20240019080. NON-METALLIC CEILING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE WITH METALLIC BRACKETS simplified abstract (ABB Schweiz AG)

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NON-METALLIC CEILING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE WITH METALLIC BRACKETS

Organization Name

ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor(s)

Mathew Thomas of Memphis TN (US)

James Wolfe of Memphis TN (US)

Michael O'neil of Memphis TN (US)

NON-METALLIC CEILING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE WITH METALLIC BRACKETS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240019080 titled 'NON-METALLIC CEILING ELECTRICAL FIXTURE WITH METALLIC BRACKETS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a ceiling electrical box that consists of a housing and a bracket. The housing has a rear wall, at least one sidewall, and an opening at the other end. It includes various features such as emboss tabs, screw holes, and bores. The bracket has multiple portions and threaded apertures. Fasteners are used to attach the housing to the bracket and engage the bracket through the housing.

  • The ceiling electrical box includes a housing and a bracket.
  • The housing is defined by a rear wall, at least one sidewall, and an opening.
  • The housing has emboss tabs, screw holes, and bores.
  • The bracket has multiple portions and threaded apertures.
  • Fasteners are used to attach the housing to the bracket and engage the bracket through the housing.

Potential Applications:

  • This ceiling electrical box can be used in residential or commercial buildings for installing ceiling fixtures.
  • It can be used in new construction or renovation projects.

Problems Solved:

  • The ceiling electrical box provides a secure and stable mounting solution for ceiling fixtures.
  • It simplifies the installation process by providing a housing and bracket system.

Benefits:

  • The housing and bracket system ensures proper support and stability for ceiling fixtures.
  • The fasteners allow for easy attachment and engagement of the housing and bracket.
  • The design of the box allows for flexibility in installation and compatibility with various ceiling fixtures.


Original Abstract Submitted

a ceiling electrical box can include a housing and a bracket. the housing is defined by a rear wall at a first end, at least one sidewall, and an opening at a second end and includes a first emboss tab, a second emboss tab, a pair of screw holes, a pair of first bores, and a pair of second bores. the bracket includes a first portion, a second portion, a pair of first threaded apertures, and a pair of second threaded apertures. the bracket can include a third portion and a fourth portion extending on a first plane of the first portion. the ceiling electrical box can also include a pair of first fasteners to attach the housing to the bracket and a pair of second fasteners to engage the bracket through the housing, the second fasteners configured to receive a fixture plate for a ceiling fixture.