Patent ID: 6831228
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
An electrical outlet box comprising:a plurality of walls configured to define a receptacle, said plurality of walls including a first side wall and a second side wall, said first side wall including a first side plate having a mounting formation, said mounting formation including: a dome having a base, a first arch-shaped portion, a second arch-shaped portion and being formed with an opening defined by an edge, said base being connected to said first side plate and being configured to be substantially U-shaped having a curved portion and a substantially straight portion, said first arch-shaped portion including said straight portion of said base, said second arch-shaped portion being connected between said curved portion of said base and said first arch-shaped portion; and a flap connected to said dome and being defined by a perimeter to cover a first portion of said opening while defining a second portion that is uncovered; and said second side wall including a second side plate having at least one hole having a diameter of at least 0.118 inch.