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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659644 | Cable connector | 05/15/2012 |
| 8158882 | Electrical box hanger A system for the adjustable suspension of electrical outlet, junction boxes or the like including in combination an elongated wire for attachment to an existing fixed overhead member, a wire gripper including a passageway therethrough, and a knockout engagement devi... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8148635 | Camera mounting assembly including mounting bar and adapter plate for mounting a security camera or fixture to an electrical box A camera mounting assembly including a mounting bar and an adapter plate for mounting a security camera or an electrical fixture to an electrical box installed in a wall or ceiling. An elongated base portion on the mounting bar is adapted to mount to the face of a c... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148634 | Electrical box assembly for mounting and supporting a security camera or fixture An electrical box assembly for mounting a security camera or electrical fixture on a wall or ceiling. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box and a trim piece. A plurality of rotatable flags, adjustable from the front of the electrical box assembly, a... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8124891 | Duplex electrical fitting with one-piece connector body for snap in connection of cables A duplex electrical fitting including a one-piece connector body that is die-cast of metal. The duplex fitting includes a pair of inbound bores on the inbound end and a single outbound bore on the outbound end. Two cable engaging clips are secured to the connector b... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8124873 | Cable routing assembly including protective cable frame A cable routing assembly for providing a portal for routing low voltage cables through a wall. The cable routing assembly includes a protective cable frame, a low voltage mounting bracket, and a cover plate. The low voltage mounting bracket includes two adjustable f... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8091721 | Reconfigurable electrical box hanger assembly for suspended ceilings A reconfigurable electrical box hanger assembly for mounting a lighting or fan fixture to the grid supporting structure of a drop ceiling. The hanger assembly includes a one-piece elongated bar, two end pieces with widely spaced support legs, a turnbuckle, and a cen... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087631 | Adjustable mounting bracket for suspended ceiling A load bearing assembly for supporting a lighting or fan fixture on a drop ceiling having a grid supporting structure. The assembly includes a single center bar, two end brackets with widely spaced support legs, and an electrical box. The support legs include remova... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8076578 | Adjustable electrical outlet box assembly An adjustable outlet box assembly for mounting a receptacle or similar electrical device within a wall. The adjustable box includes an outlet box and a bracket that slides with respect to the box. An adjustment screw, accessible from the front of the assembly, can b... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8076575 | Electrical box assembly for mounting and supporting a security camera or fixture An electrical box assembly for mounting a security camera or an electrical fixture on a wall or ceiling. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box with a sidewall and back wall defining an enclosure therein. A flange extends laterally from the rim of th... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8076573 | Electrical box hanger A system for the adjustable suspension of electrical outlet, junction boxes or the like including in combination an elongated wire for attachment to an existing fixed overhead member, a wire gripper including a passageway therethrough, and a knockout engagement devi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8067703 | Protective cable frame for use with low voltage bracket or electrical box A protective cable frame for providing a portal for routing low voltage cables through a wall. The protective cable frame includes a substantially rectangular frame portion with an inner periphery having a rounded surface, two ends, and arms extending from each end.... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063302 | Electrical mounting device front with plate and retractable clamp arms for rapid mounting using hole saw An electrical mounting device for securing an electrical component or fixture on a wall. The mounting device includes a front plate with an opening therein and a rearward extending portion surrounding the opening. The rearward extending portion may be in the form of... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8044300 | Two-gang low voltage mounting bracket with front plate and retractable clamp arms for rapid mounting using hole saw A two-gang low voltage bracket that enables rapid mounting of one or two low voltage electrical components to a wall. The two-gang bracket includes a front plate with an opening therein and a circular peripheral wall surrounding the opening and extending from the re... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7954538 | Coring system and method for manufacturing a one-piece die cast electrical connector body A coring system for producing a flash-free one-piece die-cast body for an electrical connector. The electrical connector of produced by the coring system of the present invention may be used for securing two electrical cables to an electrical panel or electrical box... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7942679 | Grounding terminal block assembly including conduit adapter for multiple services A grounding terminal block assembly that includes a conduit adapter, a grounding bar, and a detachable cover. The conduit adapter enables attachment to a wall and to electrical conduit for grounding the assembly. The conduit adapter includes one or more conduit rece... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7897870 | Cable routing assembly including low voltage bracket and scoop A cable routing assembly for rapidly providing a portal for routing cables through a wall. The assembly includes a low voltage bracket and a scoop member. Rotatable flags are provided on the low voltage bracket to enable rapid mounting to the wall. The scoop member ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7882886 | Coring system and method for manufacturing a one-piece die cast electrical connector body A coring system for producing a flash-free one-piece die-cast body for an electrical connector. The electrical connector of produced by the coring system of the present invention may be used for securing two electrical cables to an electrical panel or electrical box... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7847190 | Reversible protective cable chute for routing low voltage cables through walls A reversible protective cable chute for attachment to a horizontal electrical box or low voltage frame to enable the routing of low voltage cables there through. A first embodiment of the reversible protective cable chute includes a cable shield that is used in conj... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7854627 | Electrical fitting with internal cable retainer An electrical fitting for rapid connection of an electrical cable to a panel or a junction box. The electrical fitting includes an improved arrangement on the trailing end for securing electrical cables thereto. A connector body having a cavity in the trailing end i... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7834267 | Reversible protective cable chute with cable shield and integral cover plate A reversible one-piece protective cable chute for routing low voltage cables through walls. The protective cable chute includes a one piece cable shield including a cover plate with a cable shield extending therefrom. The protective cable chute includes two-way moun... | 11/16/2010 |
| D627317 | Weatherproof keypad enclosure | 11/16/2010 |
| D627305 | Protective cable frame | 11/16/2010 |
| 7820911 | Reversible protective cable chute assembly for routing low voltage cables through walls A reversible protective cable chute assembly for routing low voltage cables through walls. The protective cable chute includes a cover plate with an integral cable shield and a removable panel. The cover plate and panel each include an aperture therein for securing ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7816604 | Recessed low voltage mounting assembly A recessed low voltage mounting assembly including a low voltage mounting bracket and a trim plate for installing a low voltage electrical component in either old work or new construction. Two options are provided for mounting the assembly to the wall. In new constr... | 10/19/2010 |
| D620786 | Wire gripper | 08/03/2010 |
| D620346 | Wire gripper | 07/27/2010 |
| 7759576 | Low voltage mounting device for direct mounting of low voltage components to drywall A low voltage mounting device for installing low voltage components on a wall or ceiling. The low voltage mounting device includes a round frame member and a plurality of wings that are rotatable with respect to the frame member. The rotatable wings are fixed on the... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7591656 | Grounding terminal block assembly for multiple services A grounding terminal block assembly for securing to an existing ground wire to provide additional connection points for electrical systems such data, cable TV, and phone lines. The grounding terminal block assembly includes an elongated grounding bar with a pluralit... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7586039 | Hole saw electrical box for direct mounting of electrical fixtures or devices to a wall An electrical box assembly for mounting an electrical device or fixture on a wall. The electrical box assembly includes a box having a back wall and a sidewall defining an enclosure, and flanges and bosses extending outward from the sidewall. Teeth are provided alon... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7582827 | Adjustable electrical box for flush or offset mounting of electrical devices on brick or stone walls An adjustable electrical box assembly for providing electrical service on a brick or stone wall. The assembly includes a base member, anchoring members, and an electrical box. The base member includes sidewalls with a plurality of outward extending tabs and a top wa... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7563979 | Protective cable chute for decora cover plate A protective cable chute for routing low voltage cables through walls. The protective cable chute includes a protective cable shield and a standard decora cover plate. The protective cable shield includes two ears with apertures therein for mounting directly to a co... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7537467 | Grounding terminal block assembly for multiple services A grounding terminal block assembly for establishing proper grounding or electrical connection to earth through a path of sufficiently low impedance. The grounding terminal block assembly includes an elongated tubular body with a central longitudinal bore and a plur... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7528322 | Adjustable electrical box and flange member for installation on a brick or stone wall An adjustable electrical box assembly for providing electrical service on a brick or stone wall. The assembly includes a flange member, box member, and a faceplate. The flange member includes a flange and a forward extending collar. The electrical box includes sidew... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7525043 | Two-gang recessed dual voltage electrical box A two-gang recessed electrical box assembly for recessing a high voltage component and a low voltage component within a wall. The recessed electrical box assembly includes a frame member including a lateral flange, a rearward extending collar, and a peripheral flang... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7518061 | Recessed electrical box A recessed electrical box with a closeable cover member and at least one outward extending flange. The flange serves as a positioning arrangement to recess the electrical box at the correct depth with respect to the surface in which it will be mounted. The recessed ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7495184 | Electrical fitting for snap in connection of cables An electrical fitting with an improved arrangement on the trailing end for securing an electrical cable to a panel or an electrical box. The electrical fitting may include a single bore on the trailing end for connecting a single electrical cable to a knockout or tw... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7488891 | Fixture or outlet box with selectable fastening points An electrical box with multiple selectable fastening points. The electrical box is capable of being mounted on a wide range of structures including those that are constructed with metal framing, wood framing, or with a masonry wall. To accommodate various layers of ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7485806 | Electrical connector for flexible cable An electrical connector for connecting flexible metal conduit, armored cable, or metal-clad cable to a panel or junction box. The connector includes a connector body having a tubular nose portion on the leading end and a clamping arrangement on the trailing end. The... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7485805 | Two-gang recessed electrical box assembly A two-gang recessed electrical box assembly for recessing a plurality of high or low voltage electrical components within a wall. The recessed electrical box assembly includes an electrical box with an electrical enclosure therein and a trim plate. The electrical en... | 02/03/2009 |
