US3684819A
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Sealing boot for an electrical receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A flexible boot for an electrical receptacle having an open end and a closed end, and a peripheral, outwardly-extending, resilient flange which depends from the open end. The closed end of the boot is provided with areas of reduced thickness which are adapted to be pierced by electrical leads connected to the receptacle. The boot is employed in combination with an electrical outlet box and a receptacle situated therein so that the receptacle is surrounded by the boot and the resilient flange of the boot is held between the outer rim of the outlet box and a flange on the receptacle in a sealing relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald G Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:00
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In combination, an electrical outlet box; a flexible boot having an open end and a closed end, and a peripheral, outwardlyextending, resilient flange depending from the open end situated within the outlet box so that the resilient flange extends over outer rim of the outlet box; and an electrical receptacle situated within said boot and affixed to said outlet box; the closed end of said flexible boot being provided with areas of reduced thickness which are pierced by electrical leads connected to the receptacle, and the resilient flange of said boot sealingly engaging said outer rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination, an electrical outlet box; a flexible boot having an open end and a closed end, and a peripheral, outwardlyextending, resilient flange depending from the open end situated within the outlet box so that the resilient flange extends over outer rim of the outlet box; and an electrical receptacle situated within said boot and affixed to said outlet box; the closed end of said flexible boot being provided with areas of reduced thickness which are pierced by electrical leads connected to the receptacle, and the resilient flange of said boot sealingly engaging said outer rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 where in the resilient flange is provided with an annular sealing rib on the face thereof, adapted to sealingly engage an outer flange or face plate of said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 where in the flexible boot is made of a dielectric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination in accordance with claim 3 wherein the material is molded rubber.
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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |