US4880128A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Fixture box for ceiling fan support
Assignee: Hubbell Inc
•
Filing: 1988-12-16
•
Granted: 1989-11-14
•
Expires: 2008-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A fixture box for supporting a ceiling fan or other fixture. The fixture box comprises a top portion, a side portion coupled to the top portion, a continuous flange coupled to the side portion along the entire periphery of the side portion, and a pair of mounting holes formed in the flange. The mounting holes in the continuous flange receive mounting screws from the ceiling fan or fixture. The fixture box itself is secured to a joist or other structural support. In a modified embodiment, the fixture box includes a mounting bracket especially adapted to mount the fixture box to a joist or other structural support. The continuous flange of the fixture box advantageously resists fatigue due to dynamic loading of the ceiling fan or fixture.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Jorgensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:31
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A fixture box adapted to mount and support a fixture, the combination comprising: a top portion; a side portion having an inner surface and a top edge, said top edge being coupled to said top portion and said side portion extending substantially perpendicular to said top portion; and a continuous flange coupled to said side portion along the entire periphery of said inner surface of said side portion and projecting inwardly substantially perpendicular to said side portion, said continuous flange having a pair of mounting holes extending therethrough, said pair of mounting holes being adapted to receive a mounting means coupled to the fixture, whereby the fixture is mounted to said continuous flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A fixture box adapted to mount and support a fixture, the combination comprising: a top portion; a side portion having an inner surface and a top edge, said top edge being coupled to said top portion and said side portion extending substantially perpendicular to said top portion; and a continuous flange coupled to said side portion along the entire periphery of said inner surface of said side portion and projecting inwardly substantially perpendicular to said side portion, said continuous flange having a pair of mounting holes extending therethrough, said pair of mounting holes being adapted to receive a mounting means coupled to the fixture, whereby the fixture is mounted to said continuous flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein said continuous flange includes a inner edge having a plurality of segments forming a substantially octagonal shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 2, wherein one of said pair of mounting holes is positioned adjacent a first of said segments and the other of said pair of mounting holes is positioned adjacent a second of said segments which is opposed to said first of said segment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said of pairs of mounting holes is positioned closely adjacent to said side portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein said continuous flange is integrally formed with said side portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fixture box as claimed is claim 1, wherein said side portion has a substantially octagonal shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein the height of the fixture box, as measured from the outside of said continuous flange to the outside of said top portion, is approximately 1.5 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein the height of the fixture box, as measured from the outside of said continuous flange to the outside of said top portion, is approximately 2.125 inches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top portion and said side portion each include a break-out window which is adapted to receive electrical wires after a portion thereof is broken away.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, wherein said side portion includes means for coupling the fixture box to a support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 1, and further comprising a bracket for mounting the fixture box to a support and means, coupled to said bracket and to said side portion, for coupling said bracket to said side portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 11, wherein said means for coupling said bracket to said side portion includes a plurality of rivets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 11, wherein said bracket includes a centrally located bottom projection.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 11, wherein said bracket includes a plurality of external support holes for receiving a plurality of external fasteners.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
116 words
A fixture box adapted to mount and support a ceiling fan, the combination comprising: a top portion; a side portion having an inner surface and a top edge, said top edge being coupled to said top portion and said side portion extending substantially perpendicular to said top portion; and a continuous flange coupled to said side portion along the entire periphery of said inner surface of said side portion and projecting inwardly substantially perpendicular to said side portion, said continuous flange having a pair of mounting holes extending therethrough, said pair of mounting holes being adapted to receive a mounting means coupled to the ceiling fan, whereby the ceiling fan is mounted to said continuous flange.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
116 words
A fixture box adapted to mount and support a ceiling fan, the combination comprising: a top portion; a side portion having an inner surface and a top edge, said top edge being coupled to said top portion and said side portion extending substantially perpendicular to said top portion; and a continuous flange coupled to said side portion along the entire periphery of said inner surface of said side portion and projecting inwardly substantially perpendicular to said side portion, said continuous flange having a pair of mounting holes extending therethrough, said pair of mounting holes being adapted to receive a mounting means coupled to the ceiling fan, whereby the ceiling fan is mounted to said continuous flange.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 15, wherein said continuous flange includes an inner edge having a plurality of segments forming a substantially octagonal shape.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 16, wherein one of said pair of mounting holes is positioned adjacent a first of said segments and the other of said pair of mounting holes is positioned adjacent a second of said segments which is opposed to said first of said segments.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 17, wherein each of said pairs of mounting holes is positioned closely adjacent to said side portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 18, wherein said continuous flange is integrally formed with said side portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fixture box as claimed in claim 19, wherein said top portion and said portion each include a break-out window which is adapted to receive electrical wire after a portion thereof is broken away.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1906197A
Cited
US2214968A
Cited
US3075487A
Cited
US3187922A
Cited
US3197548A
Cited
US3345029A
Cited
US3490637A
Cited
US3630406A
Cited
US3977640A
Cited
US4057164A
Cited
US4176758A
Cited
US4770311A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-11-13 | 1993-05-15 | 1993-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-11-13 | 1997-05-15 | 1997-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-11-13 | 2001-05-15 | 2001-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |