US 12,281,749 B2
Adaptor for an electrical box
David D. Miller, Grafton, OH (US)
Filed by David D. Miller, Grafton, OH (US)
Filed on Nov. 1, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/978,497.
Prior Publication US 2024/0142047 A1, May 2, 2024
Int. Cl. H02G 3/08 (2006.01); F16M 13/02 (2006.01)
CPC F16M 13/02 (2013.01) [H02G 3/081 (2013.01); H02G 3/086 (2013.01)] 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An adaptor configured to be coupled to a square electrical box, the adaptor comprising:
a base having a first base surface, a second base surface, an outer perimeter, and an opening;
a collar defining the opening on the base, wherein the collar has a first collar surface facing the opening and a second collar surface facing the first base surface of the base, wherein the collar comprises four substantially triangular tabs, wherein at least one of the substantially triangular tabs comprises at least one opening formed therein for receiving a fastening element configured to couple the adaptor to an electrical device or fixture mounting hardware;
wherein the first collar surface of the collar defines an octagonal dimension;
wherein the second collar surface of the collar defines a substantially square dimension; and
wherein the adaptor is a single unitary member.