Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates
Patent
1998-11-20
1999-12-21
Reichard, Dean A.
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
220241, H05K 503, H02G 314, H02G 320
Patent
active
060051906
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, which can be notched is connected to the inner surface of the cover. The bracket is connected to the junction box with connectors such as bolts or screws, and has a central engagement opening which is sized and shaped to selectively receive and frictionally engage the peg such that the cover holds fast to the junction box and covers the junction box opening. In a preferred embodiment, the central engagement opening contains spring engagement tabs which provide frictional holding of the peg. According to a further preferred embodiment, the central engagement opening is elongated to permit inversion of the bracket for installation over junction boxes that are recessed into the ceiling.
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Gretz Thomas J.
Stark Thomas S.
Arlington Industries Inc.
Reichard Dean A.
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