Abstract: A cabinet includes a first compartment for housing electronic equipment, such as equipment used to provide telephone service and/or voice and data networking services. The front of the equipment housed in the first compartment is accessible via at least one door. The cabinet also includes a second compartment accessible by a second door, on an opposite side of the cabinet. The second compartment is for housing a connection panel, which allows subscriber lines to be connected to provider lines and/or terminals of the electronic equipment. A partitioning wall separates the first and second compartments and includes an access port communicating the first and second compartments. When the connection panel is moved, e.g. pivoted by use of a hinge, a service technician can gain access to the rear of the electronic equipment housed in the first compartment via the access port.

Abstract: A dual use low voltage electrical box is useful for both old electrical work and new electrical work. The box includes a rectangular mounting plate, as well as top and bottom truncated, cut-off rectangle walls. Each of the truncated walls has a short edge parallel to the long edge, extending back from the front of the box. The short edge of the box is shorter than the long edge and the top and bottom walls each has a diagonal edge which extends from a rear of the short edge, to a shoulder joined to a rear of the long edge. This shoulder is located at a right angle to, and joins a rear of the mounting plate. The box is open in the front and receives a plate enclosing the front opening and providing entry for low voltage wires into the box.

Abstract: An electrical bracket for mounting an electrical device having a wall structure defining a front opening. In one embodiment, the bracket includes at least one breakaway mounting member which can be used to mount the bracket to a surface or be removed when the member is not needed. In another embodiment, the bracket includes at least one breakaway alignment member which can be used to align the bracket to a mountable surface or be removed when the member is not needed. The bracket can further be mounted to a surface in a plurality of orientations.

Abstract: A framing device or support member (1) for framing a fitting, such as a power point or switch (8), within orifice (4) provided in a surface member (3). The device/member is provided with a lip (5) on the extremity thereof which enables a layer of settable material (6) to be applied thereto. A cover plate (9), provided on said fitting (8), is neatly shaped to fit within the framing device/member (1). A substantially smooth and flush surface is formed between the settable material (6) outside the framing device (1) and the cover plate (9).

Abstract: A junction box used to contain wiring associated with a static structure, such as a building, includes two parts that are releasably held together. Each part has at least one arcuate notch defined in an edge, with the notches being aligned with each other in the assembled junction box to define outlet holes through which wires extend into and out of the assembled junction box.

Abstract: Access boxes installed within the main cabin of a commercial aircraft provide easier deployment of cables therein. The access boxes include smaller generally rectangular bodies having two openings providing passage of cables from under the main floor into the main passenger cabin to allow access to onboard services by passengers therein. The access boxes may be mounted using permanent fasteners or a removable type connection member. The access boxes are mounted as close to a seat floor track for use in deploying cables therethrough in the conduit of the seat floor track.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box having alternative mounting flanges on opposite sides thereof for selectively mounting the box to a front surface of a wall stud or to a side surface of a wall stud. The box and mounting flanges are configured for use of either mounting flange with the box located on either of opposite sides of the wall stud.

Abstract: A power circuit section is adhered to a circuit arrangement surface on a heat radiation member to form a circuit assembly. A casing body is mounted on the heat radiation member. The casing body is provided with an opening that exposes at least the upper portion of the power circuit section. A shape retention member is disposed across the opening for interconnecting a peripheral edge of the opening to each other at a plurality of positions. A casing unit is made of a synthetic resin. The shape retention member suppresses a deformation of the casing body due to a shrinkage cavity. After cooling the casing unit, the shape retention member is removed to define a large opening, if desired.

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. Additionally disclosed herein, explicitly or implicitly, methods of using and installing those brackets, devices and boxes. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: An electrical box is provided that is easily adaptable for ganging to an adjacent electrical box. The electrical box includes a body member having a pair of opposed side walls, a rear wall contiguously formed between the pair of opposed side walls, a pair of opposed guides bounding the body member and integrally formed therewith, and a pair of opposed tabs disposed between the pair of opposed side walls and integrally formed on the pair of opposed guides.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box having a generally rectangular box having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding the back wall defining an open front face and a box interior, the side wall comprised of a first and second set of generally parallel spaced apart wall portions, outwardly directed flanges extending from one set of parallel wall portions adjacent the open front face; and fastening structures integrally formed with and attached to the flanges for rigidly mounting the electrical outlet box to a structural member.

