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US4126941A
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Outlet box locator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-30
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Granted: 1978-11-28
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Expires: 1997-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A template for positioning electrical outlet and switch boxes for attachment to a stud in a new construction. An elongated flat plate has a series of vertical notches formed therein on either side, one of each representing the standard height for a wall outlet box, utility outlet box, thermostat, and switch box. The template includes guide means to straddle the conventional 2 × 4 stud. Vertically positioned across the lower and upper portion of each notch is a cross plate secured thereto a distance adjustable to 1/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, or 5/8 inch to act as a horizontal depth finder for securing the box.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Evan Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/30; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A template for vertically and horizontally positioning outlet boxes on studs of buildings under construction comprising: an elongated flat plate member having a series of notches formed therein, said plate and said notches having a cross-direction in the order of that of a stud and an outlet box; said notches having its lowermost ledge at a height corresponding one each to the height desired for the several outlet boxes to be installed on a stud and wherein its upper ledge is sufficient in height to accomodate an outlet box; a pair of guides positioned at the upper and lower ends of said elongated member and wherein the spacing there between is slightly greater that a stud to which said outlet box is positioned; and means for removing said securing means from said spacers for addition thereto or subtraction therefrom to vary said spacing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A template for vertically and horizontally positioning outlet boxes on studs of buildings under construction comprising: an elongated flat plate member having a series of notches formed therein, said plate and said notches having a cross-direction in the order of that of a stud and an outlet box; said notches having its lowermost ledge at a height corresponding one each to the height desired for the several outlet boxes to be installed on a stud and wherein its upper ledge is sufficient in height to accomodate an outlet box; a pair of guides positioned at the upper and lower ends of said elongated member and wherein the spacing there between is slightly greater that a stud to which said outlet box is positioned; and means for removing said securing means from said spacers for addition thereto or subtraction therefrom to vary said spacing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The template of claim 1 wherein said notches are formed on either side of said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The template of claim 1 wherein said spacers correspond in overall thickness to correspond to the drywall/paneling to be used.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The template of claim 1 wherein said notches are formed on both sides of said flat plate member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The template of claim 1 wherein said spacers comprise a second plate and a plurality of removable elements.
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) | 1981-11-27 | 1982-05-29 | 1982-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-27 | 1986-05-29 | 1986-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-27 | 1990-05-29 | 1990-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |