Standoff for outlet boxes

Details Standoff for outlet boxes Standoff for outlet boxes

1990-04-13

1991-07-16

Pollard, Steven M.

Receptacles

Outlet or junction box type

Sectional receptacle

H02G 300

Patent

active

050317890

ABSTRACT:
A standoff attached to an outlet box on the opposite side thereof from a wall stud on which the box is mounted. The box has an open front located adjacent an opening in wallboard attached to one side of the wall stud. The standoff projects rearwardly of the box for engaging the inner surface of wallboard attached to the opposite side of the wall stud for preventing rearward movement of the box. The standoff has selectively frangible portions for adapting it for use with outlet boxes and wall studs of different depths.

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patent: 4645089 (1987-02-01), Horsley
patent: 4732356 (1988-03-01), Medlin, Sr.

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