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US 10,965,071 · App. 16/514,017 · Granted Mar 30, 2021

Flexible electrical receptacle system and method for installation thereof

Inventors: Mark Johnson (Port Ludlow, WA); Annette Johnson (Port Ludlow, WA)
H01R25/006H01R43/00
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Patent No.
US 10,965,071
App. No.
16/514,017
Granted
Mar 30, 2021
Kind
B1
Abstract

A flexible electrical receptacle system and method for installation is provided. The system includes at least two support bars affixed parallel to one another between two wall support members. A central bar is positioned between the two support bars and configured to move along a length of the parallel support bars. An electrical receptacle affixed to the central bar and configured to move along a length of the central bar.

Claims (30)

1. A flexible electrical receptacle system, comprising:

at least two support bars each affixed horizontally between two wall support members, wherein the two support bars are parallel to one another;

a central bar positioned perpendicular between the two support bars and configured to move along a length of the horizontal support bars;

an electrical receptacle affixed to the central bar and configured to move along a length of the central bar.

2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical receptacle holds electrical wires that connect to a backside of an electrical outlet.

3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical receptacle is configured to move back and forth with respect to the central bar.

4. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising:

a fastener on each end of each support bar, wherein each fastener is connected to the one of the wall support members.

5. A system according to claim 4 , wherein the fasteners of the support bars are affixed to the wall support members via one or more of nails, staples, screws, and glue.

6. A system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the central bar and the support bars are adjustable in length.

7. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising:

a bracket comprising two sides that form a right angle, wherein one side is affixed to the central bar and the other side includes one or more fasteners to secure the electrical receptacle.

8. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the wall support members comprise at least one of wall studs, ceiling joists, and trusses.

9. A system according to claim 1 , wherein fasteners are positioned on each end of the central bar and the fasteners are configured to secure or allow movement of the central bar along the support bars.

10. A system according to claim 1 , wherein a shape of the electrical receptacle can include one of a rectangle, circle, square, triangle, diamond, and sphere.

11. A method for installation of a flexible electrical receptacle system, comprising:

affixing each of at least two support bars horizontally between two wall support members, wherein the two support bars are parallel to one another;

positioning a central bar perpendicular between the two support bars, wherein the central bar is configured to move along a length of the parallel horizontal support bars;

affixing to the central bar an electrical receptacle that is configured to move along a length of the central bar.

12. A method according to claim 11 , wherein the electrical receptacle holds electrical wires that connect to a backside of an electrical outlet.

13. A method according to claim 11 , wherein the electrical receptacle is configured to move back and forth with respect to the central bar.

14. A method according to claim 11 , further comprising:

connecting a fastener on each end of each support bar to one of the wall support members.

15. A method according to claim 14 , wherein the fasteners of the support bars are affixed to the wall support members via one or more of nails, staples, screws, and glue.

16. A method according to claim 11 , wherein each of the central bar and the support bars are adjustable in length.

17. A method according to claim 11 , further comprising:

affixing a bracket comprising two sides that form a right angle to the central bar via one side and securing the other side of the bracket to the electrical receptacle via one or more fasteners.

18. A method according to claim 11 , wherein the wall support members comprise at least one of wall studs, ceiling joists, and trusses.

19. A method according to claim 11 , wherein fasteners are positioned on each end of the central bar and the fasteners are configured to secure or allow movement of the central bar along the support bars.

20. A method according to claim 11 , wherein a shape of the electrical receptacle can include one of a rectangle, circle, square, triangle, diamond, and sphere.

Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 62701440 · Jul 20, 2018
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