US3187294A
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Quick mounting strap for electric receptacle
Assignee: Pass and Seymour Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-29
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1983-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Murray Hallam Gillis
- 👤 Paul H Winter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:29
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
AN ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING WITH ACCESS ONLY FROM THE FRONT THEREOF IN AND THROUGH AN OPENING IN A FIXTURE WALL, SAID RECEPTACLE COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INSULATING HOUSING, A FLAT ANNULAR PLATE ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM NEAR THE FRONT FACE OF THE HOUSING AND SIZED TO OVERLAP THE FIXTURE WALL SURROUNDING SAID OPENING, SCREWS DIPOSED ABOUT 180* APART EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PLATE AND ALONGSIDE THE RECEPTACLE AND SPACED TO ENTER THROUGH THE FIXTURE OPENING, A MOUNTING STRAP THREADEDLY ENGAGED BY SAID SCREWS, EXTENDING MORE THAN HALF-WAY ABOUT THE RECEPTACLE AND NORMALLY SIZE TO LOOSELY PASS THROUGH SAID FIXTURE OPENING, AND COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID MOUNTING STRAP AND RECEPTACLE TO LATERALLY SPREAD SAID STRAP AS THE SCREWS ARE ROTATED FROM THE FRONT TO DRAW THE STRAP TOWARD THE FIXTURE WALL WHEREBY PORTIONS OF ITS UPPER FACE ENGAGE BENEATH THE UNDER SURFACE OF SAID FIXTURE WALL TO CLAMP THE HOUSING AND PLATE THERETO.
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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |