Patent ID: 6835890
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A gasketless water resistant electrical floor box comprising:(a) a box having an interior defined by a base, and side walls and an open upper face defined by the side walls, said box including a dividing wall supported therein, wherein said dividing wall divides said interior into a receptacle interior portion and a drainage interior portion; (b) a cover assembly comprising: (i) a flange supported on and extending around the side walls at the open upper face of said box; and (ii) a cover pivotally attached to said flange and having sufficient expanse to substantially cover said open upper face, the cover comprising a pivotally openable door thereon to allow electrical wires therethrough and into at least said drainage interior portion; and; (c) means for channeling water into said drainage interior portion while preventing water from tracking into said receptacle interior portion.