Pull string vacuum assembly
AssigneeTravis Paul Schnelle
InventorTravis Paul Schnelle
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Abstract
A pull string management system. The Pull String Vacuum Assembly that includes a cover plate which encompasses a junction box and a port which coincides with a standard shop vac hose is provided. The cover plate is constructed in such a way as to fit over a junction box and utilizes a seal to create a vacuum over the entirety of a junction box for the purpose of moving pull string or wire through new or existing conduit. The port is constructed in such a way as to coincide with a standard shop vacuum hose and requires no additional attachments or modifications.
Claims12
A Pull String Vacuum Assembly, for attachment to an electrical junction box during installation of electrical wiring through conduit, the assembly comprising:
- a substantially planar cover plate having a front surface, a rear surface, and a central opening extending through the cover plate;
- a flange extending outwardly from the front surface of the cover plate and surrounding the central opening;
- a tubular gasket positioned on the rear surface of the cover plate and surrounding the central opening, the tubular gasket being configured to form a seal against the electrical junction box;
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- an adhesive securing the tubular gasket to the rear surface of the cover plate.
An oversized pull string vacuum cover assembly for use with oversized electrical junction boxes, the assembly comprising:
- an oversized cover plate having a central opening;
- a flange extending around the central opening;
- a tubular gasket positioned on a rear surface of the oversized cover plate;
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- an adhesive securing the tubular gasket to the oversized cover plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.