Patent ID: 6452096
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
An apparatus for the protection of wire during installation into or removal from a junction box, said junction box having an opening therein for receiving said wire, said opening in said junction box having an outer edge, comprising:(a) a rigid upper member having a stationary continuous upper surface and a lower surface, said upper member being positionable to lie between said outer edge and said wire, (a1) said upper surface being positionable to contact said wire during installation or removal, and, (a2) said upper surface being substantially rounded where it contacts said wire during installation or removal; and, (b) a rigid lower member, said lower member having an upper and lower surface, (b1) said upper surface of said lower member being affixed to said lower surface of said upper member, and, (b2) said lower surface of said lower member containing an engaging member, said engaging member being positionable to removably engage said junction box outer edge, said engaging member having dimensions commensurate with said junction box outer edge for engaging said junction box outer edge at a plurality of locations.