Universal recessed while-in-use electrical box assembly

Details Universal recessed while-in-use electrical box assembly Universal recessed while-in-use electrical box assembly

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

With electrical device

C174S050000, C174S063000, C220S003600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07378591

ABSTRACT:
A electrical box assembly is provided that includes an electrical outlet box and an adapter plate configured to accommodate electrical components in a single or double gang formation. An engaging mechanism permits the adapter plate to snap into the electrical outlet box without the use of screws or other fasteners. Thus, the adapter plate can be removed and rotated to change the orientation of the adapter plate and any electrical components attached thereto from a vertical to a horizontal orientation, and vice versa.

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