Quick connect device for electrical fixtures

Details Quick connect device for electrical fixtures Quick connect device for electrical fixtures

2007-03-20

2008-12-09

Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for...

C439S953000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07462066

ABSTRACT:
A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user's thumb or finger.

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