Universal electrical module

Details Universal electrical module Universal electrical module

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Le, Thanh-Tam (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Outlet box

C174S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11191835

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a universal electrical module is provided that facilitates the quick and safe installation of different types of electrical devices in an electrical box by enabling a technician to simply insert prongs extending from the electrical devices into matching slots on a first face of the universal electrical module. The universal electrical module is connected to the hot, ground and neutral wires of the building circuit by means of a bus on a second face of the module, and may be produced in different sizes to support one or more electrical devices. Additionally, meter reading slots may be provided on the first face to enable meter reading from the front face of the module. In another embodiment, an electrical device is provided that comprises a plurality of prongs extending from the device, wherein each of the prongs is structured to mate with a slot on an electrical module.

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