Electricity: conductors and insulators – Wall mounted – Conduit and housing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2835)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Wall mounted
Conduit and housing
C174S488000, C174S064000, C439S138000, C248S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07989711
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a floor box for electrical connectors, having: a body defined by a base and a perimetrical side wall, the body configured for partially recessed mounting into a floor, the body having an upper opening and a portion of the perimetrical side wall that are raised above the floor; and a cover having a cover body and a cover lid, the cover configured to enclose the upper opening and the raised portion of the perimetrical side wall to define a cable well therein, the cover closing over the upper opening and the perimetrical side wall to provide a sloped gradient to a surface of the floor, wherein the body is adapted for accommodating electrical fixtures.
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Pending U.S. Appl. No. 12/416,549 to Robert Kevin Jolly entitled “Pivoting or Retractable Cord Lid with Cord Exit for Floor Box” filed Apr. 1, 2009.
Hoffmann & Baron , LLP
Patel Dhiru R
Thomas & Betts International Inc.
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