Patent ID: 7342174
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A modular outlet for coupling a signal carried over wiring in walls of a building to and from an apparatus, the wiring being accessed via a wall outlet opening or cavity of a first shape, wherein: said outlet comprising a faceplate having a second shape different from the first shape and an adapter configured to be interposed between said faceplate and the outlet cavity or opening; said faceplate comprises a connector for connecting to the apparatus; said adapter is directly mountable into the wall outlet opening or cavity and is securely attachable to the wall outlet opening or cavity using a first style of attachment; wherein the faceplate is mechanically attached to the adapter and secured to the adapter using a second style of attachment, said second style of attachment being different from said first style of attachment; and the wiring is arranged to pass through said adapter and to be coupled to said connector for coupling the signal carried over the wiring to and from the apparatus, wherein said first style of attachment comprises a pair of spaced apart clamps for engaging an inner surface of the outlet cavity or opening, and said second style of attachment comprises at least one of: holes; screws; threaded posts, friction-fit posts and snap-fit posts.