# US 2015/0295374 A1 · Safety module electrical distribution system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2015/0295374 A1 - Document ID: US20150295374A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/570,887 - Filed: 2014-12-15 - Published: 2015-10-15 - Earliest claimed: 2002-05-23 - Assignees: ProtectConnect - Applicants: ProtectConnect - Inventors: Michael P. Gorman - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20150295374A1 ## CPC - H01R 31/065: {with built-in electric apparatus} - H01H 11/0006: {for converting electric switches (H01H13/564 takes precedence)} - H01R 4/44: Clamping areas on both sides of screw - H01R 13/055: {co-operating with sockets having a rectangular transverse section} - H01R 13/44: Means for preventing access to live contacts {(making use of a switch actuated by engagement of counterpart H01R13/7036)} - H01R 13/447: Shutter or cover plate - H01R 13/465: {Identification means, e.g. labels, tags, markings (H01R9/2475, H01R9/2683 take precedence)} - H01R 13/506: assembled by snap action of the parts - H01R 13/512: assembled by screw or screws - H01R 13/652: with earth pin, blade or socket - H01R 13/6658: {on printed circuit board (H01R13/6666 - H01R13/6691 take precedence)} - H01R 13/70: with built-in switch - H01R 13/701: {the switch being actuated by an accessory, e.g. cover, locking member} - H01R 24/78: with additional earth or shield contacts - H01R 25/006: {the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle} - H01R 29/00: Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series-parallel selection, {programmable connectors} - H01R 31/06: Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter (with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/94) - H05B 39/08: by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes {also in controlled semiconductor devices (in converters H02M5/00; with regulation G05F1/44)} - H01H 9/08: Arrangements to facilitate replacement of a switch, e.g. cartridge housing - H01H 15/00: Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for actuation in opposite directions, e.g. slide switch - H01H 15/10: Operating parts - H01R 4/30: utilising a screw or nut clamping member (H01R4/50 takes precedence; utilising a clamping member acted on by screw or nut H01R4/38; {for coaxial cables H01R9/0521}) - H01R 4/66: Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin - H01R 9/24: Terminal blocks - H01R 9/2433: {with built-in switch} - H01R 13/115: U-shaped sockets having inwardly bent legs, e.g. spade type - H01R 13/424: Securing in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part - H01R 13/514: composed as a modular blocks or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them - H01R 13/5213: {Covers} - H01R 13/6395: {for wall or panel outlets} - H01R 24/22: with additional earth or shield contacts - H01R 2103/00: Two poles - H02G 3/086: {Assembled boxes} - Y10T 29/49174: Assembling terminal to elongated conductor - Y10T 29/49176: with molding of electrically insulating material - Y10T 29/49181: by deforming - Y10T 29/49185: of terminal - Y10T 29/49208: by assembling plural parts - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H01H: ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES (contact cables H01B7/10; electrolytic self-interrupters H01G9/18; emergency protective circuit arrangements H02H; switching by electronic means without contact-making H03K17/00) - H05B: ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A wiring module that can be installed in an electrical junction box and can receive a removable electrical outlet module, a removable electrical switch module, or other types of electrical functional modules. The wiring module and the removable electrical outlet and switch modules may include connectors having a mechanical portion and an electrical portion. The electrical connector portions may be configured so as not to be exposed to user contact when the mechanical connector portions are at least partially engaged. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wiring module adapted to fit within an electrical box, the wiring module adapted to connect to with a functional module, the wiring module comprising: at least four terminals in a terminal set configured to terminate at least four wires; a non-conductive wiring piece and a non-conductive functional piece that are configured to enclose at least a portion of the terminal set; and connecting said non-conductive functional piece to said non-conductive wiring piece, leaving a plurality of the terminals exposed via a plurality of openings in said functional piece, and with the at least four wires extending from said wiring module, wherein said wiring module comprises said non-conductive functional piece and said non-conductive wiring piece and is configured to fit within said electrical box. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wiring module of claim 1, further comprising at least one functional module connected thereto. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The wiring module of claim 2, wherein the functional module comprises a three way switch. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The wiring module of claim 2, wherein the functional module comprises a four way switch. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The wiring module of claim 2, wherein the functional module comprises a dimmer. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The wiring module of claim 1, further comprising a protective cover over the wiring module, said cover preventing installation of a functional module. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The wiring module of claim 1, further comprising an electrical box affixed to at least one of the fixed wires. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The wiring module of claim 1, further comprising a label, said label being for marking wiring or location information. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The wiring module of claim 1, wherein one or more of said at least four wires has an end adapted to attach a wire connector.