Patent ID: 6101731
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
A resilient clip adapted to be attached to corners of an outlet or fitting for locating access holes in wallboard, said clip comprising:a front face and a rear;a resilient, generally L-shaped frame extending between said front face and said rear and terminating at said rear in rearmost edges, said frame comprising a midpoint and a pair of integral, projecting substantially perpendicular frame legs meeting at said midpoint and extending away therefrom;an integral, subframe extending rearwardly from said face and spaced apart from and disposed over said frame, said subframe yieldably deflectable with respect to said frame, and said subframe comprising a pair of integral, substantially perpendicular subframe legs parallel to and overlying said frame legs and each subframe leg comprising an outer subframe face,a resilient wall that joins said subframe to said frame, an outer surface of the wall forming said front face;a generally L-shaped channel defined between said frame and subframe; and,an outwardly projecting prong extending perpendicularly away from said front face for penetrating wallboard for locating an access hole that is to be cut after said clip is press fitted to a corner of said outlet or fitting, said prong being offset from said midpoint so as to be oriented in a position circumscribed by the outlet or fitting when the clip is installed.