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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2010
James A. Walker, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Taylor C. Culpepper, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Richard J. Webb, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
John R. Pierson, Guthrie, OK (US);
James A. Walker, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Taylor C. Culpepper, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Richard J. Webb, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
John R. Pierson, Guthrie, OK (US);
Modular Services Company, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Abstract
A modular in-wall medical services unit for medical care facilities. A frame supports a cabinet with a cover panel providing electrical and/or gas outlets. Built-in electrical and gas conduits are included. A junction box and ends of the gas conduits near the top of the frame are accessible after wallboard is applied. Thus, wallboard can be installed before or after wiring is completed and gas connections are made. The self-aligning cover panel is 'floatingly' supported on the frame so that a bead of sealant can be applied around the edge before the cover panel is 'snugged up' to the wall and secured. The trim flanges on the cover panel include vertical equipment mounting tracks. Manufacturing is simplified by making the height of the frame adjustable; the same frame elements can be used to assemble units for different ceiling heights, decreasing the number of required parts in inventory and expediting assembly.