Patent ID: 7227082
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. An outlet box comprising: a base including a rear surface of said outlet box; a cover including a front surface of said outlet box, said cover being configured for engagingly fitting over said base; an intermediate portion extending from one or both of said base and cover and extending generally between said rear surface and said front surface, whereby said cover, said base, and said intermediate portion cooperatively define an interior of said outlet box when said cover and said base are engagingly fitted together; said intermediate portion including a pair of opposed inwardly inclined portions, at least one of said inclined portions including an aperture therein; and a connector disposed within said base, said connector having an opening configured for receiving a latched plug, said opening being oriented such that when said latched plug is disposed within said connector, a latch extends from said plug and toward said front surface of said outlet box, said latch can be used for disengagement of said plug.