US3842510A
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Electric outlet box locator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure is of a device for marking on wall panels the precise location at which openings are to be cut to receive electrical outlet boxes. Perpendicular surfaces on the device are placed against horizontal and vertical surfaces on the outlet box and tape rules fixed on the device are extended to engage a vertical surface and a horizontal surface against which the panel edges will be placed. Placement of the tapes at the complementary vertical and horizontal edges of the panel will position the perpendicular surfaces where the opening is to be cut.
Inventors
- 👤 B Elliott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:12
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H7/00; B25H7/04; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1046; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1092; G01B2003/1051; G01B3/1048; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An electrical outlet box locator comprising: a template member having a window opening therein presenting a pair of straight, internal perpendicular surfaces adapted to engage vertical and horizontal outer surfaces of an outlet box; one of said perpendicular surfaces being at least as long as the width of a standard multiple outlet box; markings along said one perpendicular surface indicating various standard widths for outlet boxes; and a pair of extensible members on said template member adapted to be extended in directions parallel to said perpendicular surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An electrical outlet box locator comprising: a template member having a window opening therein presenting a pair of straight, internal perpendicular surfaces adapted to engage vertical and horizontal outer surfaces of an outlet box; one of said perpendicular surfaces being at least as long as the width of a standard multiple outlet box; markings along said one perpendicular surface indicating various standard widths for outlet boxes; and a pair of extensible members on said template member adapted to be extended in directions parallel to said perpendicular surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrical outlet box locator defined by claim 1 wherein: said extensible members are tape rules.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electrical outlet box locator defined by claim 1 including:: means on said template member releasably securing each of said extensible members for extension in either one of opposing directions parallel to a perpendicular surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The electrical outlet box locator defined by claim 1 including: a ruling surface on said template member disposed parallel to one of said perpendicular surfaces; and markings adjacent said ruling surface indicating increments of length therealong.
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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |