US3619476A
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Wall outlet receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A molded-polymer outlet receptacle for low-voltage electrical and communication systems has L-shaped structure to embrace and be secured to a structural element of a wall. An apertured plate is cantilevered into space from said L-shaped structure, and buttress means therebetween stiffens and strengthens the assembly. Instanding ears in said plate variously receive and secure an escutcheon, and on occasion electric connector components.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry R Rasmussen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:19
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02G3/126; H02G3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An inexpensive molded-polymer outlet receptacle for lowvoltage electrical systems, comprising: L-shaped structure to embrace and be secured to a corner of a structural element of a wall; a plate cantilevered from said L-shaped structure to be disposed substantially coplanar with the face of a wall receiving said receptacle; buttress means at the rear of said plate connecting between said plate and said L-shaped structure; said plate having an outlet aperture; and an opposed pair of instanding ears at said aperture adapted to receive and support an electric fixture and an escutcheon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An inexpensive molded-polymer outlet receptacle for lowvoltage electrical systems, comprising: L-shaped structure to embrace and be secured to a corner of a structural element of a wall; a plate cantilevered from said L-shaped structure to be disposed substantially coplanar with the face of a wall receiving said receptacle; buttress means at the rear of said plate connecting between said plate and said L-shaped structure; said plate having an outlet aperture; and an opposed pair of instanding ears at said aperture adapted to receive and support an electric fixture and an escutcheon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which there is an outstanding collar about said aperture and said ears are buttress-supported on inner surfaces of said collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A receptacle according to claim 1 including: a flexible, nonmetallic escutcheon plate and closing the mouth of said receptacle, said plate having integral instanding studs on its backside received by said bosses.
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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |