Outlet assembly for built in vacuum systems
Abstract
Abstract In dwellings, a wall or floor outlet assembly is installed to receive vacuum hoses and conduits of built in vacuum cleaning systems and their low voltage power components, and also to receive high voltage electrical power cords and circuits, such as those connected to rug beater rotating bristled bars operated during vacuuming operations, or such as those connected to lamps. The assembly includes: a mounting bracket having an electrical box with a receiving chamber to receive a duplex 110 to 115 volt electrical receptacle, an integral adjacent receiving and mounting plate with respective fitting holes to receive portions of a vacuum conduit, an optional rubber sealing gasket, an optional low voltage indicating light, a low voltage switch, and other related low voltage circuitry, with the low voltage switch often being activated upon insertion of the end of the portable vacuum hose, and integral portions to receive fasteners used to secure this mounting bracket to the structure of a dwelling; a combined frame and spring retracted cover for attachment to the mounting bracket to cover and/or seal portions of the connectors of the various components to be secured to the receiving and mounting plate, and to provide an overall decorative full cover; and an optional plaster guard to keep this outlet assembly clean during construction work.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J. Suchy
Bibliographic Details
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-05-11 | 1990-11-10 | 1991-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-11 | 1994-11-10 | 1995-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-11 | 1998-11-10 | 1999-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |