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US5179252A
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Structure of floor junction box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-18
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Granted: 1993-01-12
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Expires: 2011-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A junction box which includes a case having fastened therein a plug socket mounting plate with a plurality of plug sockets respectively mounted thereon at three locations; a raised, frame-shaped block at the inside for mounting a rubber packing and a frame-shaped bevel flange; a cover plate pivoted to the frame-shaped bevel flange at the inside. The cover has a hand-hold portion at the top and defining therein a hole through which electric wires can be inserted to respectively connect to the plug sockets by an electric plug. A frame-shaped top insert may be attached to the casing and squeezed in between the rubber packing and the bevel flange, permitting the bevel flange to fit flush with a surrounding surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Chin-Hui Yang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A junction box comprising: a generally rectangular casing including opposite sides having holes formed therethrough for receiving electric wires, said casing including an upstanding frame-shaped block at the top thereof, a resilient packing and a frame-shaped flange mounted on said block, said frame-shaped flange having an inner side, a plug socket mounting plate disposed within said casing and including a flat surface portion with two bevel surface portions extending upwardly therefrom and away from one another, said mounting plate also including a pair of dependent substantially parallel flange portions extending downwardly therefrom, said flat surface portion and said bevel surface portions having a plurality of plug sockets mounted thereon for connecting electric plugs into an electric circuit; and a cover plate pivotably connected to said inner side of the frame-shaped flange, said cover plate having a hand-hold portion at one side thereof defining a hole through the cover plate for receiving an electric conductor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A junction box comprising: a generally rectangular casing including opposite sides having holes formed therethrough for receiving electric wires, said casing including an upstanding frame-shaped block at the top thereof, a resilient packing and a frame-shaped flange mounted on said block, said frame-shaped flange having an inner side, a plug socket mounting plate disposed within said casing and including a flat surface portion with two bevel surface portions extending upwardly therefrom and away from one another, said mounting plate also including a pair of dependent substantially parallel flange portions extending downwardly therefrom, said flat surface portion and said bevel surface portions having a plurality of plug sockets mounted thereon for connecting electric plugs into an electric circuit; and a cover plate pivotably connected to said inner side of the frame-shaped flange, said cover plate having a hand-hold portion at one side thereof defining a hole through the cover plate for receiving an electric conductor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A junction box as defined in claim 1 including a frame-shaped top insert mounted between said resilient packing and said frame-shaped flange, so that said frame-shaped flange is adapted to fit substantially flush with a surrounding surface.
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) | 1996-01-12 | 1996-07-13 | 1997-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-12 | 2000-07-13 | 2001-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-12 | 2004-07-13 | 2005-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |