panel. The support structure includes a number of layers. An integral flange on the mount engages one of the layers, and a second, finishing layer overlies the integral flange of the mount, but not the enclosure.

Abstract: A low-voltage wiring box includes a pair of substantially parallel side walls wherein each of the side walls has a first end and a second end. The box also includes a top wall and a bottom wall coupling the first ends and the second ends, respectively, of each of the side walls. A pair of interior brackets are on at least on one wall of the side walls, the top wall, and the bottom wall. A reinforcement channel is on the top wall and the bottom wall. Bendable ribs are on a periphery of the side walls. Further, ribs are located on a periphery of at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall. In addition, a hinged-pane support panel is coupled to the side walls via the bendable ribs and to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall via the ribs.

Abstract: A recessed electrical box including a flange having a rear surface formed to fit flush against siding. An inner cavity for accepting an electrical device extends well behind the flange. A removable cover is included for closing the inner cavity from the elements. The box is easily installed by forming a hole in the siding and sliding the box therein until the rear surface of the flange contacts the siding. The closeness of fit between the rear surface of the flange and the siding enables easy and rapid sealing between the box and the siding.

Abstract: An outlet box includes a main body having a top wall integrally formed with lateral walls, a bottom wall, and a back wall, wherein said top, lateral, bottom and back walls define an inner cavity therebetween, an electrical receptacle secured within the inner cavity, and at least one securing member adapted to secure the outlet box within a wall frame. The outlet box is secured to a feature within the wall frame by way of the at least one securing member prior to concrete being poured into the wall frame.

Abstract: An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a frame having first and second opposite end walls and first and second opposite side walls. The bracket further includes a front opening surrounded by the end walls and side walls for inserting an electrical device into the frame. The frame has an end-mounted position in which the first end wall faces the stud. A fastening structure, connected to the frame, is configured to be fastened to the stud when the frame is in the end-mounted position. An extension extends rearward from the first end wall. A stabilizer extends from the extension in a direction away from the second end wall. The stabilizer is configured to abut the side surface of the stud at a location rearward from the side walls when the frame is in the end-mounted position.

Abstract: An electrical straddle box that includes a pair of electrical boxes sized to fit between construction studs and are joined alongside one another by a U shaped saddle, where the saddle legs are the opposing sides of the electrical boxes, and the saddle web is the width of, and is for fastening to, a center construction stud. Each electrical box includes a removable back panel with spaced holes therein for use in mounting low voltage components, distribution modules such as connector bars or strips, and wiring, and includes a hinge connected cover for fitting over both the electrical boxes.

Abstract: An outlet box assembly for termination of electrical and/or communication wires. The outlet box assembly generally includes a housing defining an interior therein and a cover attached to the housing, wherein a mounting screw guide is formed between the cover and the housing upon attachment of the cover to the housing for holding and guiding a mounting screw during mounting of the box assembly to a structure.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for finding and withdrawing wire and cable ends from locations inside a wall which is being constructed where they have been temporarily brought. The assembly includes a plaster ring fastened to a wall stud. A plaster ring cover plate is temporarily attached to the plaster ring. A hitch is provided on the plaster ring cover plate for joining the wire or cable ends to the cover plate. A tying member may be used to tie the wire or cable end to the cover plate if desired. A method for retrieving the wire and cable ends is also disclosed which includes placing a plaster ring near a location where the wire or cable ends are brought, providing a plaster ring cover plate which is removably engaged on the plaster ring with a hitch for receiving the wire or cable end, engaging the wire or cable end on the hitch, and engaging the plaster ring cover plate on the plaster ring.

Abstract: A through-wall electrical box that is capable of accommodating two wall-mounted electrical devices, one for each side of a wall. One of the electrical devices faces one direction and a second electrical device faces 180 degrees away from the first device. The electrical box includes a continuous peripheral wall having an open front side, an open rear side, and a channel therein. The front side includes a front facing surface for receiving a first electrical device in the channel. The rear side includes a rear facing surface for receiving a second electrical device in the channel. The peripheral wall has a length slightly less than the width of the structural wall thereby positioning the installed electrical devices flush or slightly less than flush with the outer surfaces of the structural wall. A fastening arrangement is included on the electrical box for securing the electrical box to the structural wall.

Abstract: An assembly that enables easy mounting of an electrical box on an unfinished wall at a desired offset from the wall's eventual surface. The assembly includes an electrical box and a slide member. The slide member includes a flange having a rear surface, an opening therein, and arms extending rearwardly from the rear surface. The electrical box includes sidewalls having apertures therein, a front opening, a front edge, and a cavity for receiving an electrical device. The slide member is slideable with respect to the electrical box. A mounting arrangement is included on the flange for securing the slide member to the wall. A fastening and adjustment arrangement on the arms enables the box to be secured to the slide member and also enables easy adjusting of the offset of the front edge of the box from the wall surface.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box assembly provides for the accommodation of dual voltage fixtures. The outlet box assembly accommodates electrical fixtures and data fixtures along separate mounting axes. The electrical outlet box assembly provides for increased capacity while meeting applicable code requirements.

Abstract: An outlet box assembly includes an outer faceplate having an interior opening. An inner faceplate is connected to the outer faceplate such that the inner faceplate is recessed from the outer faceplate and access to the inner faceplate is provided through the interior opening. The inner faceplate has an outlet port and a communication port. The outlet box assembly further includes a support housing having an inner surface and an interior region bounded by the inner surface. The support housing is connected to a rear surface of the inner faceplate such that the outlet port provides access to the interior region. The support housing is configured to allow insertion of an electrical receptacle into the interior region and to provide an enclosure for the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor box assembly including a housing, a ring assembly, and a temporary cover designed to be adaptable to use with various covers. The floor box is designed to accommodate various types or sizes of covers enabling the floor box to be installed when the type of cover has not yet been finalized.

Abstract: An electrical box bracket has an adjustable member to facilitate securing the bracket to supports of varying sizes. The bracket has first and second legs that are connected by a third leg. A cut-out extends from the first leg onto the third leg. The adjustable member is formed by the cut-out to facilitate securing the bracket to the support. A centerline on the third leg of the bracket is adapted to be aligned with corresponding indicia on the support. The support indicia is visible through the cut-out to facilitate positioning the bracket on the support. A plurality of weld projections on the second leg facilitate securing a variety of different electrical boxes to the electrical box bracket.

Abstract: An integral, one-piece low voltage/receptacle electrical outlet box includes an integral one-piece structure having a top, a bottom, opposing side walls and an internal, integral dividing wall defining low voltage and receptacle sides of the electrical box. Punchouts and apertures for the insertion of power and securing of electrical cables and the like are provided in the receptacle side and punchouts and/or openings are provided in the low voltage side for the insertion and securing of low voltage wiring/cables. Both a new construction and “old work” or retrofit version of such a device are described.

Abstract: A recessed electrical box with a breakaway cover. The cover member is rotatably attached to the electrical box and will slip off the box, without any damage to the electrical box or the cover member, if an excessive force is applied to the cover member while it is in the open position. Use of the recessed electrical box positions an electrical device substantially behind the surface of any structure. One or more flanges may be included on the exterior of the electrical box to enable easy positioning with respect to the structure's exterior surface. The flanges may be removable to facilitate installation in a retrofit situation on a finished building.

Abstract: A square electrical box molded in one-piece of plastic material has three ENT connectors extending outwardly from each box sidewall. The connectors on each sidewall include a middle connector and two outer connectors. All of the middle connectors are sized for receiving one-half inch standard trade size ENT conduit. Both of the outer connectors one one pair of opposite sidewalls are sized for receiving three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The other pair of opposite sidewalls have one outer connector sized to receive three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit and another outer connector sized to receive one-inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The box has attachment ears extending outwardly from the box corners along diagonal lines that extend across diagonally opposite ones of the box corners. An adapter attached to a front surface of the box has attachment ears aligned with the box ears.

Abstract: A square electrical box molded in one-piece of plastic material has three ENT connectors extending outwardly from each box sidewall. The connectors on each sidewall include a middle connector and two outer connectors. All of the middle connectors are sized for receiving one-half inch standard trade size ENT conduit. Both of the outer connectors one one pair of opposite sidewalls are sized for receiving three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The other pair of opposite sidewalls have one outer connector sized to receive three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit and another outer connector sized to receive one-inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The box has attachment ears extending outwardly from the box corners along diagonal lines that extend across diagonally opposite ones of the box corners. An adapter attached to a front surface of the box has attachment ears aligned with the box ears.

Abstract: A multi-purpose bracket for supporting electric boxes in a stud wall which can be attached directly to a stud, between two adjacent studs, or supported from the floor, includes a mounting bracket that includes four tabs that are adapted to attach to a vertically slotted base unit. Further, the bracket includes a cable support having an edge which aligns with a stabilizing leg of the bracket which allows it to align itself to a metal stud. An edge of the bracket is then screwed to the metal stud. Further, the bracket includes channels which receive straps which can be used to support the bracket between two adjacent studs without use of the floor support.

Abstract: A first fixing portion of a generally L-shape is provided in one side of a box and a first attachment portion is provided in a first fixing member to which the box is attached corresponding to the first fixing portion. The first fixing portion of the box is engaged with the first attachment portion of the fixing member. The first fixing portion is provided in the one side of the box and a second fixing portion equipped with a flexible arm is provided in other side of the box. A second attachment portion is provided in the fixing member corresponding to the second fixing portion and the second fixing portion of the box is engaged with the second attachment portion of the fixing member, and where the flexible arm formed outward the box is bent. A moving regulating portion to regulate the moving for transverse and longitudinal directions for the second attachment portion is provided in the second fixing portion.

Abstract: A combination of an electrical box and a bushing for providing electrical service on a block wall. A mounting arrangement is included on the electrical box for securing the box to a first surface of the block wall. A fastening arrangement is included on the bushing for securing the bushing to a second surface of the block wall. The electrical box includes sidewalls, a front opening, and a cavity for receiving an electrical device therein. The bushing includes a flange with a rear surface and a tube portion extending from the rear surface. An opening extends from the flange through the tube portion of the bushing. The electrical box and bushing combination provides electrical service to a block wall while minimizing the possibility of cable abrasion, electrical shorts, and the loss of power to the electrical box.

Abstract: A hanger assembly adapted and/or configured for use in hanging, supporting, and/or securing building components, such as ducts, pipes, and the like, between structural members, such as joists, studs, rafters, or the like, and methods of making and/or using the hanger assembly. In some embodiments, the hanger assembly includes one or more threaded fastening members that are each pre-disposed and/or captured within the structure of the hanger assembly prior to use. One or more captivating mechanisms and/or structures can be provided to selectively couple one or more of the fastening members within an opening in the assembly such that the fastening member is held in place within the opening prior to use.

Abstract: A combination outlet box is disclosed which allows for the termination of both line and low voltage field wiring at the same location within a standard single gang electrical outlet box opening. In addition, the combination outlet box allows for a variety of configurations for routing the line and low voltage field wiring while providing the required separation between line and low voltage field wiring. The combination outlet box also provides for sufficient outlet box volume for both line and low voltage field wiring.

Abstract: Electrical box mounting brackets for use in mounting electrical brackets between structural members in walls, floors or ceilings, such as, for example, between wall studs, ceiling joists or floor joists, and including brackets made of component sections that are fastened together in fixed relationship to each other, as well as brackets made of component parts in which the length sections are made to be in sliding relationship to each other, to provide an adjustable bracket that may be used between structural members separated by predetermined distances, such as 16 inches, 24 inches, or other distances.

Abstract: A telescoping box adapter that enables a user to adjust the enclosure on an electrical box from a compressed to an expanded configuration. The telescoping box adapter includes a first frame member that is secured to an electrical box. A second frame member having sidewalls slightly larger than the first frame member is slideable with respect to the first frame member. Additional frame members can be provided with successively larger sidewalls thus making each additional frame member slideable with respect to the next smaller frame member. A cover is secured to the outermost frame member and is movable from an open to a closed position. Sliding the outermost frame member fully forward adjusts the box adapter to a fully expanded configuration forming an expanded enclosure therein. Sliding the outermost frame member fully rearward adjusts the box adapter to a fully compressed configuration forming a compressed enclosure therein.

Abstract: An electrical junction system includes a junction box specially configured to enhance electrical circuitry installation in buildings or other structures. The junction box is attached to a wall stud or other structure and electrical power is routed to the box. Installation of utility modules (such as a receptacle or switch) into the junction box requires no connection of wires. In addition, the depth at which the utility module is secured within the junction box cavity is advantageously adjustable to enable the face of the module to be mounted at a desired location, such as flush with drywall.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a multi-functional mounting bracket. The mounting bracket described comprises an integral electrical box obviating the need to mount the electrical box to the mounting bracket at the construction site. Furthermore, the mounting bracket as described can be attached to metal or wooden studs without the need for modification of the mounting bracket. The bracket provides for a simple, efficient installation of electrical boxes, ensuring that the electrical box is installed in the proper configuration.

Abstract: An electrical junction box is employed for use in conduit rack systems. The junction box having two separate enclosed spaces, the first space enclosed by an upper section and the second space enclosed by a second section which extends perpendicularly from the first section. External surfaces of the first and second sections form dual step-like configurations on either side of the box which form two accessways or pathways for positioning and accepting straight runs of conduit laterally and over the junction box, thus eliminating the need for separating and bending runs of conduit. Straight runs of conduit are connected, via joint members, at the ends of the junction box.

Abstract: A universal junction box, which includes multiple methods for securing cables, various kinds of wires and conduits and multiple methods for securing the box within a wall cavity. The front side of the box which can be positioned flush with the installed wall covering includes fittings for attaching a wall plate, switches, plugs, connectors, and electrical/electronic devices to the box. The junction box allows the addition of an extension to the rear of the junction box for a between-wall design for the installation and attachment of similar devices on an opposing wall surface through the same junction box. The junction box also engages extensions to the side of the junction box allowing two or more ganged box configurations, which share the multiple methods for securing the junction box within a wall cavity.

Abstract: A recessed electrical box with a closeable cover member and at least one outward extending flange. The flange serves as a positioning arrangement to recess the electrical box at the correct depth with respect to the surface in which it will be mounted. The recessed electrical box is includes of two pieces, including a one-piece electrical box and a one-piece cover member. The cover member is of minimal size with respect to the electrical box to minimize the cost of construction. The electrical box can be installed on an exterior wall, including either a finished or an unfinished wall. The outward extending flange may include an inner flange for positioning the recessed electrical box with respect to the outer surface of the substrate on an unfinished building. The inner flange is removable to facilitate installation on a finished building, in which the finish layer such as siding or stucco is installed.

Abstract: An electric box assembly that includes a box extender having a tubular body with opposed sides arranged to be received within an electric box, and which box extender is formed with a pair of laterally outwardly extending face flanges arranged to be flush mounted against a wall surface in the assembled position. The box extender is devoid of any top or bottom flanges and is adapted to be secured in place within an electric box by the electric device, outlet receptacle, switch or the like. In an embodiment of the invention, the sides of the tubular body are tapered inwardly toward the central axis of the tubular body so as to permit the box extender to be nested one within the other to facilitate shipping and handling.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting an electrical junction box within a wall frame. The bracket has a junction box support portion adapted to be connectable to the electrical junction box and a cable support portion extending from the junction box support portion. The cable support portion has a cable securing portion that receives and automatically secures the electrical cables in the cable support portion, thereby fixing the electrical cables a desired distance from the junction box.

Abstract: A junction box assembly includes a lower cover, a junction box and an upper cover. The junction box holds one or more connectors that mate with corresponding connectors in the lower cover. The junction box includes a locking structure that engages with a corresponding locking structure of the upper cover. The junction box also includes a cover engagement restriction portion. The upper cover includes a lock position assurance device that abuts against the cover engagement restriction portion and restricts the upper cover from engaging the lower cover if the junction box is not properly installed into the lower cover. The lock position assurance device may also restrict accidental disengagement of the junction box from the junction box by restricting the junction box locking structure from disengaging the corresponding locking structure of the upper cover.

Abstract: A rapid mounting, “square” electrical outlet or junction box (4? square, 4 11/16? square, 2-gang, etc.) includes a back plate and four upstanding sidewalls attached to the back plate and defining a front opening. One or more of the sidewalls has a number of conduit knockouts, as well as a plurality of cable access ports, which allow entry of AC, MC, NM, or other cables. The sidewalls also have a mounting hole pattern for rapidly mounting the outlet box, by way of any of the sidewalls, to a wood or metal stud. Accordingly, regardless of the box's orientation, conduit and/or electrical cables can always be routed to the box, and conduits that approach the box from any direction can be easily accommodated without bending or rerouting. Among other things, the outlet box may also be provided with external cable clamps, fold-out depth tangs, device connection flanges, and pre-attached ground leads.

Abstract: A non-gangable electrical outlet box which includes a pair of side walls with raised portions on the exterior surfaces. The raised portions have a pair of holding prongs, a pair of positioning tabs and at least one depression having a bottom surface and an aperture. The bottom surface of the depression is angularly disposed to the raised portion to facilitate insertion of a screw in the aperture though the front opening of the outlet box. The top wall, the bottom wall and the side walls are attached to each other and to the rear wall with at least one weld to form the outlet box.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods provide an adjustable aerial terminal that is capable of being pole-mounted or wall-mounted. In an embodiment, this invention includes an aerial terminal having the means to rotationally adjust positions about a curved surface. In another embodiment, this invention includes an aerial terminal having the means to longitudinally adjust positions along a planar surface. In further embodiments, this invention includes a kit-of-parts capable of being assembled with conventional aerial terminals and also includes a method of adjusting aerial terminals located at an elevated position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hub concealed by tabletop, where a top lid is joined to a bottom casing and a space within the hub is configured to receive multiple electrical components. The hub includes a plurality of resilient key buttons to be secured to the apertures formed on opposing sides of the base to allow the hub to rotate about the resilient key buttons over the base. The hub is rotatable to an exposed state in use or a concealed state when not in use by the engagement between two tennon devices and tennon openings of the base, wherein the base is further pressed into a circular opening preformed on tabletop by the opposing securing tabs so as to join to the tabletop. The hub may be rotated to expose out of the tabletop in use, and to be concealed underneath the tabletop when not in use.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bar and electrical box assembly for hanging a light fixture, fan, or other electrical device from a ceiling. All hardware required for mounting the electrical device is included with the assembly. The adjustable mounting bar includes sliding tubular members with end flanges for spanning between adjacent overhead joists. An electrical box is connected to the tubular members by a clamp and outer clamping fasteners, which can be loosened to adjust the length of the adjustable mounting bar. The end flanges include penetrable tabs that can be driven into the overhead joists to temporarily secure the adjustable mounting bar to the joists and thereby free the installer's hands. The outer face of the end flanges include a series of rows of slots arranged horizontally thereon and forming a plurality of bend lines.

Abstract: The claimed inventions relate generally to electrical boxes that may be installed to a ceiling, and more particularly to electrical box ancillary devices, such as brackets and struts, that permit the carrying of heavy ceiling appliances such as ceiling fans and lighting fixtures. Disclosed herein are brackets and other devices for reinforcing ceiling electrical boxes to structural members, such as trusses and joists, against the load of fixtures including ceiling fans and lighting fixtures. Also disclosed herein are ceiling electrical boxes having built-in reinforcement. Further disclosed herein are other reinforcement structures, some including box molded parts therein, that additionally provide direct support to a ceiling fixture. Additionally disclosed herein, explicitly or implicitly, methods of using and installing those brackets, devices and boxes.

Abstract: An adjustable outlet box assembly provides for attachment of an outlet box to a wall stud. The assembly includes an outlet box and a box bracket which is adjustably positioned to the outlet box. The box bracket includes a box attachment portion having a deflectable finger for resilient engagement with a side wall of the box. The bracket further includes a stud attachment portion for engagement with the stud. The bracket is adjustably positioned on the box so that the box may be adjustably positioned with respect to the wall stud.

Abstract: A recessed electrical box having one or more flanges making it easily adaptable to installation on either a finished or unfinished exterior wall of a building. A preferred embodiment includes an inner and outer flange with the inner flange being easily removable. For installation on an unfinished wall, a hole is made in the exterior substrate and the box inserted until the inner flange is flush with the substrate. Fasteners are driven through holes provided in the inner flange to secure the box to the substrate. Lapped siding or any appropriate siding material, is then installed within the gap and placed flush with the sides of the box. For installation on a finished wall, the inner flange is removed and a hole is made in the exterior substrate and the siding and the box inserted until the outer flange is flush with the siding. Holes are drilled in the outer flange and fasteners inserted therein to secure the recessed electrical box to the siding and substrate.

Abstract: A modular interchangeable baseboard mounted electrical work box having a housing for mounting one or a plurality of electrical devices, such as switches or outlets. Each support module is adapted for supporting a specific electrical component and the support modules have fastener insert sheaths for fasteners, such as screws or nails, for attaching the work box to a vertical wall stud or to a horizontal baseboard stud so as to permit interchangeable positioning of the box upon the baseboard. The box is interchangeable in that it can be used for either a new work box in new construction or for an old work box for replacement of existing work boxes or upgrading electrical service.

Abstract: An electric box assembly that includes a box extender having a tubular body with opposed sides arranged to be received within an electric box, and which box extender is formed with a pair of laterally outwardly extending face flanges arranged to be flush mounted against a wall surface in the assembled position. The box extender is devoid of any top or bottom flanges and is adapted to be secured in place within an electric box by the electric device, outlet receptacle, switch or the like. In an embodiment of the invention, the sides of the tubular body are tapered inwardly toward the central axis of the tubular body so as to permit the box extender to be nested one within the other to facilitate shipping and handling.

Abstract: An outlet box assembly that simplifies the installation of an electrical box to a block wall. The assembly includes a box and a base plate. The box includes sidewalls, an open front with a planar front edge, and one or more side arms projecting from the sidewalls in a plane parallel to the planar front. The side arms include one or more apertures for receipt of fasteners. The base plate is substantially larger in area than the sidewalls of the box and includes an opening therein sized to accept the sidewalls of the box. The box is secured to a block wall by creating a hole in the wall at the desired location, positioning the base plate over the hole and against the wall, placing the box through the opening in the base plate until the back surface of the arms are flush with the base plate, and driving fasteners through one or more of the apertures in the side arms, through the base plate, and into the cement block.

Abstract: A plastic building wall mounting bracket assembly comprises a one-piece mounting bracket with a back wall and an integral continuous peripheral wall extending axially therefrom, a flange member having an outside flange and an integral flange wall extending axially therefrom to be received by the mounting bracket so that only the flange member is visible from outside the building.