Patent ID: 7129412
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A unitary construction adapter plate for installing (i) a generally rectangular box onto the curved exposed face of a log, (ii) a component having positioning tabs on opposite ends thereof into the box, and (iii) a cover having a flat back side perimeter over the component and the box, the adapter plate comprising: a) top and bottom sides, b) left and right sides extending between the top and bottom sides, c) a back side extending between the top, bottom, left and right sides, the back side having a rearwardly facing curvature with its center of curvature rearwardly thereof, d) a front side extending between the top, bottom, left and right sides, the front side having (i) a flat cover support zone, and (ii) substantially flat positioning-tab support zone pads at opposite ends thereof, the cover support zone and the positioning-tab support zone pads being located forwardly of the curvature on the back side, and e) a generally rectangular opening extending from the front side through the back side, the cover support zone generally surrounding the opening at the front side.