US3154669A
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Electric heater and support assembly
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-10-19
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1979-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J Binder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:49
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C7/00; F24C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
FOR USE WITH A WALL HAVING AN APERTURE, A SHEATHED ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENT HAVING AN END CONSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THROUGH THE APERTURE, AND SUPPORT MEANS FOR MECHANICALLY SUPPORTING SAID END AND FOR ELECTRICALLY GROUNDING SAID SHEATH TO THE WALL, SAID SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING A RESILIENT ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE STRAP MEMBER HAVING ONE PORTION RIGIDLY FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE SHEATH AND ANOTHER PORTION CONSTRUCTED TO BE RIGIDLY FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE WALL, SAID SUPPORT MEANS HAVING AN AREA GREATER THAN THAT OF THE APERTURE AND PROVIDING EDGES CONSTRUCTED TO OVERLAP THE EDGES OF THE APERTURE AND SAID STRAP MEMBER BEING BIASED TO URGE SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO CLOSE THE APERTURE WHEN THE HEATER ELEMENT IS IN NORMAL POSITION.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |