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US3187296A
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Plug-in terminal and terminal block for meter socket
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-08-31
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1981-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brackett Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; G; G01; G01R; G01R11/00; G01R11/02; G01R11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A PLUG-IN TERMINAL FOR USE WITH A METER SOCKET, SAID TERMINAL COMPRISING A TERMINAL JAW FOR RECEIVING THE TERMINALS OF A METER, A WIRE CONNECTING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID TERMINAL JAW, A U-SHAPED SPRING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID TERMINAL JAW, SAID SPRING MEANS HAVING SIDE-TURNED ENDS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTING TO A TERMINAL BLOCK OF A METER SOCKET WHEN SAID TERMINAL IS INSERTED INTO THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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 |