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Electrical cable connection box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-04
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William O Wesseler
- 👤 Jens K Siewertsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:30
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
AN ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTION BOX COMPRISING AN OPEN-TOP CHAMBER-FORMING BODY PROVIDED WITH A FLAT BOTTOM WALL, A CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL, AND AT LEAST THREE SLEEVE EXTENSIONS PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID SIDE WALL AT SELECTED RADIALLY-SPACED POSITIONS, SAID BODY PORTION ALONG WITH SAID SLEEVES BEING INTEGRALLY MOLDED OF A SEMI-RIGID RUBBER-LIKE MATERIAL, A REMOVABLE RELATIVELYHARD TOP COVER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL DOWNWARDLY-EXTENDING FLANGE CLOSELY AND CONTIGUOUSLY ENGAGING THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID SIDE WALL AND AN ANNULAR FLANGE OVERLYING THE TOP EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL, A REMOVABLE FLEXIBLE BAND ENCIRCLING AND SEALABLY COMPRESSING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SIDE WALL AGAINST SAID INTERIORLY-FITTED CYLINDRICAL FLANGE OF SAID TOP COVER, SAID SLEEVE EXTENSIONS EACH COMMUNICATING WITH SAID BODY CHAMBER WHEREBY THE ELECTRICAL CABLES TO BE CONNECTED CAN BE INSERTED THROUGH SELECTED SLEEVES INTO THE CHAMBER, AND A SEPARATE FLEXIBLE BAND ENCIRCLING EACH OF SAID SLEEVE EXTENSIONS, SAID SEPARATE FLEXIBLE BANDS EACH INCLUDING MEANS FOR SEALABLY COMPRESSING THE SLEEVE EXTENSIONS FOR RENDERING SAID BODY CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY WATER-TIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
AN ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTION BOX COMPRISING AN OPEN-TOP CHAMBER-FORMING BODY PROVIDED WITH A FLAT BOTTOM WALL, A CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL, AND AT LEAST THREE SLEEVE EXTENSIONS PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID SIDE WALL AT SELECTED RADIALLY-SPACED POSITIONS, SAID BODY PORTION ALONG WITH SAID SLEEVES BEING INTEGRALLY MOLDED OF A SEMI-RIGID RUBBER-LIKE MATERIAL, A REMOVABLE RELATIVELYHARD TOP COVER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL DOWNWARDLY-EXTENDING FLANGE CLOSELY AND CONTIGUOUSLY ENGAGING THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID SIDE WALL AND AN ANNULAR FLANGE OVERLYING THE TOP EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL, A REMOVABLE FLEXIBLE BAND ENCIRCLING AND SEALABLY COMPRESSING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SIDE WALL AGAINST SAID INTERIORLY-FITTED CYLINDRICAL FLANGE OF SAID TOP COVER, SAID SLEEVE EXTENSIONS EACH COMMUNICATING WITH SAID BODY CHAMBER WHEREBY THE ELECTRICAL CABLES TO BE CONNECTED CAN BE INSERTED THROUGH SELECTED SLEEVES INTO THE CHAMBER, AND A SEPARATE FLEXIBLE BAND ENCIRCLING EACH OF SAID SLEEVE EXTENSIONS, SAID SEPARATE FLEXIBLE BANDS EACH INCLUDING MEANS FOR SEALABLY COMPRESSING THE SLEEVE EXTENSIONS FOR RENDERING SAID BODY CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY WATER-TIGHT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |