Electricity: conductors and insulators – Covers or face plates
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Covers or face plates
C174S067000, C174S053000, C248S906000, C220S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11501635
ABSTRACT:
A wall plate assembly includes a front faceplate having two lateral openings. A rear faceplate is connected to the front faceplate such that the rear faceplate is recessed from the front faceplate and access to the rear faceplate is provided through one of the lateral openings. The rear faceplate has a low voltage port. A clamp is connected to a rear surface of the front or rear faceplates for securing the front faceplate to a wall structure.
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Hoffman & Baron LLP
Patel Dhiru R.
Thomas & Betts International Inc.
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