US4504108A
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Wiring device for mounting on sheet metal
Assignee: LIBERTY LIGHTING Co Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1983-09-19
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2003-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A wiring device may be mounted to sheet metal three ways and in two orientations. The device includes a flange for screw mounting, barbs for snap-in mounting, and a switched prong and leg arrangement for sliding the device on a punched notch and locking the device to the metal by the prongs engaging a hole in the sheet metal.
Inventors
- 👤 John Fiumefreddo
- 👤 Julius F. Tibolla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:49
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/20; H02B1/015; H02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A wiring device for mounting on sheet metal comprised of a body; a flange at one end of said body, said flange having holes for screws affixed to said sheet metal; at least one barb extending from said body in proximity to said flange for engaging the edges of a hole in the sheet metal between said barb and said flange; at least one leg extruding from said flange; and at least one prong extending from said body, said flange and legs having notches for engaging openings in said sheet metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A wiring device for mounting on sheet metal comprised of a body; a flange at one end of said body, said flange having holes for screws affixed to said sheet metal; at least one barb extending from said body in proximity to said flange for engaging the edges of a hole in the sheet metal between said barb and said flange; at least one leg extruding from said flange; and at least one prong extending from said body, said flange and legs having notches for engaging openings in said sheet metal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said body flange, legs and prongs are molded in one piece of resilient thermo-plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said notches are equally positioned from a side of said body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB2104735A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-03-11 | 1988-09-10 | 1989-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-11 | 1992-09-10 | 1993-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-11 | 1996-09-10 | 1997-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |