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Universal bracket for metal or wood studs

CA 1301297 C · Owner: Thomas & Betts Holdings, Inc. · Inventors: Deming, Dale R.

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A bracket for mounting an outlet box to a stud comprising a first flat portion including at least one opening for receiving a fastener or fastening means a second, flat portion located in a plane at an angle to the plane in which the first flat portion is located, and a third flat portion forming an angle with the second flat portion and at least a portion of which is capable of being severed from the bracket. Preferably the, second flat portion is located in a plane at a right angle to the plane in which the first flat portion is located, and the third flat portion forms an obtuse angle with the second flat portion. The bracket can be used with metal or wood studs and can be secured to …

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  • Granted May 19, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 19, 2009.
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FiledJune 13, 1988
GrantedMay 19, 1992
Term endedMay 19, 2009
Patent numberCA 1301297 C
Classification (IPC)H02G3/00

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJune 13, 1988Patent grantedMay 19, 1992Term endedMay 19, 2009

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