US5239132A
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Strap for retaining junction box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-08-23
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Granted: 1993-08-24
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Expires: 2011-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for retaining an electrical junction box in flush relationship with a wall or a ceiling has a thin elongate strap. The ends of the strap are longitudinally bifurcated to provide fingers to be deformed around the edges of the box as well as the outer wall surface. Wings extending out from a side edge of the strap are used to provide support against the inner wall surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W. Bartow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:03
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for retaining a junction box having a planar back surface with a plurality of pairs of opposing side surfaces extending upwardly normal to said planar back surface, such that the back surface and side surfaces effectively constitute an open chamber for housing electrical junctions, in flush position against a planar member having first and second planar surfaces and with an aperture therethrough to accommodate said junction box, said device comprising: a flexible elongate strap member having first and a second ends and an intermediate portion therebetween, said intermediate portion having a pair of opposing edges; each said end provided with first and second adjacent finger members for retaining said junction box and said first planar surface, said finger members effectively formed at each end of the strap member by an axial bifurcation thereof; and at lest two outwardly extending wing members along the edges of the intermediate portion, each said wing member capable of being deflected away from the plane of the strap member along the line of attachment to the strap member to retain the strap member against the second planar surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for retaining a junction box having a planar back surface with a plurality of pairs of opposing side surfaces extending upwardly normal to said planar back surface, such that the back surface and side surfaces effectively constitute an open chamber for housing electrical junctions, in flush position against a planar member having first and second planar surfaces and with an aperture therethrough to accommodate said junction box, said device comprising: a flexible elongate strap member having first and a second ends and an intermediate portion therebetween, said intermediate portion having a pair of opposing edges; each said end provided with first and second adjacent finger members for retaining said junction box and said first planar surface, said finger members effectively formed at each end of the strap member by an axial bifurcation thereof; and at lest two outwardly extending wing members along the edges of the intermediate portion, each said wing member capable of being deflected away from the plane of the strap member along the line of attachment to the strap member to retain the strap member against the second planar surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the elongate strap member is of sufficient length that one of the finger members at said first end can wrap over the first of a pair of opposing side surfaces and one of the finger members at the second end can wrap over the second of the pair of opposing side surfaces.
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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) | 1996-08-23 | 1997-02-22 | 1997-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-23 | 2001-02-22 | 2001-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-23 | 2005-02-22 | 2005-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |