Patent ID: 6646202
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A swivel fixture hanger assembly, the assembly comprising:a stationary cover section having a first arcuate portion protruding in a plane perpendicular from the surface of the stationary cover section, the stationary cover section sized and shaped to overlie more than half of the open side of a conduit box, the first arcuate portion having a curved side wall terminating to form a first lip; a partial perforation in the curved side wall of the first arcuate portion extending outwardly from the concavity of the curved side wall; at least one moveable cover section having a second arcuate portion protruding in a plane perpendicular from the surface of the moveable cover section sized and shaped to have a mating relationship with the stationary cover section to overlie less than half of the open side of the conduit box, the second arcuate portion having a curved side wall terminating in a second lip, the first and second lips forming a circular opening; at least one rigid member having a first end pivotally connected to the stationary cover section and fixedly connected to the moveable cover section pivoting the moveable cover section into and out of engagement with the stationary cover section; at least one fastening means for fastening a second end of the rigid member to the stationary cover section when the moveable cover section is engaged with the stationary cover section; and at least one connector having a seatable portion sized and shaped to engage the curved side walls of the stationary and moveable cover sections engaged with the first and second arcuate portions and a connector portion extending through the circular opening having means for attaching at least one electrical fixture, the seatable portion of the connector having an opening for engaging the partial perforation.