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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2009
Steven Daniel Zacharevitz, Melville, NY (US);
John Michael Eder, Melville, NY (US);
Steven Daniel Zacharevitz, Melville, NY (US);
John Michael Eder, Melville, NY (US);
Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc., Melville, NY (US);
Abstract
A combination grounding/mounting connector and method for mounting an electrical receptacle adapted to receive an electrical current carrying cable connector to a panel. The combination grounding/mounting connector device includes a first portion passing through an aperture formed in the receptacle and the panel for engaging a device for securing the electrical receptacle to the panel, the first portion accommodating connection to an electrical ground; and, a second portion providing an electrical ground connector when the first portion is connected to an electrical ground.