US3281522A
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Outlet box for recessed lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-12
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1984-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Anisfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:31
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
AN OUTLET BOX FOR A RECESSED LIGHTING FIXTURE COMPRISING AN OUTLET BOX HAVING A TOP WALL, A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS, ONE SIDE OF THE OUTLET BOX BEING AN OPEN SIDE, OPENINGS IN OPPOSITE SIDE WALL ADJACENT THE OPEN SIDE AND IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH EACH OTHER, A FIRST OPENENDED TUBULAR MEMBER POSITIONED IN THE OUTLET BOX, A SECOND OPEN-ENDED TUBULAR MEMBER POSITIONED IN THE FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER WITH ITS OPPOSITE ENDS COMMUNICATING WITH THE SIDE WALL OPENINGS, WIRE PASSAGE MEANS THROUGH THE WALLS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND TUBULAR MEMBERS, SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER BEING SPLIT LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH FORMING LONGITUDINAL EDGES SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, FLANGES EXTENDING FROM THE SPACED EDGES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND POSITIONED OUTWARDLY OF THE OPEN SIDE, AND THE SECOND TUBULAR MEMBER BEING COMPOSED OF AN INSULATION MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
AN OUTLET BOX FOR A RECESSED LIGHTING FIXTURE COMPRISING AN OUTLET BOX HAVING A TOP WALL, A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS, ONE SIDE OF THE OUTLET BOX BEING AN OPEN SIDE, OPENINGS IN OPPOSITE SIDE WALL ADJACENT THE OPEN SIDE AND IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH EACH OTHER, A FIRST OPENENDED TUBULAR MEMBER POSITIONED IN THE OUTLET BOX, A SECOND OPEN-ENDED TUBULAR MEMBER POSITIONED IN THE FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER WITH ITS OPPOSITE ENDS COMMUNICATING WITH THE SIDE WALL OPENINGS, WIRE PASSAGE MEANS THROUGH THE WALLS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND TUBULAR MEMBERS, SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER BEING SPLIT LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH FORMING LONGITUDINAL EDGES SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, FLANGES EXTENDING FROM THE SPACED EDGES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND POSITIONED OUTWARDLY OF THE OPEN SIDE, AND THE SECOND TUBULAR MEMBER BEING COMPOSED OF AN INSULATION MATERIAL.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |