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Adapter for indicating on wall panels and the like the location of electrical receptacle boxes or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-29
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-03-29
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for attachment to electrical receptacle boxes and the like to provide an indication of the outline thereof on wall panels or boards, the adapter having a lip for removably securing a planar member thereof to the corners of a receptacle box, the planar member having a projecting beveled end which makes an impression or indentation on the wall panel or board when in contact therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl D. Smugor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:38
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H7/00; B25H7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An adapter for electrical receptacle boxes or the like, comprising; a. at least one substantially planar member, b. means attached to said member for removably securing said member on an edge of an electrical receptacle box, c. said member having an end projecting from said means and outwardly from an electrical receptacle box when secured thereto, d. means on said end for providing an indication of the location of said end with respect to an electrical receptacle box when secured thereto, and e. said means attached to said member comprises two lips the main portions of which are parallel to and spaced different distances from said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An adapter for electrical receptacle boxes or the like, comprising; a. at least one substantially planar member, b. means attached to said member for removably securing said member on an edge of an electrical receptacle box, c. said member having an end projecting from said means and outwardly from an electrical receptacle box when secured thereto, d. means on said end for providing an indication of the location of said end with respect to an electrical receptacle box when secured thereto, and e. said means attached to said member comprises two lips the main portions of which are parallel to and spaced different distances from said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adapter according to claim 1, further comprising; f. an additional member identical to said planar member attached perpendicularly thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adapter according to claim 2, wherein said means on said end comprises a beveled edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The adapter according to claim 1 wherein said end is substantially in the plane of said planar member.
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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |