Patent ID: 9048648
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for facilitating using at least one screw to secure a receptacle cover plate to a junction box recessed in a wall, the junction box including at least one threaded tapped screw receiver, the cover plate defining at least one hole corresponding to the at least one threaded tapped screw receiver, the apparatus comprising: at least one stud threadingly configured to engage the at least one threaded tapped screw receiver; at least one bushing defining first and second opposed threaded portions, the first threaded portion being configured to receive one end of the at least one stud, the second threaded portion being configured to receive the at least one screw extending through the at least one hole defined in the cover plate for securing the cover plate to the junction box; and a stop defined in an interior portion of the at least one bushing between the first and second opposing threaded portions, the stop being configured to control how far the at least one stud and the at least one screw may be tightened against the bushing without concern that the at least one stud or the at least one screw may push or loosen an opposing respective at least one screw or at least one stud in the bushing.