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US 2011/0226504 A1Published application
Wire Protective Insert Sleeve for Electrical Switches, Receptacles and Junction Boxes
OwnerAndrew Knappinventor
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Abstract
A wire protecting device for boxes containing electrical wires, the device having an insert sleeve having a substantially solid exterior and a penetrable interior and a structure for attaching the insert sleeve proximate a fastener hole capable of receiving a fastener which extends in a longitudinal direction into the box when in an at least partially fastened position.
Claims26
A wire protecting device for use with electrical boxes, the device comprising:
- an insert sleeve having an exterior and a penetrable interior;
- and,
- an attachment element for attaching the insert sleeve proximate a fastener hole capable of receiving a fastener wherein the attachment element aligns the penetrable interior with the fastener hole in such a manner that the fastener extends in a longitudinal direction into the box when the fastener is in an at least partially fastened position.
A method for protecting electrical wires located within a box containing electrical wires the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an insert sleeve having an exterior and a penetrable interior proximate at least one entry point for a fastener extending into the electrical box;
- and,
- attaching the fastener at the entry point, such that a portion of the fastener extends into the insert sleeve.
A kit for housing electrical wires and components, the kit comprising:
- a box having at least one through hole through which a fastener attaches;
- at least one fastener for fastening at least one additional component to the box;
- and,
- a wire protecting structure having an exterior, a penetrable interior, and an attachment element for attaching to the box proximate each of the at least one through holes.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.