Abstract: A device and method for configuring a recessed electrical box for the mounting of electrical components at a shallow depth with respect to the mounting surface. The device and method includes a spacer for adjusting the depth at which an electrical component is mounted within a recessed electrical box. The spacer includes a frame member with side members and end members that define an opening therein. A front face on the spacer is adapted to accept the mounting of two electrical components thereto. A rear face on the spacer is adapted to fit flush against the peripheral wall of a recessed electrical box assembly. Two arms extending from each end member of the spacer include apertures therein for acceptance of fasteners for mounting the electrical components. The spacer enables an installer to mount an electrical component at a shallow depth within a recessed electrical box.

Abstract: A power distribution unit including a housing having a front face and at least one housing aperture formed therethrough. A power input is coupled with the housing and connectable to an external power source. At least one molded multi receptacle module is located at least partially within the housing. The molded multi receptacle module includes a recessed surface and a plurality of outlet cores extending from the recessed surface toward the housing aperture. The outlet cores include an unobstructed space between adjacent pairs of the outlet cores and each outlet core includes at least two aligned power-connection elements.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle assembly is reconfigurable to provide any number of different styles or configurations of high or low voltage electrical receptacles and/or data outlets. The receptacle assembly includes a main body with an outlet receptacle portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from the main body, an upper frame member positioned generally above the flange portion, and a lower frame member positioned generally below the flange portion. A plurality of electrical contacts are positioned in the main body, and are configured to make electrical contact when the outlet receptacle portion receives an electrical or data plug associated with an electrical device. The upper and lower frame members are configured to interchangeably receive different main bodies with different outlet portions, and enable the different outlet portions to be mounted at a power center along a work surface or the like.

Abstract: A utility receptacle apparatus for use with an article of furniture having a work surface and an opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a grommet member having a top side, a bottom side, a peripheral portion and an opening. The bottom side has a structure that fits into an opening in the work surface. The peripheral portion contacts the work surface when the structure is disposed within the opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus includes a receptacle base member that is configured to be attached to the underside of a work surface of the article of furniture. A utility receptacle is located on the receptacle base member at a predetermined location so that the utility receptacle is accessible through the openings in the work surface and grommet member when the receptacle base member is attached to the underside of the work surface.

Abstract: Provided is a wall grommet, which can be installed through the surfaces of walls to route wiring in the walls' interior spaces. In particular, the wall grommet is configured for running power cords inside walls and presenting the electrical connectors of a power cord in a manner such that power cords are hidden from view. The grommet may comprise a housing, which defines an interior space that is adapted to hold either the female connector or male connector of a power cord. The housing may be configured to enclose and secure the electrical connector of the power cord in the housing.

Abstract: Provided is a wall grommet, which can be installed through the surfaces of walls to route wiring in the walls' interior spaces. In particular, the wall grommet is configured for running power cords inside walls and presenting the electrical connectors of a power cord in a manner such that power cords are hidden from view. The grommet may comprise a power module and a back cover. The power module comprises a housing, which defines an interior space that is adapted to hold either the female connector or male connector of a power cord. The back cover can be attached to the housing to secure the electrical connector of the power cord in the housing.

Abstract: A utility receptacle apparatus for use with an article of furniture having a work surface and an opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a grommet member having a top side, a bottom side, a peripheral portion and an opening. The bottom side has a structure that fits into an opening in the work surface. The peripheral portion contacts the work surface when the structure is disposed within the opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus includes a receptacle base member that is configured to be attached to the underside of a work surface of the article of furniture. A utility receptacle is located on the receptacle base member at a predetermined location so that the utility receptacle is accessible through the openings in the work surface and grommet member when the receptacle base member is attached to the underside of the work surface.

Abstract: A fixing structure used for fixing a power input connector on a bracket is provided. The power input connector includes a socket body and a notch part. The fixing structure includes first and second fixing elements. The first fixing element has a first coupling portion and an opening. The second fixing element has a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion, and a supporting portion connected with the notch part to fix the power input connector. The first fixing element covers the second fixing element and the power input connector, and the socket body is exposed from the opening. First and second fixing elements are fixed on the bracket to provide a first supporting force to balance a first force pulling the power input connector away from the bracket, and a second supporting force to balance a second force pressing the power input connector towards the bracket.

