Outlet box locator

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1977-06-30

1978-11-28

Aegerter, Richard E.

Geometrical instruments

Area integrators

Electrical

33DIG10, G01B 514

Patent

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041269411

ABSTRACT:
A template for positioning electrical outlet and switch boxes for attachment to a stud in a new construction. An elongated flat plate has a series of vertical notches formed therein on either side, one of each representing the standard height for a wall outlet box, utility outlet box, thermostat, and switch box. The template includes guide means to straddle the conventional 2 .times. 4 stud. Vertically positioned across the lower and upper portion of each notch is a cross plate secured thereto a distance adjustable to 1/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, or 5/8 inch to act as a horizontal depth finder for securing the box.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2919913 (1960-01-01), Phair
patent: 3169320 (1965-02-01), Currie
patent: 3436070 (1969-04-01), Utley et al.
patent: 3751026 (1973-08-01), Stickney

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