The present invention is based on a fastening system for flush mounting a device in a wall and/or ceiling and/or similar through a hole and on the device that comprises the fastening system, wherein said fastening system comprises a gripping means and a securing system. The fastening system enables the device to be flush mounted in a wall and/or ceiling and/or similar through a hole such that the perimeter of the visible face of the device is flush with the wall and/or ceiling and/or similar.

An apparatus and a method for optically linking at least two AC and DC low voltage cascading power grids connecting at least two intelligent support boxes (ISB) each powered by two distinct AC standard power grid and separately powered by DC low voltage power grid with each grid is further linked by a cascading segments of optical cable grid, enabling two way control, operate and report electrical activity through plug in wiring devices (PWD) for supporting DC and AC plurality of connected/attached loads.

An electrical port device having an electrical port and a cap or cover removable connected to the electrical port having a plug. A Y-shaped electrical cord or cable connects the electrical port to a pair of electrical receptacles. The Y-shaped electrical cord can include one electrical cord or cable section connected to the electrical port, a pair of electrical cord or cable sections connected to the pair of electrical receptacles, and a Y-shaped connector connecting the one electrical cord or cable section and the pair of electrical cord or cable sections. Further, the cap or cover and the electrical port have cooperating sealing surfaces to ensure watertight or waterproof sealing when the cap or cover is installed “on” the electrical port to prevent water or moisture reaching the plug.

An integrated latching mechanism includes a slider button extending along a first direction, curved elastic arms that extend from the slider button in a second direction and then curve back in an direction opposite thereto, a locking part contiguous with the slider button and extending away from the slider button and the elastic arms in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction. In response to ends of the elastic arms being held at fixed positions and an external force urging the slider button in a direction opposite to the third direction, the locking part moves in the same direction, and the urging of the slider button distorts the elastic arms such that upon removal of the external force, the elastic arms move the slider button and the locking part in the third direction. The elastic arms, slider button, and locking part form a single piece of elastic material.

A base may be configured to be attached to a pedestal. The pedestal may include a top plate, a bottom plate, and a mounting tab. The bottom plate may be configured to rest on a horizontal surface. The mounting tab may extend from the top plate (e.g., a platform on the top plate). The mounting tab may be configured to extend into an opening defined by the base. The mounting tab may be configured to prevent rotation of the base of the remote control device when the base is attached to the pedestal. The bottom plate may include a concave bottom surface. The concave bottom surface may include a recessed portion and a flat portion. The flat portion may be along an outer perimeter of the bottom plate. The flat portion may be configured to rest on the horizontal surface.

The invention is directed to an improved outlet assembly that provides at least one standard electrical socket in addition to one or more retractable charging cables. Most homes and buildings currently use wall outlets having only AC sockets. Advantageously, the disclosed outlet assembly also includes access to one or more retractable charging cables. Each cable is operably connected to a port configured on the interior of the assembly. Assembly therefore conveniently provides one or more retractable cables that allow a variety of mobile devices to be charged. Advantageously, the user does not need a separate cable, adapter, charger, and/or power supply.

The present disclosure is directed to an adjustable-depth ring assembly for connection to an electrical box that is accessible through a wall opening in a wall member disposed forward of the electrical box. The assembly generally comprises a cover plate having a planar rigid plate and a raised portion, and an extension ring. A method of installing the assembly is also provided herein.

A temperature control system may include a temperature control device, an electrical wall box having a hole for passing a wire or cable into the wall box, and a gland configured to be inserted into the hole of the wall box. The temperature control device may include a temperature sensor. The wall box may be configured to be mounted to a wall. The temperature control device may be configured to be mounted to the wall box such that the temperature sensor is located within the wall box. A wire or cable may be passed from a wall cavity of the wall, through the gland once inserted into the hole of the wall box, into an interior of the wall box, and attached to the temperature control device. The gland and the wall box may be configured to prevent air within the wall cavity from entering the wall box when the wire or cable is passed into the wall box.

An apparatus and a method for optically linking at least two AC and DC low voltage cascading power grids connecting at least two intelligent support boxes (ISB) each powered by two distinct AC standard power grid and separately powered by DC low voltage power grid with each grid is further linked by a cascading segments of optical cable grid, enabling two way control, operate and report electrical activity through plug in wiring devices (PWD) for supporting DC and AC plurality of connected/attached loads.

A cover plate that is connectable to an electrical box includes a body configured to mount to a stud, a brace assembly, or in a gang application on opposite sides of the stud.