Clip-on electrical conduit connector

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Feedthrough or bushing

Wall engagement member

C174S669000, C174S660000, C174S135000, C248S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11480006

ABSTRACT:
A clip-on electrical conduit connector is designed to clip onto conduit for connection to junction boxes. The connector incorporates a junction box engagement portion, a conduit engagement portion, and a conduit stop. The junction box engagement portion includes a pair of attachment prongs and a grip enhancing feature. The conduit engagement portion includes two sides formed with a base, a longitudinal locking projection, and a transverse locking feature. The longitudinal locking projection prevents the conduit from being unintentionally withdrawn from the conduit engagement portion. The transverse locking feature includes a transverse locking gap for preventing unintentional withdrawal of the conduit in a transverse direction from the conduit engagement portion. Prior to final installation, the conduit is forcibly inserted into the conduit engagement portion by squeezing the conduit through the transverse locking gap or by threading the conduit into the conduit engagement portion.

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