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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 02, 1997
John B Markiewicz, Mentor, OH (US);
Charles H Riedy, Lakewood, OH (US);
David P Marshall, Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
Peter D Sadosky, Parma, OH (US);
The Lamson & Sessions Co., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An electrical box is provided in which a box enclosure is provided that includes a base, sides and at least one yoke for receiving an electrical device. The box enclosure can be formed of discrete components which can be assembled to form a single or multiple-gang box. A collar is provided as an interface between the box enclosure and the mounting surface. The collar hingeably retains a cover for optionally covering the electrical device. The cover in turn hingeably retains a cord door for admitting an electrical cord and other such cables. The cover and cord door each have respective gaskets which provide a fluid-tight seal to protect the electrical device. The cover can be manufactured for a single-gang or a multiple-gang electrical box.