Abstract: A hanger bar assembly for supporting an outlet box between spaced apart support elements including a first channel member being longitudinally slidingly engagable with a second channel member forming a longitudinally adjustable support bar. The first channel member has a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves and the second channel member having a plurality of longitudinally extending rails slidingly received in the grooves such that lateral movement between the first and second channel members is resisted. A clamping device is provided for urging the first and second channel members into respective forced engagement thereby restricting movement between the first and second channel members. A securement device attached to the support bar for securing the support bar to the spaced support elements is further provided. The first and second channel members have apertures formed therein to accommodate fasteners for securing end plates to the support.

Abstract: A pullbox assembly for use in wiring having a cylindrical pipe main body having a side wall with handles and or cable holders which double as wire holders for the inside of the pullbox main body and a flat base for stability of the pullbox in the ground. A metal casting frame attached to the rim of the main body by bolts through the sidewall. A cover fitting into the casting frame and optionally bolted thereto. The pullbox assembly can have a base, which is solid for keeping water and moisture out or the base may have a drainage hole for high water table applications to let water in and out. An extension may be added to the pullbox assembly to lengthen the main body for deeper holes in the ground. The pullbox assembly is easy to assemble on site. The cover has an indentation for attachment of different nameplates.

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. Additionally disclosed herein, explicitly or implicitly, methods of using and installing those brackets, devices and boxes. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: A folding lamp rod and junction box structure for lamps comprised of a junction box and lamp rods hinged to the junction box. The junction box has a plurality of portals appropriately arrayed along the plane of its circumference and, furthermore, a pivot hole is formed in the top surface at the lateral edge of each portal in the junction box to provide for movably locating the lamp rods. Each lamp rod has a joint section at its proximal section that is hinged to the junction box and, furthermore, the joint section is coupled via the junction box the pivot hole. The lamp rod has a spring element situated at an appropriate area and, furthermore, the vertex portion of the spring element protrudes slightly to the circumferential edge. When the joint section is conjoined to the junction box, the spring element vertex portion engages the lateral edge of the junction box portal, thereby securing the lamp rod onto the junction box portal.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box mounting bracket for mounting large size and small size standard electrical outlet boxes. The bracket has a flat section of material having a cutout pattern formed therein. The cutout pattern has a generally octagonal opening formed therein with a first, a second, a third and a fourth diagonally offset corner, and straight edges therebetween. A first, a second and a third closed keyhole slot is located inwardly of the first diagonal corner of the bracket, the keyhole slots having a wider end and a narrower slot portion with a terminal end. A first, a second and a third open slot are located diagonally opposite the keyhole cutouts in the third diagonal corner and opened therein. The open slots have a terminal end therein.

Abstract: A recessed electrical fixture assembly that includes first and second support members that are spaced and substantially parallel, and include first and second opposing inner surfaces, respectfully. A barrier is releasably coupled to the first and second inner surfaces of the first and second support members to define an enclosure with at least one open side. A fire resistant housing is at least partially received in the enclosure defined by the barrier and is releasably coupled to the first and second support members. The fire resistant housing includes an opening corresponding to the open side of the enclosure and an electrical unit is received in the fire resistant housing.

Abstract: An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a rectangular frame having first and second opposite end walls, first and second opposite side walls, and 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 a side surface of the stud, a first side-mounted position in which the first side wall faces the side surface of the stud, and a second side-mounted position in which the second side wall faces the side surface of the stud. An end attachment structure is for mounting the frame in the end-mounted position. A first side attachment structure is for mounting the frame in the first side-mounted position. A second side attachment structure is for mounting the frame in the second side-mounted position.

Abstract: A constructive arrangement for the starting system of an electric motor, comprising a basic body (10), to which are mounted a cover (20), a starting device (30) and a motor protector (40, 40?), said basic body (10) being provided, on an external face (11), with a projecting rod (12) for affixing the capacitor, a pair of first openings (13) for the fitting of respective terminals of a capacitor (2), to be coupled to the projecting rod (12); a first energizing opening (15) for electric connection to the starting device (30); and a second energizing opening (16), for electric connection to the protector motor (40), said basic body (10) defining a first housing (17) for receiving the starting device (30) and being closed by the cover (20) opposite to the projecting rod (12) and provided with two receiving openings (21) for receiving two pins for electric connection to the motor, the motor protector (40, 40?) being provided with a female connector (41) for introduction of a third pin for electric connection of the

Abstract: An enclosure is disclosed which is highly secure, permits access to a cabled network system only by one user at a time, permits visual and unequivocal observation of the security status of the enclosure, and prevents access to the interior thereof only by authorized persons. The enclosure has back, front and side walls and an interior, with all connections being internal. Limited interior access is provided only through a door and a service opening. Within the enclosure is a system connection device to the system, which is configured for access thereto by only a single user at a time. A lock secures door closure. Thus access to the cabled system through the enclosure is available only to one user at a time and must be obtained through the open door, with usage thereby being visually identifiable, and the door prevents unauthorized access.

Abstract: A mounting formation for an electrical outlet box includes a dome and a flap. The dome has a base that is formed within an opening. The base is connected to the wall of the electrical outlet box and the flap is connected to the dome within the opening to cover a first portion of the opening while defining a second portion that is uncovered and crescent shaped. The mounting formation facilitates the installation of electrical outlet box, boxes without the need to separately remove a knock-out prior to the installation of fasteners.

Abstract: An exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures includes a plastic block having a nailing flange and screw holes adapted to support either a duplex outlet or a light fixture. The holes are spaced either along the central axis of the block for a duplex, or spaced diagonally relative to each other on sidewalls to support a light fixture. The block is formed from a white, fire-resistant material and includes a cover plate formed from a non-fire-resistant material or from a metal material.

Abstract: An electrical back box of galvanized metal or plastic with a barrier mounted in its interior. This barrier is the support for a low voltage transformer and the means of separating the low and high voltage wiring chambers. Knockouts provide access into these tow chambers for the required electrical wires. Retainer slots located in the interior of the box at the mounting end and at the opposite end provide and insertion point for wire springs. These wire springs are attached to a chime or any type of equipment that may utilize this backbox. When thrust into the retention slots, these springs provide a pulling force that snug the equipment up to the opening of the box. When this back box and transformer are used only for a source of low voltage power then there are two different types of covers that will cover the opening either flush or surface mounted and these make it electrically safe. These covers are mounted by the same wire springs method and are of plastic.

Abstract: An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a rectangular 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 into abutting contact with the stud at a location rearward from the frame when the frame is in the end-mounted position.

Abstract: A plate to reinforce a shear panel that has been weakened by an opening extending through the panel is provided. The plate is selected to have a shear load capacity greater than the shear panel without the opening. The plate has a plate opening similar to the panel opening, and is secured to the panel with a predetermined strength and arrangement of panel fasteners. The plate is sized to fit between adjacent structural members. Opposing side flanges extend outwardly from the plate. Flange fasteners of predetermined strength and spacings are used to secure the flanges to the structural members.

Abstract: A floor stand for mounting an electrical box having a plaster ring has an upper structure, a lower structure, and two parallel uprights, each of which has an upper part having an upper end and a lower part having a lower end. The upper structure bridges the upper ends of the upper parts. The lower structure bridges the lower ends of the lower parts. The upper and lower parts are separate parts, which are fastened together at any one of a plurality of possible elevations of the upper structure above the lower structure, via fasteners, such as screws, which pass through vertical slots in the upper parts, into holes in the lower parts.

Abstract: A rapid mounting, “square” electrical outlet or junction box (4″ square, 4-{fraction (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 cable clamps, fold-out depth tangs, device connection flanges, and pre-attached ground leads.

Abstract: A portable storage unit has a body; a cavity in the body; an access opening in the body for providing access to the cavity, and a door which is hingedly fixed to the body for selectively opening and closing the cavity access opening. An extensible member is slidably received in the body and movable between a retracted position and a range of extended positions for securing the unit intermediate a pair of spaced apart surfaces such as a floor and underside of a desk. A spring urges the extensible member resiliently toward the extended positions. The extensible member may be latched in the retracted position and the body has a handle for transporting the unit between sites. Electrical connectors such as communication ports or electrical receptacles may be mounted to the unit along with one or more cords for supplying current to the electrical connectors.

Abstract: A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing an electrical fixture, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead support. The prepackaged mounting assembly includes an electrical junction box having a top wall, a downward extending peripheral side wall, and an open bottom. Openings are provided within the electrical junction box for temporary storage of load bearing fasteners. An initial fastener is provided in the top wall for initially securing the assembly to the overhead support thus freeing the installer's hands for subsequent installation steps. The load bearing fasteners are then removed from their temporary storage locations and the connection member of an electrical fixture is aligned below the electrical junction box. The fixture may then be secured to the overhead support by threading the load bearing fasteners through the top of the electrical fixture and into the overhead support.

Abstract: A capacitor housing includes an electrically conductive cup having a wall and a bottom, and an electrically insulating envelope which substantially covers an exterior of the cup and which includes an opening at a bottom of the cup. The opening is smaller than the bottom of the cup. The capacitor housing also includes a fill element which is substantially heat-conductive and disposed inside the opening and a cover element which is substantially electrically insulating, that covers at least part of the bottom of the cup and overlaps at least part of the envelope.

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. First load bearing fasteners are threadably engaged in first storage receptacles in the sliding tubular members of the assembly and upon temporary securement to the joists, can be removed from the storage receptacles and fastened through the end flanges to securely fasten the mounting bar to the joists.

Abstract: A support bracket article for enabling the adjustable positioning of an electrical box enclosure relative to the bottom of a framing member, and the supporting thereof in an interior wall section of a wall system under construction. The article is able to guide the adjustable positioning of the electrical box enclosure. It is also able to accommodate the supporting and adjustable positioning of the electrical box enclosure in a variety of framing studs and wall systems.

Abstract: A bar hanger and mounting clip assembly for securing an electrical box between two opposed Tee bar elements in a ceiling structure is provided which comprises a spanning bar which spans between the two opposed Tee bar elements; first and second clips at opposed ends of the spanning bar for attaching the spanning bar to the two opposed Tee bar elements; an electrical box; and a mounting clip for securing the electrical box to the spanning bar, the mounting clip including a tension leg for initially holding the electrical box in position on the spanning bar before the clip is securely fastened to the electrical box.

Abstract: The specification discloses a universal cable junction box having an interior volume defined by side walls, a bottom, and a cover. The interior volume has provided therein a plurality of hardware mounting channels each includes by a pair of spaced-apart interior walls. The hardware mounting channels are arranged to define a pattern of repeating geometric shapes.

Abstract: A wire connection box with a rapibly-assembled lamp rod or inserting rod having: a retaining seat installed at a via hole at a lateral side of the wire connection box and an inserting rod inserted in the retaining seat. A front end of the inserting rod with respect to the retaining seat is firmly secured with a rapidly-connecting joint secured to a front end of the retaining seat. In this wire connection box, the inserting rod can be pulled out from the retaining seat for packaging, transferring and storage. Since the wire connection box and the inserting rod can be detached for reducing the volume, the retaining seat inserted by the inserting rod is assembled in the wire connection box. When assembly, it is only necessary to insert the inserting rod into the retaining seat for use. No other tool, such as studs, is needed. Thereby, the user can assemble the wire connection box by himself or herself.

Abstract: A cover and bracket are provided for covering ceiling junction box openings in which there are no visible connecting devices on the face or outer surface of the cover. The cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. A peg is connected to the inner surface of the cover and includes raised ribs at an angle to the outer periphery of the cover. The bracket is adapted for connection to a junction box with connectors such as bolts or screws, and has one or more central engagement openings which are sized and shaped to selectively receive and engage the peg such that the cover holds fast to the junction box and covers the junction box opening and some portion of the surrounding ceiling surface. In a preferred embodiment, there are two central engagement openings. A first engagement opening contains spring engagement tabs that provide frictional holding of the peg. A second engagement opening is of a diameter less than the peg and ribs allowing the cover to be rotated clockwise therein.

Abstract: A housing opening structure is disclosed, which has a pivoting board pivoted on a housing, a sliding board slidably mounted on the pivoting board, and a top cover fixed on the sliding board. When a technician wants to detach the top cover, due to sliding between the sliding board and the pivoting board, the top cover slides a predetermined distance and rotates to a predetermined angle relative to the housing by the pivoting board, and a stopping member stops a stop section of the pivoting board so that the top cover is stopped instead of falling. When the technician wants to close the top cover, an operating part of the stopping member can be pushed to make the stopping member slide from the back face of the housing to the front face, so the stopping end of the stopping member leaves the stop section of the pivoting board and the pivoting board starts to rotate closed.

Abstract: A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing an electrical fixture, such as a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to a rafter or other suitable structure. The mounting assembly includes a junction box having a closed top, a side wall, and an open bottom that define an electrical wiring enclosure integral with the closed bottom. Provided within the junction box are integral holsters for temporary storage of threaded fasteners. A bracket is provided attached to the closed top for securing the junction box to an appropriate structural surface. An electrical fixture is secured to the junction box by removing the threaded fasteners from their respective holsters and securing them through the top of the electrical fixture, through the junction box, and into the bracket.

Abstract: An adjustable roof support frame is disclosed. This support frame is adapted to support roofs with access holes. The support frame comprises two lateral supports and two cross supports. Preferably, all supports comprise a first and second member, the first member having a substantially C-shaped cross section that is adapted to slidably receive the second member. Fastening holes are provided on each member for receiving fasteners and attaching the two members together. Hook members are provided for attaching the ends of the lateral supports to trusses and L-brackets are used to attach the cross supports to the lateral supports. A truss bridge member is also provided for spanning a truss and attaching two support frames together.

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: A multi-piece structure for mounting an electrical fixture to the side of a building. The structure includes an electrical box having four side walls and locating supports extending radially from said side wall. This fits within the inside of a mounting block with an intermediate plate between the front wall of the mounting block and the opening surface of the electrical box. The electrical box and plate can be formed from fire resistant material permitting the mounting block to be formed from a non-fire rated material. A metal plate can be positioned over the mounting block to provide the appearance of a brass structure. The structure includes two pairs of mounting holes permitting one to attach light fixtures or electrical outlets.

Abstract: A fuse box is placed on an upper surface of a battery box through a supporting plate. Through-holes into which battery posts are inserted are formed at predetermined positions of the supporting plate. A positioning emboss portion is projected from the supporting plate. A fit-on portion is formed at a position corresponding to the emboss portion of the supporting plate of the fuse box. The fuse box is mounted on an upper surface of the supporting plate, with the battery posts in penetration through the through-holes of the supporting plate. A circular arc portion of a battery terminal is fixedly fitted on the battery post. The emboss portion is fitted on the fit-on portion.

Abstract: A bracket assembly in which two brackets are attached laterally adjacent one another on a support. A first bracket is adapted to be attached to a support having a face that has a first width. A first leg of the first bracket has a first removable portion and a first non-removable portion. The first leg has a second width that is larger than one half of the first width. A second bracket is adapted to be attached to the support laterally adjacent the first bracket. A second leg of the second bracket has a second removable portion and a second non-removable portion and also has a third width that is larger than one half of the first width.

Abstract: A wire collection box includes a lower plate, four lateral plates and a wire plate. Each of the four lateral plates has a side thereof being joined to the lower plate and at least one lateral plate has a plurality of vertical wire passages with an upper opening at each of the wire passages. The wire plate is disposed on the lower plate and provides an extension receptacle for taking external electricity. The extension receptacle has at least a set of outlets. Further, the wire plate is attached with a plurality of wire take-in parts, which at least form a wire take-in group for the wire being located at one of the take-in parts and wound around the wire take-in group and passing through one of the wire passages for supplying electricity or transmitting signals.

Abstract: A bracket assembly is disclosed, which is useful with a combination of an electrical box, a plaster ring, and a fastener or fasteners for fastening the plaster ring to the electrical box, for mounting the combination between two building studs, which are spaced within a range of spacings. The bracket assembly comprises a first bracket and a second bracket, each bracket having a mounting base, which is adapted for mounting to one of the building studs, and each bracket having two parallel legs, which extend from the mounting base of said bracket. At least part of each of the parallel legs of the first bracket is adapted to lie over or under and to slide along at least part of one of the parallel legs of the second bracket, in a telescoping relationship, when the bracket assembly is mounted so that the mounting bases of the brackets are mounted to the building studs, whereby the first and second brackets can be slidably adjusted to accommodate any spacing of the building studs within a range of spacings.

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 portable electrical unit including a body, a cavity in the body, a cavity access opening in the body, a door attached to the body for selectively opening and closing said cavity access opening, at least one extensible member slidably received in the body and movable between a retracted position and a range of extended positions for securing the portable electrical unit intermediate a pair of spaced apart surfaces, all of the extensible members being resiliently biased in substantially the same direction and a distribution unit mounted in the body including at least one receptacle. The portable electrical unit may be secured in position intermediate a pair of spaced apart surfaces such as the floor and underside of a desk, or an upper desk or shelf surface and a higher shelf under-surface by one or more extensible members which are slidably received in the body and movable between a retracted position and a range of extended positions.

Abstract: An electrical conduit box mounting strap is described having a single unitary structure. The strap is used for mounting conduit boxes as a fixed rigid composite structure within a volume of an internal void or cavity of a concrete, cement or similar block of material. The strap is shaped and configured to stabilize the conduit box, particularly as conduit wires are pulled therethrough.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box mounting bracket for mounting large size and small size standard electrical outlet boxes. The bracket has a flat section of material having a cutout pattern formed therein. The cutout pattern has a generally octagonal opening formed therein with a first, a second, a third and a fourth diagonally offset corner, and straight edges therebetween. A first, a second and a third closed keyhole slot is located inwardly of the first diagonal corner of the bracket, the keyhole slots having a wider end and a narrower slot portion with a terminal end. A first, a second and a third open slot are located diagonally opposite the keyhole cutouts in the third diagonal corner and opened therein. The open slots have a terminal end therein.

Abstract: A box includes a thin profile and movable mounting units so it can be used in locations that may be too small for existing electrical receptacle boxes, such as in connection with finish work on an unfinished room, or the like.