Supports – Pipe or cable – Extending through plate
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)
Supports
Pipe or cable
Extending through plate
C220S003900, C248S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11359767
ABSTRACT:
A mounting bracket is provided for mounting to an opening in a wall. The mounting bracket is for an electrical box or electrical device such as a switch, plug or fire alarm for mounting the electrical box or device to a wall without the need for an additional mounting structure. The mounting bracket includes a central opening for receiving the electrical device. At least two legs are integrally formed with a face plate of the bracket and bent perpendicular to the face plate to extend into an opening formed in the wall. A pivotal arm is mounted in each leg and coupled to a screw for limited pivotal movement to pivot the arms between a first retracted position and a second extended position to attach the mounting plate to the wall. The screw is rotated to draw the arm toward the face plate to contact the inner surface of the wall and draw the face plate into contact with the outer surface of the wall.
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Product Catalog 2003, Arlington Industries, Inc., p. L-2.
'Hubbell Incorporated
Bicks Mark S.
Davis Garrett V.
Goodman Alfred N.
Ramirez Ramon O
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