Patent ID: 6992252
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. In an electrical system having an outlet box member with at least one threaded port for coupling with a threaded end of a first conduit of a first size, a reducer bushing for facilitating coupling with a threaded end of a second conduit of a smaller second size, said reducer bushing comprising: an annular body having an annular front surface and an annular rear surface, an exterior threaded surface for coupling with the threaded port of the box member and an interior threaded surface for coupling with the threaded end of the second conduit, said exterior threaded surface having an enlarged deformable portion swaged in the coupling with the port providing increased mechanical resistance to uncoupling of said annular body; and a pair of diametrically opposed slots formed in said front surface for receiving a bladed tool for developing a torque overcoming said mechanical resistance and effecting uncoupling of said annular body from the threaded port.