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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2023
Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Atlanta, GA (US);
James Wittmer Cosley, Ramona, CA (US);
Dennis L. Hart, Reno, NV (US);
Virgil O′neil, San Diego, CA (US);
Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
An outlet box assembly includes an outlet box housing, configurable between a first and second orientation, and a funnel assembly. The outlet box housing includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion. The first wall portion includes a first socket portion, including a first knock out portion, and at least one through hole. The first knock out portion includes a first knock out body and an area of weakening. The through hole attaches a plumbing fitting to the first wall portion. The second wall portion includes a second socket portion including a second knock out portion including a second knock out body and an area of weakening. The funnel assembly has a fixed funnel portion and a funnel cover configured to be removably attached to the fixed funnel portion. The funnel assembly is configured to direct fluid to the first or second socket portion.