Recessed electrical outlet assembly

Details Recessed electrical outlet assembly Recessed electrical outlet assembly

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

With electrical device

C174S057000, C174S058000, C174S061000, C220S003200, C220S003300, C248S906000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11655299

ABSTRACT:
A recessed electrical outlet assembly for recessing a duplex receptacle or similar electrical device within a wall. The recessed electrical outlet assembly includes an electrical box and a frame member. The electrical box includes sidewalls and a back wall defining a cavity therein. The cavity is capable of receiving an electrical device therein. The frame member includes a laterally extending flange and a rearward-extending collar that is received within the sidewalls of the electrical box. Alignment tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the electrical box to enable easy alignment against a stud in either a new work or retrofit situation. Bosses provided on the outer sidewalls of the electrical box are angled away from the sidewalls and toward the front of the electrical box and include captive fasteners to simplify the installation of the recessed electrical outlet assembly to a wall.

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