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Surface wiring system
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-03-05
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1982-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C Schumacher
- 👤 Hoorn Fred G Von
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:15
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A BASEBOARD RACEWAY SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CHANNEL MEMBER OF J-SHAPED CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION INTEGRALLY FORMED BY A LONG UPRIGHT LEG ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A VERTICAL SURFACE AND A SHORT UPRIGHT LEG SPACED FROM SAID LONG LEG BY A CONJOINING BOTTOM PIECE, SNAP-FIT COVER SECTIONS HAVING AN ANNULAR CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION, SAID COVER SECTIONS ENGAGING THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID LONG AND SHORT LEGS OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER TO PROVIDE IN COMBINATION WITH SAID CHANNEL MEMBER A CONCEALED WIRING RACEWAY, AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICAL ELEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, SAID ELEMENT CARRYING A FOLDED-OVER TAB FOR ENGAGING THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID LONG LEG WITH THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID ELEMENT RESTING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID SHORT LEG, AND SHOULDERS FORMED ON SAID ELECTRICAL ELEMENT IN UNDERLYING ENGAGEMENT WITH ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID COVER SECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A BASEBOARD RACEWAY SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CHANNEL MEMBER OF J-SHAPED CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION INTEGRALLY FORMED BY A LONG UPRIGHT LEG ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A VERTICAL SURFACE AND A SHORT UPRIGHT LEG SPACED FROM SAID LONG LEG BY A CONJOINING BOTTOM PIECE, SNAP-FIT COVER SECTIONS HAVING AN ANNULAR CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION, SAID COVER SECTIONS ENGAGING THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID LONG AND SHORT LEGS OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER TO PROVIDE IN COMBINATION WITH SAID CHANNEL MEMBER A CONCEALED WIRING RACEWAY, AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICAL ELEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, SAID ELEMENT CARRYING A FOLDED-OVER TAB FOR ENGAGING THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID LONG LEG WITH THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID ELEMENT RESTING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID SHORT LEG, AND SHOULDERS FORMED ON SAID ELECTRICAL ELEMENT IN UNDERLYING ENGAGEMENT WITH ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID COVER SECTIONS.
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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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |