Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-27
2004-10-19
Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
C174S067000, C220S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06806425
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an apparatus for mounting appliances to a support surface. More specifically, the present invention relates to an appliance mounting apparatus that provides interlocking components that are easily assembled and which can accommodate a wide variety of appliances, especially flat screen monitors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an apparatus having a first base adapted to be secured to a support surface. The base includes an aperture sized to accommodate an electrical outlet. In addition, the base defines a storage cavity or chamber in which electrical components associated with the appliance may be securely housed. A second base, to which the appliance is secured, is adapted to interlock with the first base to securely mount the appliance to the support surface. The second base encloses the storage cavity for resistance to tampering and for safety concerns.
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Lucasey Manufacturing Co.
Niro Scavone Haller & Niro
Patel Dhiru R.
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