US3597523A
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Unted outlet boxes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-17
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1990-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A floor-mounted electrical or communication service outlet box which employs different threaded couplings for mounting the box over hard and soft floor surface (e.g., tile versus carpeting). Additionally, the receptacles are mounted on separate mounting plates which are securely held in place by U-shaped keepers of rectangular spring material. These arrangements facilitate the installation and removal of the receptacles.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E Guritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:11
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A floor-mounted service box comprising: a body comprising wall means having a top edge, a bottom edge and an internal perimeter, and a substantially horizontal base member, said base member being structurally and electrically attached to said wall member at said perimeter thereof and at a small vertical distance above said bottom edge of said wall member; said base member having a threaded opening therethrough; and coupling means for passing wires therethrough and comprising a first externally threaded portion to cooperatively engage said threaded opening of said base member and a second portion adapted to engage a floor insert.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A floor-mounted service box comprising: a body comprising wall means having a top edge, a bottom edge and an internal perimeter, and a substantially horizontal base member, said base member being structurally and electrically attached to said wall member at said perimeter thereof and at a small vertical distance above said bottom edge of said wall member; said base member having a threaded opening therethrough; and coupling means for passing wires therethrough and comprising a first externally threaded portion to cooperatively engage said threaded opening of said base member and a second portion adapted to engage a floor insert.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A floor-mounted service box in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second portion of said coupling is threaded to cooperatively engage corresponding threads in said floor insert, and wherein the pitch of said threads on said second portion of said coupling means exceeds the pitch of said threads on said first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A floor-mounted service box in accordance with claim 1 wherein said body comprises a rectangle defined by said wall means, certain of the sides of said wall means having a passage therethrough to permit access to the face of a service device mounted in said outlet box; flat mounting means for supporting said service device; channel means in said wall means for slidably receiving said mounting means, and spring means for hOlding said mounting means securely in said channel means and in proper alignment with said passage in said wall means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A floor-mounted service box in accordance with claim 2 wherein said coupling means comprises a metal tube having a plurality of lugs depending from the internal surface thereof and running axially with said tube, said lugs being adapted to engage a wrench for positioning said coupling means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
A floor-mounted service box comprising: wall means having a top edge, a bottom edge and an internal perimeter; a flat base plate with a passage therethrough; coupling means for passing wires and joined to said base plate coaxially with said passage therethrough; said base plate structurally and electrically joined to said wall means at said internal perimeter thereof and at a sufficient distance above said bottom edge thereof to provide a carpet storage chamber bounded by said coupling means, the under surface of said base plate and a portion of the internal surfaces of said wall means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A floor-mounted service box comprising: wall means having a top edge, a bottom edge and an internal perimeter; a flat base plate with a passage therethrough; coupling means for passing wires and joined to said base plate coaxially with said passage therethrough; said base plate structurally and electrically joined to said wall means at said internal perimeter thereof and at a sufficient distance above said bottom edge thereof to provide a carpet storage chamber bounded by said coupling means, the under surface of said base plate and a portion of the internal surfaces of said wall means.
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) | 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 |