US3112839A
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Cover latch for meter socket
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-02-01
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1982-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hallbauer Dankmar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R11/00; G01R11/02; G01R11/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0945; Y10T292/0951; Y10T292/0954; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1083; Y10T292/1086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A METER SOCKET COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A METALLIC BOX-LIKE ENCLOSURE HAVING AN OVERHANGING UPPER FLANGE AND A BOTTOM WALL THEREOF, A REMOVABLE COVER FOR SAID ENCLOSURE, SAID REMOVABLE COVER FITTING BENEATH SAID OVERHANGING FLANGE AND HAVING A COVER FLANGE FITTING BELOW THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE METER SOCKET, A U-SHAPED LEVER PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID REMOVABLE COVER, SAID U-SHAPED LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH A LATCH PORTION AT ONE END THEREOF, ALIGNED SLOT MEANS PROVIDED IN SAID BOTTOM WALL OF SAID METER SOCKET AND SAID COVER FLANGE, POSITIONED TO RECEIVE SAID LATCH PORTION, SAID U-SHAPED LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING PORTION AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID OPERATING PORTION FITTING THROUGH ANOTHER SLOT IN SAID COVER FLANGE AND HAVING AN OPERATOR MEMBER BELOW SAID COVER FLANGE, WHEREBY SAID LEVER MEMBER MAY BE PIVOTED ABOUT SAID PIVOTAL MOUNTING TO MOVE SAID LEVER PORTION INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ALIGNED SLOTS IN SAID BOTTOM WALL AND SAID COVER LATCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A METER SOCKET COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A METALLIC BOX-LIKE ENCLOSURE HAVING AN OVERHANGING UPPER FLANGE AND A BOTTOM WALL THEREOF, A REMOVABLE COVER FOR SAID ENCLOSURE, SAID REMOVABLE COVER FITTING BENEATH SAID OVERHANGING FLANGE AND HAVING A COVER FLANGE FITTING BELOW THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE METER SOCKET, A U-SHAPED LEVER PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID REMOVABLE COVER, SAID U-SHAPED LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH A LATCH PORTION AT ONE END THEREOF, ALIGNED SLOT MEANS PROVIDED IN SAID BOTTOM WALL OF SAID METER SOCKET AND SAID COVER FLANGE, POSITIONED TO RECEIVE SAID LATCH PORTION, SAID U-SHAPED LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING PORTION AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID OPERATING PORTION FITTING THROUGH ANOTHER SLOT IN SAID COVER FLANGE AND HAVING AN OPERATOR MEMBER BELOW SAID COVER FLANGE, WHEREBY SAID LEVER MEMBER MAY BE PIVOTED ABOUT SAID PIVOTAL MOUNTING TO MOVE SAID LEVER PORTION INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ALIGNED SLOTS IN SAID BOTTOM WALL AND SAID COVER LATCH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |