Patent ID: 7819374
Filing Date: 2010-10-26
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A tamper resistant system for attaching a device to a mounting surface, the system comprising: a base member that is attachable to the mounting surface, and which comprises a first component of a coupling; a mount comprising: a second component of the coupling on a back side thereof that, when mated with the first component, removably couples the mount to the base member, a front side suitable for attaching the device thereto, and a cover contiguous with the front side and extending as an outer wall surrounding the mount such that, when the mount is coupled to the base member, the outer wall extends to abut the mounting surface, thereby tamper-resistantly enclosing the base member, the coupling, and the back side of the mount; an installation and removal tool for operating the coupling; an access hole in the cover for enabling operative access of the tool to the coupling; and an attachment feature for attaching the device to the front side of the mount, the attachment feature comprising either a permanent connection therebetween, or a detachable connection wherein the attachment feature is removably attached to the device, and passes through the mount to an operative part of the attachment feature on the back side of the mount within the cover; thereby requiring use of the installation and removal tool in order to detach the device from the mounting surface.