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US3674913A
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Temporary support for electrical outlet box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-09
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1991-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A temporary support for an electrical outlet box mounted inwardly of the outer surface of a wall. A transverse member extends across outer portion of box and engages outer surface of wall and outer portion of box upon movement thereof into substantial alignment with each other. Spring means operatively connected to transverse member has oppositely disposed end portions extending outwardly and detachably connected to box urging transverse member and box toward each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Yates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:28
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a temporary support for at least one electrical outlet box mounted inwardly of the outer surface of a wall-like member: a. a transverse member for extending across an outer portion of said outlet box in position to engage said outer surface of a wall-like member and the outer portion of said outlet box upon movement of said outer portion into substantial alignment with said outer surface, b. spring means operatively connected to said transverse member and having oppositely disposed end portions extending outwardly, and c. means for detachably connected said end portions to said outlet box for urging said transverse member and said outlet box toward each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a temporary support for at least one electrical outlet box mounted inwardly of the outer surface of a wall-like member: a. a transverse member for extending across an outer portion of said outlet box in position to engage said outer surface of a wall-like member and the outer portion of said outlet box upon movement of said outer portion into substantial alignment with said outer surface, b. spring means operatively connected to said transverse member and having oppositely disposed end portions extending outwardly, and c. means for detachably connected said end portions to said outlet box for urging said transverse member and said outlet box toward each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A temporary support for at least one outlet box as defined in claim 1 in which said transverse member is an elongated plate-like member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A temporary support for at least one outlet box as defined in claim 1 in which said spring means operatively connected to said transverse member comprises: a. a support bracket carried by said transverse member and projecting outwardly from one side thereof, and b. elongated tension spring elements attached to said support bracket with oppositely disposed end portions of said spring elements extending outwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A temporary support for at least one outlet box as defined in claim 3 in which said support bracket is a generally U-shaped member having outturned flanges detachably connected to said transverse member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A temporary support for at least one outlet box as defined in claim 3 in which said end portions of said spring elements are provided with hook-like members.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |