Electricity: conductors and insulators – Overhead – Towers – poles or posts
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Estrada, Angel R. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Overhead
Towers, poles or posts
C174S053000, C174S058000, C220S003200, C220S003300, C248S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07078618
ABSTRACT:
An outlet box assembly includes an outer faceplate having an interior opening. An inner faceplate is connected to the outer faceplate such that the inner faceplate is recessed from the outer faceplate and access to the inner faceplate is provided through the interior opening. The inner faceplate has an outlet port and a communication port. The outlet box assembly further includes a support housing having an inner surface and an interior region bounded by the inner surface. The support housing is connected to a rear surface of the inner faceplate such that the outlet port provides access to the interior region. The support housing is configured to allow insertion of an electrical receptacle into the interior region and to provide an enclosure for the electrical receptacle.
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Estrada Angel R.
Hoffman & Baron LLP
Thomas & Betts International Inc.
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