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US3906145A
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Mounting system for electrical fixtures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-30
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1993-08-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates generally to a mounting system for electrical fixtures and includes a support device for mounting electrical fixtures on a wall structure, or the like. The device includes a generally hollow body defined by opposed end and side walls extending outwardly from a front wall. The front wall is divided with a centrally disposed opening adapted to provide ingress and egress for electrically connecting a fixture to an electrical box. The front wall is provided with attachment means for detachably mounting the device to the fixture and/or to the electrical box. In another form, the elongated hollow body is made integral with and extends outwardly from the front wall and is closed at one end to provide an electrical box for securement therein of electrical conductors for connection to the fixture.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D Carmichael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:19
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/20; F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A support device for mounting an electrical fixture on a support structure comprising, a hollow body defined by a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed side walls, said end and side walls being integrally joined to and extending outwardly from the rear surface of a generally flat front wall, an endless inner side wall disposed inwardly of said end and side walls and connected to and defining a central opening in said front wall dapted to provide ingress and egress to an electrical box for electrical connection with said electrical fixture, and attachment means on said body including at least one pair of oppositely disposed threaded lugs made integral with said inner side wall for threadably connecting the electrical fixture to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A support device for mounting an electrical fixture on a support structure comprising, a hollow body defined by a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed side walls, said end and side walls being integrally joined to and extending outwardly from the rear surface of a generally flat front wall, an endless inner side wall disposed inwardly of said end and side walls and connected to and defining a central opening in said front wall dapted to provide ingress and egress to an electrical box for electrical connection with said electrical fixture, and attachment means on said body including at least one pair of oppositely disposed threaded lugs made integral with said inner side wall for threadably connecting the electrical fixture to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A support device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said attachment means includes at least one other pair of oppositely disposed lugs made integral with said inner wall and disposed in spaced relation to said first mentioned lugs, and said other pair of lugs having elongated slots adapted to receive fasteners for adjustably mounting said body on said electrical box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A support device in accordance with claim 2, wherein both pairs of said lugs extend radially inwardly toward one another in circumferentially spaced relation in respect to said inner wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A support device in accordance with claim 2, wherein said slots extend outwardly from said central opening into said front wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A support device in accordance with claim 2, wherein said central opening is of a generally circular configuration, and said lugs of said one pair of lugs are spaced 90* apart from said lugs of said other pair of lugs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A support device in accordance with claim 1, including an outer endless wall disposed in concentric spaced relation in respect to said inner wall, and a plurality of rib elements connecting said end and side walls to said outer wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A support device in accordance with claim 6, wherein said end and side walls and said inner and outer walls and said ribs are all disposed in the same general plane on the rear surface of said front wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A support device for mounting an electrical fixture on a support structure comprising, a hollow body defined by a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed side walls, said end and side walls being integrally joined to and extending outwardly from a generally flat front wall, an endless hollow second body disposed inwardly of said end and side walls and having a closed end at one end and an opening at the opposite end connected to an defining a central opening in said front wall to provide ingress and egress to said second body for electrical connection with said electrical fixture, and attachment means on said device for detachably connecting said device to said electrical fixture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
A support device for mounting an electrical fixture on a support structure comprising, a hollow body defined by a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed side walls, said end and side walls being integrally joined to and extending outwardly from a generally flat front wall, an endless hollow second body disposed inwardly of said end and side walls and having a closed end at one end and an opening at the opposite end connected to an defining a central opening in said front wall to provide ingress and egress to said second body for electrical connection with said electrical fixture, and attachment means on said device for detachably connecting said device to said electrical fixture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A support device in accordance with claim 8, wherein said second body includes attachment means disposed interiorly thereof for securement with electrical conductors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A support device in accordance with claim 8, wherein said second body includes knock-outs in its closed end adapted to be removed for inserting electrical conductors into the interior of said second body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support device in accordance with claim 8, wherein said second body includes at least one shoulder disposed interiorly thereof, and a clip is pivotally mounted on said shoulder for securing an electrical conductor in locked relation betwEen the confronting interior surface of said second body and the confronting interior surface of said clip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |