Electricity: conductors and insulators – Wall mounted – Conduit and housing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-03
2011-05-03
Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2835)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Wall mounted
Conduit and housing
C174S064000, C174S488000, C439S138000, C248S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07935898
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body having an upper opening, the body configured for recessed mounting into a floor; a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to cover the upper opening to define a cord well therein; and at least one cord lid on the cover, the cord lid configured to pivot into the body when a cable is inserted into the body, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electric fixtures therein.
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Pending U.S. Appl. No. 12/416,494 to Robert Kevin Jolly entitled “Ultra Shallow Floor Box” filed Apr. 1, 2009.
Hoffmann & Baron , LLP
Patel Dhiru R
Thomas & Betts International Inc.
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