Supports – Brackets
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2009-12-22
Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
C052S220800, C174S483000, C248S205100, C248S309100, C248S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07635110
ABSTRACT:
A bracket system for retaining an outlet box in a hole in a floor. The bracket system includes an insert body configured to be positioned in the hole in the floor, a cover configured to cover the insert body, and at least first and second brackets. Each bracket includes a base plate configured to be mounted in the insert body. The base plate includes at least one leg extending therefrom and at least one barb extending therefrom. The insert body includes holes in an exterior wall thereof through which the barbs of the first and second brackets extend to resistably engage the wall of the hole to retain the insert body in the hole and the legs of the first and second brackets are secured to the cover.
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Arthur Richard
Galasso Marc D.
Lombardo Phillip
McAndrews Held & Malloy Ltd.
Ramirez Ramon O
Wiremold, Co.
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