Patent ID: 6511269
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: H02G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of cutting an aperture in a panel having a thickness to reveal an electrical outlet or switch box located behind said panel having a thickness, comprising the steps of:a. providing an apparatus for locating the position of an object behind the panel and protecting the object or any object contents therein during the cutting of the aperture in the panel, said apparatus for locating comprising: a base composed of substantially planar front and back surfaces; a base edge extending a distance in a direction generally normal to one of said substantially planar front and back surfaces to thereby define a support extension; and a locator pin connected by means for connecting to the base and extending outwardly from said base for piercing the panel; b. inserting the apparatus into the box such that the locator pin extends out of said box a distance of at least the thickness of the panel; c. moving the panel into a desired position, causing the locator pin to protrude through the panel, thereby locating the position of said box behind the panel and protecting said box and any contents therein during the cutting of the aperture; d. cutting the aperture in said panel to reveal said box using cutting means; e. removing at least the portion of the locator pin protruding through the panel before cutting the aperture in said panel.