Patent ID: 6140582
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
A connector for securing an electrical connection to a junction box said connector, in single-piece construction, comprising:a housing having a bottom and a plurality of sides;an entry port defined by a hoop attached to the bottom of said housing;a cap attached to said hoop opposite said bottom having a collar mateable with said junction box and a threaded opening for the insertion of an adjustment screw;an exit port defined by a throat attached to said housing opposite said hoop; anda saddle attached to said throat, opposite said housing, said saddle, when configured so as to be beneath and approximately parallel to said cap, can be depressed by tightening an adjustment screw in said threaded opening to secure a placement of conduit within said connector and to impinge said collar against the perimeter of an opening in said junction box to secure an attachment of said connector to said box.