Wiring device support

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1997-01-10

1998-10-20

Ramirez, Ramon O.

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248906, 248903, 248544, 174 54, 174 58, G12B 910, H01H 902

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058234829

ABSTRACT:
A wiring device support for supporting electrical devices such as duplex receptacles, switches, Decora switches or ground fault circuit interrupters. The C-shaped wiring device includes a ramp portion on the top inside perimeter of the C, a tapered notch portion on another end of the inside perimeter of the C, and an integral rib extending substantially around the inner periphery of the C. The wiring device support may be used to support an existing electrical device which is loose or has sunken into a wall by loosening the existing electrical device, sliding the wiring device between the electrical device and the electrical box, and retightening the screws.

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