Self-trimming interior in-wall receptacle and method therefor

Details Self-trimming interior in-wall receptacle and method therefor Self-trimming interior in-wall receptacle and method therefor

2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

C174S053000, C174S057000, C174S481000, C220S003200, C248S906000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11277108

ABSTRACT:
A self-trimming in-wall receptacle and method therefor, comprising a receptacle having a storage area, a trim and a coupling mechanism that allows a person to insert the receptacle into an opening in a wall. The receptacle is self-trimming and easy to couple to a wall, eliminating the need for complicated installation. The self-trimming in-wall receptacle can substantially flush-mount wall-mounted electrical objects such as smoke detectors, air conditioning control units, alarm keypads, doorbell chime boxes and the like, as well as store other objects.

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