Patent ID: 6329596
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A mounting strap device adapted to mount a plurality of different types of wallplates comprising:a) a body portion having a top edge, a bottom edge spaced apart from said top edge and generally parallel therewith and two parallel, spaced apart side edges, said top edge, said bottom edge and said two side edges together defining a generally rectangular central portion;b) a first plurality of removable members adjacent said top edge, the first plurality of removable members including:at least one removable first tab; andat least one removable first side member substantially adjacent to the at least one removable first tab;wherein the at least one removable first tab engages a first type of wallplate when all of said first plurality of removable members are present andwherein the at least one removable first side member engages a second type of wallplate when the at least one removable first tab is removed;c) a second plurality of removable members adjacent said bottom edge, the second plurality of removable members including:at least one removable second tab; andat least one removable second side member substantially adjacent to the at least one removable second tab;wherein the at least one removable second tab engages said first type of wallplate when all of said second plurality of removable members are present andwherein the at least one removable second side member engages said second type of wallplate when the at least one removable second tab is removed; andd) said body portion further having a threaded aperture adjacent each of said top and bottom edges, each threaded aperture adapted to receive a threaded fastener therein and permit said mounting strap device to engage a third type of wallplate when all of said first and second pluralities of removable members are removed.