Abstract: A utility receptacle apparatus for use with an article of furniture having a work surface and an opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a grommet member having a top side, a bottom side, a peripheral portion and an opening. The bottom side comprises a structure that is sized to fit into an opening in the work surface. The peripheral portion is sized so as to contact the work surface when the structure is disposed within the opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus further includes a device charging system attached to the grommet member. The device charging system has a charging pad for receiving and charging a chargeable electronic device. The device charging system also has electrical conductors for connection to an electrical power source. The utility receptacle apparatus further includes a receptacle base member which has portions thereof that are configured to be attached to the underside of a work surface of the article of furniture.

Abstract: A connector includes a packing which includes an annular body part, ear parts extending outward from the body part, and lock receiving parts provided in the ear parts. The connector further includes a case which includes an annular packing-mounted part provided on which a body part of the packing is mounted, a flange part which is integrally provided on the case body part to surround the packing-mounted part, a pair of through holes which are formed in the case body part to communicate between a face of the packing-mounted part and a back face of the flange part and through which the ear parts are respectively passed, and a pair of locking parts which are provided on the back face of the flange part and with which the lock receiving parts in the ear parts are respectively engaged.

Abstract: A utility receptacle apparatus for use with a work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a grommet member that has a frame structure. The frame structure has an opening therein and an upper peripheral portion that extends about the opening. The upper peripheral portion has a top side and bottom side wherein the bottom side has a surface for contacting a work surface of an article of furniture. The frame structure includes a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of sidewalls that extend downward from and are attached to the bottom side of the peripheral portion. A lid member is located within the opening of the frame structure and is movably attached to the sidewalls of the frame structure. The utility receptacle apparatus includes a receptacle base member that has a top plate section which has a top side and a bottom side. The top plate section has a pair of oppositely positioned raised sections and a recessed section that is located between the raised sections.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle includes a housing having a cover or face member coupled to a base, and a mounting bridge extending around and contacting the bottom and the two opposite ends of the base. Each of the end-contacting portions of the mounting bridge has at least one base tab that projects inwardly into engagement with the end of the base, and at least one face tab, preferably barbed, that projects upwardly into the face member. During assembly, the base tabs preferably are bent over an upper edge of the base to firmly clamp the mounting bridge to the base. A line contact assembly extending along each side of the base has at least one line contact tab that projects upwardly into the face member. Mating snap-fit connectors afford additional robustness to the assembly.

Abstract: An electrical assembly comprising an electrical box and a single gang electrical outlet having both a power connector and at least one communications connector and being supported in the box. The electrical outlet is receivable in the box, which has a barrier to isolate the power and communications connectors, but is not receivable in a standard box, which would not have the required barrier, due to the spacing and locations of the mounting fasteners and protrusions extending downwardly near the ends of the outlet. In addition to the electrical outlet with the power and communications connectors, the electrical box can receive a standard single gang outlet therein upon removal of the barrier.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a utility receptacle apparatus for use with a work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a mounting member that has a frame which has a central opening and a peripheral portion that extends about the central opening. At least one fastening device is attached to the mounting member for attaching the mounting member to a work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus also has a base positioned within the central opening of the frame and attached to the frame. The base has a body portion and a utility receptacle member that is attached to the body portion. The utility receptacle member has a raised face that is above the top surface of the peripheral portion of the frame. At least one utility receptacle is connected to the raised face of the utility receptacle member. The utility receptacle apparatus further includes a hinge device that has first section attached to the base and a second section that pivots with respect to the first section.

Abstract: A connector is provided, by which deformation or damage of a locking arm is prevented, a secure holding force of the locking arm is assured, and the connector is stably held in a hole of a panel. The connector includes: a first connector housing to be allowed to pass through a hole of a panel; a locking arm formed on the first connector housing, the locking arm being resiliently deformed to be locked to an inner edge of the hole when the first connector housing is allowed to pass through the hole; a second connector housing to be fit to the first connector housing; and a displacement preventing means for preventing the locking arm from being displaced in a direction crossing a direction in which the locking arm is resiliently deformed.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle includes a housing having a cover or face member coupled to a base, and a mounting bridge extending around and contacting the bottom and the two opposite ends of the base. Each of the end-contacting portions of the mounting bridge has at least one base tab that projects inwardly into engagement with the end of the base, and at least one face tab, preferably barbed, that projects upwardly into the face member. During assembly, the base tabs preferably are bent over an upper edge of the base to firmly clamp the mounting bridge to the base. A line contact assembly extending along each side of the base has at least one line contact tab that projects upwardly into the face member. Mating snap-fit connectors afford additional robustness to the assembly.

Abstract: A blank cover assembly for covering an electrical box. The blank cover assembly includes a mounting plate and a cover plate. Wide slots are provided in the mounting plate for receipt of fasteners for securing it to the electrical box. Openings in the mounting plate are capable of receiving posts from the cover plate for securing the cover plate over the electrical box. The cover plate is simply pressed onto the mounting plate in order to secure it thereto. The blank cover assembly provides a paintable blank cover that is free of visible fasteners and that blends easily with the wall to provide a convenient device for covering empty or unused electrical boxes.

Abstract: A movable terminal connecting mechanism of an electrical appliance includes a support part, a carrier part and a first terminal block. The support part is fixed within a frame body of the electrical appliance and includes at least one first retaining structure. The carrier part includes at least one second retaining structure corresponding to the first retaining structure. The carrier part is moved with respect to the support part when the second retaining structure is moved with respect to the first retaining structure. The first terminal block is fixed on the carrier part to be coupled with an external cable. The first terminal block is either partially exposed outside the entrance of the frame body to implement a wiring task of wiring the first terminal block with the external cable, or stored in a receptacle of the frame body.

Abstract: An electrical module support assembly for use with a junction box disposed in a building structure at a structure surface, the assembly comprising: a mounting fastener; an electrical module having a mounting portion with a module fastener aperture disposed through the mounting portion; and a support bracket defining a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the support bracket having a modular face, a junction box face opposite the modular face, and a bracket fastener aperture disposed through the support bracket, the support bracket being rotatably disposable between the mounting portion and the structure surface with the modular face disposed towards the electrical module, the support bracket extending beyond the mounting portion in directions respectively along the longitudinal and lateral axes away from the support bracket with the mounting fastener disposed through the module fastener aperture and the bracket fastener aperture.

Abstract: Implementations of an electrical device cover may include a base unit having an electrical device aperture therein configured to accommodate a face of a first electrical device and at least one box mounting screw aperture therein. A portion of the base unit may be configured to cover a portion of the face of the first electrical device of a first electrical device type when the electrical device cover is installed over the first electrical device and may be configured to expose a face of a second electrical device of a second electrical device type different from the first electrical device type when the electrical device cover is installed over the second electrical device.

Abstract: A receptacle includes a housing with a face member coupled to a base. A mounting bridge with first and second sides is connected to the base by a bottom member extending along a back surface of the base. The mounting bridge includes at least one substantially L-shaped tab formed on the first side of the bridge engaging a front surface of the base remote from the back surface. An upright post located towards the center of the bridge has a circular opening and a plurality of barbs disposed along its outer edges. Snaps protrude from the first and second ends of the base to engage apertures in the first and second sides of the mounting bridge.

Abstract: A quick clip assembly for a strap element of an electrical receptacle is provided that expedites mounting of a wall plate to an electrical receptacle. The strap element is connected to an electrical receptacle and has an opening therein to receive a fastener. A resilient member is connected to the strap element such that a free end of the resilient member overlies the strap element opening. The free end of the resilient member flexes and engages the fastener inserted through the strap element opening without substantial rotation.

Abstract: An electrical component support assembly that includes an electrical component and a bracket removably attached to the electrical component. The bracket is configured to couple to the electrical component and includes a base member that has a first side with a substantially planar shape. The bracket also includes a pair of elbow members that are located proximate to a second side of the base member. The elbow members are configured to be mounted to a support frame. Each of the elbow members is shaped to include a spring portion and a tab joined thereto. The spring portions flex with respect to the base member. The tabs on the pair of elbow members are arranged adjacent to one another and oriented to extend in a substantially common direction to be received in a common hole in the support frame. The tabs extend outward from the spring portions and have recesses for gripping the support frame.

Abstract: A poke-through device for installation in a hole in a floor structure. The floor structure defined by a floor in a first working environment and a ceiling in a second working environment. The poke-through device includes a basket, thermal barrier, lower plate and at least one coupling member. The basket including a coupling support surface. The thermal barrier being disposed below the basket. The lower plate supporting the thermal barrier. Also, the at least one coupling member extending through the thermal barrier and securing the basket to the lower plate. The coupling member including an upper portion disposed within the basket. The upper portion including an undersurface, wherein a first portion of the undersurface is in direct contact with the support surface and a second portion of the undersurface does not directly engage the basket.

