Patent ID: 7148420
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A universal electrical ceiling box adapted to support an electrical device comprising: a bottom portion having a plurality of mounting holes adapted for receiving fasteners for mounting said box to a support surface, said bottom portion having an outer edge defining an outer dimension of said box; a continuous side wall extending from said outer edge in a direction substantially perpendicular to said bottom portion defining an internal cavity, said side wall having an outer surface with a first continuously curved concave recessed portion extending in an inward direction with respect to said box; and a first flange extending from an upper end of said side wall substantially parallel to said bottom portion and overlying said concave recessed portion in said side wall, said first flange having a plurality of holes extending therethrough and adapted for receiving a fastener for coupling said electrical device to said box, said holes in said first flange being aligned with said concave recessed portion and being positioned outwardly with respect to said side wall, said first flange has an inner arcuate shaped portion integrally formed with said first concave recessed portion of said side wall and an outer arcuate shaped portion having a radius of curvature substantially equal to a radius of curvature of said side wall.