US3142001A
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Ringless meter socket having combined positioner and rainshield
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-03-06
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1981-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Spencer
- 👤 Hallbauer Dankmar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:12
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/03; G; G01; G01R; G01R11/00; G01R11/02; G01R11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A COMBINATION RAINSHIELD AND METER POSITIONER FOR A RINGLESS METER SOCKET, COMPRISING A METALLIC PLATE OF A SIZE TO FIT WITHIN A METER SOCKET, SAID METALLIC PLATE BEING FORMED WITH TWO STRAIGHT SIDES, FIRST MOUNTING MEANS FORMED IN THE TOP PORTION AND SECOND MOUNTING MEANS FORMED IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID STRAIGHT SIDES FOR MOUNTING SAID PLATE WITHIN THE OPEN FRONT OF A METER SOCKET, AN ANNULAR GROOVE FORMED IN SAID METALLIC PLATE, SAID ANNULAR GROOVE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF A METER TO BE MOUNTED IN A METER SOCKET TO POSITION SUCH METER WITHIN SUCH SOCKET, AND A TROUGH-LIKE SPOUT IN THE LOWER PART OF SAID ANNULAR GROOVE, WHEREBY RAIN WATER ENTERING SAID ANNULAR GROOVE WILL BE DIRECTED AROUND SAID GROOVE, AND OUT FROM SAID SPOUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A COMBINATION RAINSHIELD AND METER POSITIONER FOR A RINGLESS METER SOCKET, COMPRISING A METALLIC PLATE OF A SIZE TO FIT WITHIN A METER SOCKET, SAID METALLIC PLATE BEING FORMED WITH TWO STRAIGHT SIDES, FIRST MOUNTING MEANS FORMED IN THE TOP PORTION AND SECOND MOUNTING MEANS FORMED IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID STRAIGHT SIDES FOR MOUNTING SAID PLATE WITHIN THE OPEN FRONT OF A METER SOCKET, AN ANNULAR GROOVE FORMED IN SAID METALLIC PLATE, SAID ANNULAR GROOVE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF A METER TO BE MOUNTED IN A METER SOCKET TO POSITION SUCH METER WITHIN SUCH SOCKET, AND A TROUGH-LIKE SPOUT IN THE LOWER PART OF SAID ANNULAR GROOVE, WHEREBY RAIN WATER ENTERING SAID ANNULAR GROOVE WILL BE DIRECTED AROUND SAID GROOVE, AND OUT FROM SAID SPOUT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |