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Selectively adjustable junction box
10756522 · 2020-08-25 ·

An adjustable junction box is provided that allows a technician to selectively adjust the distance between an outer surface of the junction box and an outer surface of a stud to which the junction box is interconnected. A selectively-removable cover is also provided that allows an outlet, for example, to be interconnected to a power supply and later removed for inspection.

Adjustable Depth Electrical Wall Mount Ring
20200266616 · 2020-08-20 ·

An adjustable depth electrical wall mount ring can include a base ring and a finishing ring. The base ring can be configured to be attached to a junction box. The finishing ring can be configured to be adjusted relative to a ring portion of the base ring to extend away from the junction box through a wall layer. Adjusting the finishing ring can cause one or more outward extensions on the finishing ring to bear on an exterior surface of a wall layer and thereby urge the junction box towards the wall layer.

Quick connect

An electrical connection assembly includes an electrical box including a housing having an internal surface defining an internal volume of the housing. An electrical connector is positioned outside the internal volume of the housing and fixed to the housing with a fastener. The housing includes an aperture having an opening defining an insertion path extending from a location external to the housing to a location within the internal volume of the housing. The assembly includes a plug having a flange portion and a plurality of resilient legs. A bracket for mounting an electrical box to a structure includes a corner connecting a first flange with a second flange. An assembly including an electrical box and a bracket is also provided.

Modular Electrical Connector Unit
20200220293 · 2020-07-09 ·

A modular electrical connector system and associated method of us may include a modular electrical connector device. The device may include a primary body unit, which may be connected to a structure's electrical wiring. The primary body unit may be connectable to a modular connection unit, which may optionally be further connectable to a face unit. The device may enable electrical connection from the modular connection unit, the face unit, or both, to the structure's electrical wiring, directly or indirectly. The modular connection unit, face unit, or both, may be removably connectable to the primary body unit. The device may be connectable to one or more add-on units, enabling electrical connectivity between the add-on units and the structure's electrical wiring.

Adjustable mud ring assembly
10700501 · 2020-06-30 · ·

A mud ring assembly includes a base member, a movable member, and at least one actuator. The base member is configured to be coupled to a junction box and includes a flange, an opening extending through the flange, and at least one threaded hole extending through the flange. Each threaded hole is spaced apart from the opening. The movable member is positioned in the opening and is configured to support an electrical device. The movable member includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is positioned adjacent the first side of the flange and the second edge is positioned adjacent the second side of the flange. The movable member further includes at least one slot positioned proximate the first edge. Each slot is aligned with one threaded hole. The actuator includes a threaded portion, a head, and a bearing flange. Each actuator is secured in one slot by the head and the bearing flange. Each actuator is rotatable relative to the slot. The threaded portion engages one threaded hole such that rotation of the actuator changes the depth of insertion of the movable member within the opening of the base member.

HINGED MUD RING ASSEMBLY
20200194983 · 2020-06-18 ·

A mud ring assembly for supporting an electrical device including a base member configured to be coupled to a junction box having a first corner and a second corner. The base member has a perimeter configured to extend around the first corner and not reach the second corner so that the base member is not positioned above the second corner. The mud ring assembly also includes a movable member configured to support the electrical device. The movable member is pivotably connected to the base member and pivotable relative to the base member between a closed position in which a back of the electrical device is enclosed in the junction box and an open position permitting access to the back of the electrical device. The movable member is couplable at a second portion of the junction box to selectively secure the movable member in the closed position.

Electrical box mounting tool
10673217 · 2020-06-02 ·

Apparatus for facilitating mounting of an electrical box on an associated stud of an associated building which includes an elongated support comprising 1st and 2nd telescoping elongated support members dimensioned and configured for sliding for relative sliding engagement whereby the overall length of the 1st and 2nd telescoping elongated members is adjustable, the elongated support having 1st and 2nd opposed sides. A support plate is carried on the elongated support, the support plate is pivotally attached to the elongated support with at least a portion thereof extending laterally with respect to the elongated support whereby pivotal motion of the support plate positions the portion from the 1st side to the 2nd sides of the elongated support. Engagement surfaces on the portion are dimensioned and configured for engaging an associated electrical box.

ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC BOX AND BRACKET COMBINATION

Electric boxes and hanging brackets and more particularly adjustable electric boxes with parallel rails for connection with reciprocal parallel grooves in a hanging bracket that is configured to connect to a support, for example, a wall stud.

Electrical junction box shell apparatus with enhanced insulation
10651638 · 2020-05-12 ·

A shell apparatus to enhance insulation and prevent air transmission of an electrical junction box coupled to a stud is provided. The electrical junction box includes at least one wire coupled to a housing member and positioned within a wall cavity between a front wall and rear wall. The housing member of the electrical junction box includes an opening aligned with an opening in the front wall. The shell apparatus includes a foldable sheet with a center portion, a first flap, a second flap, and a third flap. The first and second flaps are coupled to the stud, and the third flap is coupled to the rear wall to permit the foldable sheet to enclose the electrical junction box's housing. An expansion foam is disposed between the foldable sheet and electrical junction box to entirely fill the void between the front wall, rear wall, foldable sheet and electrical junction box.

Wire Protector System and Method
20200144800 · 2020-05-07 · ·

The present invention provides a stud wire protector. The stud wire protector. The stud wire protector includes a first hollow cylindrical and a second hollow cylindrical member. Methods of inserting the stud wire protector are also provided. The present invention also provides an electrical conduit coupling system.