Abstract: A reusable quick installation electrical junction box for securing electrical devices and faceplates using a single-drive locking pin. The single-drive locking pin is a reusable locking pin used to secure an electrical device and faceplate to the electrical speed box through a concerted driving motion involving insertion into the engaging mechanism followed by 90 degree rotation.

Abstract: A utility control device, such as a light socket, a switch or a plug socket, is designed with universal terminals so that when plugged into a pre-wired utility box (box socket), the terminals will make the proper electrical connections with the premises wiring. In one embodiment, a “shell” is inserted into a common utility box. The shell would then be wired to the building wiring on the “back-side” of the shell and when the shell is installed within the utility box the wiring is sandwiched inside the box and behind the shell and therefore not easily seen. A standard socket is positioned within the shell and provides a quick no-wiring required connection to the mating terminals on the actual device, for example a light-switch, or plug, or thermostat, or any other device normally installed and wired as a permanent fixture. Systems and methods are disclosed for arranging the premises power grid such that any device type can be “plugged” into the shells that are pre-wired inside the utility box.

Abstract: A wall box device comprising a clip extending from an elongated body, for use with non metallic electrical wall boxes. The metal clip is capable of providing an attachment point for the yoke of electrical devices. The clips are secured in place by a plurality of barbs extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom. The barbs allow easy insertion of the clip onto the box, while preventing withdrawal or removal. The attachment point can include a new threaded opening to receive a machine screw, the new threaded opening taking the place of the original worn threaded opening.

Abstract: A connection box assembly includes an electrical connection box with one end shaped to receive a fastener for securing the connection box to a stud or other structural member. The other end is secured to a slide. A spacer is inserted within the slide to register the connection box with respect to any sheathing, sheetrock, or paneling material applied to a back side of the stud or other structural member. The slide engages the spacer with a uni-directional ratchet controlling the extension of the spacer from the connection box.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wall plate for covering a locking receptacle. The locking receptacle includes a base member. The base member includes a raised portion having a user-accessible receptacle and at least one locking tab disposed in a side portion thereof. The base member also includes a mounting strap. The wall plate includes a plate member having an aperture disposed therein. The aperture is sized to accommodate the raised portion. A notch is disposed at a predetermined position along a periphery of the aperture. The notch is sized to accommodate the at least one locking tab, whereby the user-accessible receptacle and the at least one locking tab are accessible to a user and the base member and the mounting strap are covered by the plate member and not accessible to a user.

Abstract: An adapter for high frequency signal transmission includes in one embodiment a cylinder having a staged bore; a central transmission rod including an intermediate toothed ring, first and second ports at both ends, and a tapered portion formed around the first port. A first block is fitted in one portion of the bore. A second block is fitted in another portion of the bore and includes a metal ring having a toothed member secured onto the second block. A vacuum is created by the block, the second block, the toothed ring, and the bore. In alternate embodiments, both the first and second ports are male ports, both the first and second ports are female ports, the first port is a female port and the second port is a male port, or the first port is a male port and the second port is a female port.

Abstract: A junction box apparatus includes a housing that has a front side which is open and has an upper edge, a lower edge. The bottom wall has a plurality of first aligned slots therein positioned adjacent to the lower edge. The top wall has a plurality of second aligned slots therein positioned adjacent to the upper edge. Each of a pair of mounting members is provided and each has an aperture extending therethrough. Fasteners may be extended through mounting tabs on an electrical outlet and into one of the mounting members. Each coupler, of a pair of couplers, is attached to one of the mounting members. The couplers are each is removably extendable into one of the slots of the first and second aligned slots so that the apertures are orientated substantially perpendicular to a plane of the front side.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include an in-floor fitting for providing access to an underfloor electric distribution system. The in-floor fitting includes a cover configured to move between open and closed positions and being moved to an open position to allow a cable to pass therethrough. The in-floor fitting includes a receptacle positioned below the cover and configured to operatively connect to a cable comprising at least one of an electrical cable and a communication cable, wherein the cover is substantially flush with a surface of a floor when the cable is operatively connected to the receptacle and the cover is in the closed position.

Abstract: A connection box system comprising an anchor configured to be removably secured to a fixture for delivery of a signal to a consuming device. The anchor may have a first engagement mechanism. A connection box may be configured to house lines proceeding from a signal source and terminating in the connection box for connection to the fixture. A receiver may be configured in association with the connection box to receive and retain the anchor. The receiver may have a second engagement mechanism to engage the first engagement mechanism of the anchor when the anchor is inserted therein without the aid of tools.

Abstract: A connection box assembly includes an electrical connection box with one end shaped to receive a fastener for securing the connection box to a stud or other structural member. The other end is secured to a slide. A spacer is inserted within the slide to register the connection box with respect to any sheathing, sheetrock, or paneling material applied to a back side of the stud or other structural member. The slide engages the spacer with a uni-directional ratchet controlling the extension of the spacer from the connection box.

Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for preventing water infiltration into an in-floor receptacle fitting, such as a poke-thru fitting. The cover assembly includes a trim flange which overlies the fitting and is adapted to support at least one receptacle within the fitting. A cover plate is mounted on the trim flange includes access doors for selectively covering and exposing the receptacles. A first seal member is interposed between the cover plate and the trim flange for sealing against water infiltration therebetween. The first seal may be in the form of a planar gasket or O-ring. A second seal, in the form of at least one compressible gasket, extends around the perimeter of the floor opening and is adapted to be compressed between the trim flange and the surface of the floor. The cover plate may also include top and bottom portions and a third seal member interposed between the top and bottom portions.

Abstract: An electrical fixture comprising a body, first flange, and second flange. The body may have a terminal for securing a transmission line. The first flange may secure to the body to extend away therefrom toward a first end. The second flange may secure to the body to extend toward a second end. The first and second flanges may each include a pair of ears, the first and second pairs of ears being located proximate the first and second ends, respectively. The ears of the first and second pairs of ears may be spaced apart in a third direction substantially orthogonal to the first and second directions. The ears may be formed to have an extended portion, most distant from the body, and a recessed portion, spaced away from the extended portion toward the body and presenting an edge extending in the third direction.

Abstract: An assembly for securing low voltage terminals. The assembly may include a panel forming a wall covering. The panel may have an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an aperture extending therethrough. A base may abut the exterior surface of the panel proximate the aperture. The base may include one or more receivers. One or more securements may each include a retainer and slide. The retainers may abut the interior surface of the panel. The slides may extend from the retainers, pass through the aperture, and unidirectionally engage the receivers to maintain the base in abutment with the exterior surface of the panel.

Abstract: A do-it-yourself, handy man kit for modifying a home duplex ground fault interrupter unit for insertion into a home duplex wall outlet electrical system. The kit includes an open top plastic housing, a set of blades and a ground prong, and two connecting mounting screws for securing together the modified ground fault interrupter unit and the home duplex wall outlet. A set of apertures in the housing bottom wall receive the blades and ground prong mounted on the ground fault interrupter unit for insertion into the wall outlet. The two connecting mounting screws are mountably projected through external indented channels on end walls of the housing secured to aligned tabs of the ground fault interrupter unit and the wall outlet. The kit overcomes the deficiencies experienced with prior systems in securing the ground fault interrupter to the duplex wall outlet.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a receptacle having an indictor which identifies the receptacle as being a hospital grade receptacle. The indicator can be a green colored window in the face of the receptacle that is always visible. A light emitting means such as a light emitting diode located behind the window and coupled across the phase and neutral contacts of the receptacle provides a positive indication that the receptacle is connected to a live circuit.

Abstract: An electrical fixture comprising a body, first flange, and second flange. The body may have a terminal for securing a transmission line. The first flange may secure to the body to extend away therefrom toward a first end. The second flange may secure to the body to extend toward a second end. The first and second flanges may each include a pair of ears, the first and second pairs of ears being located proximate the first and second ends, respectively. The ears of the first and second pairs of ears may be spaced apart in a third direction substantially orthogonal to the first and second directions. The ears may be formed to have an extended portion, most distant from the body, and a recessed portion, spaced away from the extended portion toward the body and presenting an edge extending in the third direction.

Abstract: A wall outlet assembly has a housing composed of a front casing and a rear casing, and two bases respectively and rotatably provided at opposite sides of the housing, wherein each base has multiple sockets formed thereon. Since the bases are rotatable, the base is able to be turned to a desired position to allow any plug to be easily inserted into the sockets on the bases.

Abstract: A connection box system comprising an anchor configured to be removably secured to a fixture for delivery of a signal to a consuming device. The anchor may have a first engagement mechanism. A connection box may be configured to house lines proceeding from a signal source and terminating in the connection box for connection to the fixture. A receiver may be configured in association with the connection box to receive and retain the anchor. The receiver may have a second engagement mechanism to engage the first engagement mechanism of the anchor when the anchor is inserted therein without the aid of tools.

