US5598998A
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Electrical outlet box mounting bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-11-20
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2015-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A bracket is provided for use in conjunction with an electrical outlet box as commonly used in homes, office buildings and the like. The bracket is used to attach low voltage communication lines such as for cable television, telephones or for computer network lines. The bracket has a c-shaped frame and includes a large central opening with opposing tabs which divide the opening into a first section for receiving a 110 volt electrical junction box and a second opening for containing low voltage communication lines. Opposing line supports within the second opening each include a narrow neck section to facilitate bending during installation.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Lynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02G3/126; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A bracket for positioning on an electrical outlet box attached to a vertical wall stud for supporting communication lines, said bracket comprising: a c-shaped frame, said c-shaped frame defining a central opening, a pair of opposing tabs, said tabs attached to said c-shaped frame, said tabs effectively dividing said central opening into first and second sections, said c-shaped frame defining an aperture, a first electrical line support, said first line support attached to said c-shaped frame and extending into said second opening section whereby said tabs can contact the electrical outlet box as said c-shaped frame is affixed to the wall stud through said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A bracket for positioning on an electrical outlet box attached to a vertical wall stud for supporting communication lines, said bracket comprising: a c-shaped frame, said c-shaped frame defining a central opening, a pair of opposing tabs, said tabs attached to said c-shaped frame, said tabs effectively dividing said central opening into first and second sections, said c-shaped frame defining an aperture, a first electrical line support, said first line support attached to said c-shaped frame and extending into said second opening section whereby said tabs can contact the electrical outlet box as said c-shaped frame is affixed to the wall stud through said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The bracket of claim 1 and including a second electrical line support, said second electrical line support attached to said c-shaped frame opposing said first electrical line support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein said first electrical line support comprises a neck section, said neck section to facilitate bending.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The bracket of claim 1 further comprising a cover plate flange, said cover plate flange attached to said c-shaped frame, said cover plate flange proximate said central opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bracket of claim 4 wherein said cover plate flange is integrally formed with said C-shaped frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
The bracket of claim 1 formed from galvanized steel.
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