Combination protective covering insert and locator for an electrical outlet box utilized in a wall covering application

摘要

A combination protective covering and locating insert for use with an electrical utility box during an application of a wall covering material over a structural framing to which the insert is secured. The utility box includes a peripherally extending edge, typically in either a rectangular or square/oval shape and associated and inwardly facing surface defining a recessed interior. The insert is constructed as a three dimensional housing with a forward facing and peripherally extending planar face and a rearwardly spaced and recessed base surface, connected together by at least one side wall. The side walls in combination define a mating configuration with the peripherally extending edge of the utility box. A spike is secured to a midpoint location of the recessed base surface and extends forwardly a predetermined spaced distance beyond the peripherally extending planar face. The spike pierces through a specified location of the wall covering material during application over the matingly engaged insert and identifies a midpoint location of the utility box for subsequent removal of the wallboard overlying the utility box.