US Patent No: 6,939,179

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Modular plug-in electrical wiring system

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Abstract

A modular plug-in electrical wiring system that includes a pair of intermatable modular units that avoids the presence of a tangled mass of bare wires and wire nuts associated with conventional receptacle systems. A first unit is secured within a wall recess, such as between a pair of building studs, while the second unit slidable engages the first unit and may be removable secured thereto. The system is versatile as it can be used for mounting electrical appliances to a wall/ceiling.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kieffer, Jr Don J 2689 Samples Rd., Cumming, GA 30041 1 22
Williams, Walter 2425 Cambridge Hills Rd., Cumming, GA 30041 2 31

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
ANGELO FAN BRACE LICENSING, LLC (1)
6,146,191 Ceiling fan with easy installation features 39 1999
 
HUNTER FAN COMPANY (1)
6,648,488 Quick mount lighting assembly for ceiling fans 13 2002
 
Other [Check patent profile for assignment information] (3)
4,958,048 Modular electrical system 30 1989
6,156,971 Modular electrical system 32 1998
6,514,652 Smart modular receptacle and system 11 2002

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Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. (7)
7,357,652 Modular wiring system with locking elements 19 2006
7,666,010 Modular wiring system with locking elements 8 2008
D616831 Modular connector 4 2008
D618627 Quick connect receptacle 3 2009
7,955,096 Modular wiring system with locking elements 2 2010
8,096,818 Modular wiring system with locking elements 0 2010
8,371,863 Modular wiring system 0 2011
 
Haworth, Inc. (6)
7,841,878 Modular electrical distribution system for a building 3 2008
7,826,202 Modular electrical distribution system for a building 0 2008
7,697,268 Modular electrical distribution system for a building 8 2008
7,648,379 Modular electrical distribution system for a building 1 2008
8,172,588 Modular electrical distribution system for a building 0 2010
8,172,589 Modular electrical distribution system for a building 0 2010
 
PASS & SEYMOUR, INC. (5)
7,722,389 Shock-proof electrical wiring system 5 2008
7,780,470 Plug tail lighting switch and control system 9 2008
7,736,175 Compact electrical wiring system 2 2009
8,267,719 Plug tail lighting switch and control system 0 2010
8,243,402 Plug tail systems 0 2011
 
ASPHALT RECYCLING SYSTEM (1)
7,874,763 Burner for paving apparatus 0 2008
 
HUBBELL INCORPORATED (1)
8,344,250 Low profile electrical device assembly 0 2011
 
QUIKBOX, INC. (1)
7,851,704 Modular wiring system 6 2007
 
Other [Check patent profile for assignment information] (1)
7,569,771 Electrical receptacle and box apparatus 2 2007

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