Electricity: conductors and insulators – Boxes and housings
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-06
2009-08-11
Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Boxes and housings
C174S017070, C174S058000, C174S060000, C174S063000, C174S064000, C174S481000, C248S906000, C439S535000, C361S600000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572976
ABSTRACT:
There is provided a quick connect electrical box assembly that can be attached to a construction member such as a wall stud. The electrical box includes a box frame and a box back. The box frame and box back each include reciprocal snap connectors so that the frame can be joined to the back. Channels are configured in the box back, and conductor rails are positioned in these rails. Common electrical wires, such as are founded in three-strand bundled power lines, can be stripped of their insulation and placed in the rails. The rails, formed of conductive material such as copper, then form an electrical connection within the box. Using this box an electrician can quickly and efficiently bring power to a location during rough assembly. Later, during finish electrical work, the electrician can also plug devices such as switches and plugs into the box. The switches and plugs, configured with prongs, make electrical connection with the rails and thereby receive power. The electrical box thus offers improved construction efficiency.
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NIcholson Andrea
Patel Dhiru R
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