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US3184191A
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Electrical outlet box holder
Assignee: WEJ LOC Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-23
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Granted: 1965-05-18
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Expires: 1983-07-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent F Esoldi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:08
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A FASTENER FOR AFFIXING AN ELECTRIC SWITCHBOX TO A HOLLOW WALL COMPRISING A FLAT SHEET OF THIN DUCTILE METAL HAVING A LENGTH SLIGHTLY LONGER THAN ITS WIDTH AND BEING CUT TO DEFINE A BACK MEMBER ALONG THE WIDTH DEMENSION AND AT LEAST THREE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WIDTH LEGS SPACED APART AND SET PERPENDICULAR TO SAID BACK MEMBER, SAID FASTENER TO BE INSERTED BACK MEMBER FIRST THROUGH THE SLOTTED OPENING INCLUDED BETWEEN THE EDGE OF A CUT-OUT IN SAID WALL OF THE SIZE OF THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF A SWITCHBOX TO BE AFFIXED TO SAID WALL AND THE SIDE OF THE SWITCHBOX, THE OUTER LEGS OF SAID FASTENER TO BE BENT OVER THE EDGE OF SAID SWITCHBOX SET FLUSH WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID WALL WHILE A CENTER LEG IS PULLED THROUGH SAID OPENING TO DEFORM SAID BACK MEMBER AND SAID OUTER LEGS INTO WEDGING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE BACK SURFACE OF SAID WALL AND A SIDE OF SAID SWITCHBOX, AND THE OUTER END OF SAID CENTER LEG TO BE BENT OVER THE EDGE OF SAID SWITCHBOX IN THE PLANE OF SAID OUTER LEGS AFTER BEING PULLED TO ITS LIMIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A FASTENER FOR AFFIXING AN ELECTRIC SWITCHBOX TO A HOLLOW WALL COMPRISING A FLAT SHEET OF THIN DUCTILE METAL HAVING A LENGTH SLIGHTLY LONGER THAN ITS WIDTH AND BEING CUT TO DEFINE A BACK MEMBER ALONG THE WIDTH DEMENSION AND AT LEAST THREE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WIDTH LEGS SPACED APART AND SET PERPENDICULAR TO SAID BACK MEMBER, SAID FASTENER TO BE INSERTED BACK MEMBER FIRST THROUGH THE SLOTTED OPENING INCLUDED BETWEEN THE EDGE OF A CUT-OUT IN SAID WALL OF THE SIZE OF THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF A SWITCHBOX TO BE AFFIXED TO SAID WALL AND THE SIDE OF THE SWITCHBOX, THE OUTER LEGS OF SAID FASTENER TO BE BENT OVER THE EDGE OF SAID SWITCHBOX SET FLUSH WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID WALL WHILE A CENTER LEG IS PULLED THROUGH SAID OPENING TO DEFORM SAID BACK MEMBER AND SAID OUTER LEGS INTO WEDGING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE BACK SURFACE OF SAID WALL AND A SIDE OF SAID SWITCHBOX, AND THE OUTER END OF SAID CENTER LEG TO BE BENT OVER THE EDGE OF SAID SWITCHBOX IN THE PLANE OF SAID OUTER LEGS AFTER BEING PULLED TO ITS LIMIT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-17 | 1968-11-16 | 1969-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-17 | 1972-11-16 | 1973-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-17 | 1976-11-16 | 1977-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |