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US3171909A
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By-pass meter socket
Assignee: Basic Products Corp
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Filing: 1962-07-18
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1982-07-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth H Foskett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R11/00; G01R11/02; G01R11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A SOCKET COMPRISING A BOX HAVING AN OPEN FRONT AND A PAIR OF JAWS TO RECEIVE A PLUG-IN METER OR THE LIKE HAVING A LATERALLY-PROJECTING PORTION, A COVER HAVING AN OPENING FOR THE METER AND FITTING OVER SAID PORTION SO THAT THE METER CANNOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE COVER IS REMOVED, A BY-PASS FOR INTERCONNECTING SAID JAWS, AN ACTUATOR FOR OPENING THE BY-PASS, AND MEANS SUPPORTING THE ACTUATOR SO THAT IT PROJECTS THROUGH SAID OPEN FRONT WHEN THE COVER IS REMOVED, THE ACTUATOR BEING SO PLACED THAT IT IS POSITIVELY OPERATED BY THE COVER TO OPEN THE BY-PASS WHEN THE COVER IS CLOSED.
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) | 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 |