Abstract: An anchoring assembly for securing an electrical fixture to a connection box. The assembly may include a receiver having a first engagement mechanism. The receiver may be formed to receive an anchor exclusively by translation in the longitudinal direction. The anchor may have a second engagement mechanism formed as a cantilever extending in substantially the longitudinal direction. The second engagement mechanism may support at least one engagement location. Additionally, the second engagement mechanism may be arranged to deflect when, upon insertion, an engagement location of the at least one engagement position passes the first engagement mechanism.

Abstract: A connection box system comprising an anchor configured to be removably secured to a fixture for delivery of a signal to a consuming device. The anchor may have a first engagement mechanism. A connection box may be configured to house lines proceeding from a signal source and terminating in the connection box for connection to the fixture. A receiver may be configured in association with the connection box to receive and retain the anchor. The receiver may have a second engagement mechanism to engage the first engagement mechanism of the anchor when the anchor is inserted therein without the aid of tools.

Abstract: A universal connector assembly for mounting one or more universal connectors within a pair of facing, spaced apart connector slots of a connector outlet. The connector assembly is made up of a mounting yoke and the one or more connectors. The mounting yoke contains a pair of flanges, connected by a crossbar, configured to interfit within the connector slots of the connector outlet. In addition, the mounting yoke contains bracing members and latching elements interengageable with latching elements of the connectors for fixed positioning the connectors in relation to the mounting yoke and locking the connectors in position against the bracing members. The connectors are positioned within the mounting yoke to form the connector assembly. The connector assembly is then positioned within the connector outlet to provide a secure connection location.

Abstract: A box structure for electric switches provided with an opening to allow assembling of the requisite parts for the switch in the body, wherein, two engaging grooves are provided respectively on the two external lateral sides of the body, the engaging grooves cooperate with engaging portions provided on engaging pieces having engaging lobes integrally connected therewith. The engaging pieces are made of material with better resiliency than that for the body. The engaging lobes have beveled surfaces that are coarse surfaces in order to make firm connection after the box structure is engaged in a switch receiving seat. The box structure is different from that of conventional box structures in the mode of assembling, a user can individually change the damaged parts by detaching and reassembling, especially the lobes and their related parts in the box structure which have the largest damage rate. In this way, money can be saved, and the requirement of the environmental protection can be satisfied.

Abstract: The threaded wallplate mounting lobes of a mounting strap are eliminated and replaced by a retainer made of thin, hard brass sheet metal. The retainer has a body portion fixed to the mounting strap at each of its two ends and an apertured lobe which takes the place of the lobes of the mounting strap. By contouring the shape of the apertures in the retainers, mounting fasteners may be forced through such apertures to assemble a wallplate to a mounting strap without the usual mating of fastener and threaded mounting lobes.

Abstract: GFI-protection for a wall outlet is provided by a GFI adapter which has a commercially-available type GFI wall outlet disposed within a housing. Blades extending from the screws on the GFI wall outlet plug into the slots (power, return) on the wall outlet. A shaft, accessible from the exterior of the housing, may be turned to secure the housing to the wall outlet. One or two ground pins may also be provided, to plug into the ground pin hole(s) in the wall outlet.

Abstract: An electrical wiring switch and receptacle leveling and protector plate includes a substantially planar base plate having an opening of a size to receive an electrical terminating component including a wiring switch, receptacle, or connector disposed thereon, a notch of a size to hold an outlet box mounting screw disposed an extent of an inner peripheral edge bounding the opening, and a gap of a size to receive a cover plate mounting screw disposed thereon offset below and aligned with the notch. The electrical wiring switch and receptacle leveling and protector plate also includes a substantially planar piece with a notch of a size to hold an outlet box mounting screw disposed on an extent of an outer peripheral edge thereof and a gap of a size to receive a cover plate mounting screw disposed thereon and offset above and aligned with the notch.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle assembly includes a housing and a plurality of dual snap-fit securement arrangements defined on the housing. The housing include a front cover and a back cover being adapted to interfit with the front cover in a mating relationship so as to define an interior cavity for enclosing electrical components. Each dual snap-fit securement arrangement includes a lug attached on one of the front and back covers of the housing, and a pair of latching tabs attached on the other of the front and back covers and disposed in a latching position relative to one another in which the latching tabs are adapted to make interlocking engagement with the lug upon interfitting of the front and back covers into the mating relationship with one another.