Wiring device circuit identification

Details Wiring device circuit identification Wiring device circuit identification

1997-05-09

1998-06-23

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Distinct indicia bearing member

295921, 174 66, 40638, 40299, H01R 300

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active

057696535

ABSTRACT:
A wiring device such as a switch or receptacle includes a sheet suitable for receiving markings from a pencil or ball-point pen affixed to a predetermined surface area of the device. A conventional wall plate is secured to the device by a screw passing through coaxial openings in the wall plate, the sheet and the surface area of the device and secured in a threaded opening. In the disclosed embodiment, the device is a duplex receptacle with the surface area and sheet lying between the two plug-receiving portions. Indicia placed on the sheet by the installer indicates the specific circuit, i.e., the breaker and panel, in which the device is connected.

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