US3175723A
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Wiring system junction box
Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-08-16
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1982-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Schmidt
- 👤 Jr Michael Guzan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:13
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A WIRING SYSTEM GENERALLY POLYGONAL JUNCTION BOX OR THE LIKE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DUCT OPENINGS ALONG EACH SIDE THEREOF, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A SHEET METAL BOTTOM, A CAST METAL INTERMEDIATE MEMBER TO PARTITION THE INTERIOR OF SAID BOX AND HAVING A POLYGONAL PERIPHERAL LOWER RIM ADJACENT SAID BOTTOM, AT LEAST ONE UPSTANDING POST PROJECTING UPWARDLY ALONG EACH SIDE OF SAID LOWER RIM LATERALLY SPACED FROM THE CORNERS OF SAID BOX, A CAST METAL TOP MEMBER HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING THEREIN AND A POLYGONAL PERIPHERAL UPPER ARM SUPERPOSED ABOVE SAID LOWER RIM, SAID UPPER RIM RESTING UPON SAID UPSTANDING POSTS, A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING CORNER MEMBERS PROJECTING FROM SAID UPPER RIM AT LEAST ADJACENT SAID CORNERS IN LATERALLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID UPSTANDING POSTS RESPECTIVELY, AND MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID MEMBERS AND BOTTOM TOGETHER AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BOX.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |