US3596860A
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Bracket for mounting a flush-type electrical plate
Assignee: Monier Ltd
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Filing: 1969-06-26
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for a flush-type electrical plate has extensions in which nails are held firmly but movably for driving into a wall stud. The nails are preferably held outside the periphery of the front mounting plate for easy accessibility.
Inventors
- 👤 George Mackay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:55
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02G3/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A bracket for attaching a flush-type electrical plate to a wall stud of a building, including; a front plate apertured to accommodate said electrical plate and having one edge adapted to led adjacent said stud; a pair of extensions projecting one from each of the edges of said front plate flanking said one edge, each said extension extending rearwardly out of the plane of said front plate; and nail gripping means on each extension to hold a nail firmly, each nail gripping means locating its nail parallel to but behind the plane of said front plate, and the nail being movable longitudinally through said means for driving into said stud when the bracket is in position for attachment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A bracket for attaching a flush-type electrical plate to a wall stud of a building, including; a front plate apertured to accommodate said electrical plate and having one edge adapted to led adjacent said stud; a pair of extensions projecting one from each of the edges of said front plate flanking said one edge, each said extension extending rearwardly out of the plane of said front plate; and nail gripping means on each extension to hold a nail firmly, each nail gripping means locating its nail parallel to but behind the plane of said front plate, and the nail being movable longitudinally through said means for driving into said stud when the bracket is in position for attachment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bracket as claimed in claim 1 in which each extension includes a plurality of axially spaced slits bent alternately in and out to provide said nail gripping means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |