Modular device wall plate

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

C174S053000, C174S059000, C220S003200, C220S003300, C200S293000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989489

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a modular electrical device for use in an electric circuit. The modular electrical device includes a wall plate defining a first opening, and a housing configured to be disposed within the first opening. The housing is configured to accommodate a frame member selected from a plurality of frame members. Each frame member is configured to accommodate at least one wiring assembly. The modular electrical device further includes an electrical wiring assembly chosen from a plurality of electrical wiring assemblies. Each of the plurality of electrical wiring assemblies has a different functional configuration, and each of the plurality of electrical wiring devices being sized to fit in the selected frame member. The modular electrical device further includes a set of terminal contacts selected from a plurality of sets of terminal contacts. Each set of terminal contacts is matched to accommodate one of the plurality of electrical wiring assemblies.

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