Electrical connectors – With supporting means for coupling part – Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With supporting means for coupling part
Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for...
C439S224000, C439S441000, C439S021000, C439S953000, C439S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11003570
ABSTRACT:
A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user's thumb or finger. A cover may be used for covering the socket when a plug is not installed.
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Abrams Neil
Bianco Paul D.
Fleit Martin
Fleit Kain Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco P.L.
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