US 12,211,401 B2
Identification system for recessed floor fitting
Joseph N. Cretella, Ansonia, CT (US); and Scott B. Wurms, Shelton, CT (US)
Assigned to Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton, CT (US)
Filed by Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton, CT (US)
Filed on Mar. 7, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/598,667.
Application 18/598,667 is a continuation of application No. PCT/US2022/045302, filed on Sep. 30, 2022.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/251,350, filed on Oct. 1, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0212529 A1, Jun. 27, 2024
Int. Cl. G09F 3/20 (2006.01); H02G 3/18 (2006.01)
CPC G09F 3/205 (2013.01) [H02G 3/185 (2013.01)] 30 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A subplate for use in a recessed floor fitting, the subplate including:
a main plate having a planar body extending along an axis between a first end and a second end, wherein the main plate includes a notch at the first end, the notch configured to receive a fastener for securing the main plate in the recessed floor fitting;
a first knock-out positioned in the main plate on a first side of the axis, the first knock out including a first removable center portion configured to expose a first port, wherein the first port is configured to support a first wiring device in the recessed floor fitting;
a second knock-out positioned in the main plate on a second side of the axis, the second knock out including a second removable center portion configured to expose a second port, wherein the second port is configured to support a second wiring device in the recessed floor fitting;
an identification system for identifying the at least one electrical device supported in the first port and/or in the second port, the identification system includes:
a label holder coupled to the main plate along the axis between the first knock out and the second knock out; and
a label removably received within the label holder.