US3188596A
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Wiring device with simplified grounding and mounting means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Prescott K Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; H01R13/648
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A WIRING DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ELECTRIC CORD TO A PANEL, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN INSLUATING BODY, SAID CORD INCLUDING AT LEAST THREE CONDUCTORS AT LEAST ONE OF WHICH TERMINATES WITHIN SAID INSULATING BODY, A GROUNDING CONTACT DISPOSED IN SAID BODY AND CONNECTED THEREIN TO AN END OF SAID ONE CONDUCTOR, SAID INSULATING BODY HAVING AN APERTURE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH BETWEEN TWO OF SAID CONDUCTORS, SAID GROUNDING CONTACT BEING INTEGRALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE WALLS OF SAID APERTURE, AT LEAST ONE END OF SAID GROUNDING CONTACT BEING ESSENTIALLY FLUSH WITH ONE FACE OF SAID INSULATING BODY, AND MEANS INCLUDING SAID APERTURE AND SAID GROUNDING CONTACT FOR FASTENING SAID DEVICE TO A PANEL THEREBY TO SECURE SAID DEVICE TO THE PANEL AND DIRECTLY ENGAGE SAID GROUNDING CONTACT THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A WIRING DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ELECTRIC CORD TO A PANEL, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN INSLUATING BODY, SAID CORD INCLUDING AT LEAST THREE CONDUCTORS AT LEAST ONE OF WHICH TERMINATES WITHIN SAID INSULATING BODY, A GROUNDING CONTACT DISPOSED IN SAID BODY AND CONNECTED THEREIN TO AN END OF SAID ONE CONDUCTOR, SAID INSULATING BODY HAVING AN APERTURE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH BETWEEN TWO OF SAID CONDUCTORS, SAID GROUNDING CONTACT BEING INTEGRALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE WALLS OF SAID APERTURE, AT LEAST ONE END OF SAID GROUNDING CONTACT BEING ESSENTIALLY FLUSH WITH ONE FACE OF SAID INSULATING BODY, AND MEANS INCLUDING SAID APERTURE AND SAID GROUNDING CONTACT FOR FASTENING SAID DEVICE TO A PANEL THEREBY TO SECURE SAID DEVICE TO THE PANEL AND DIRECTLY ENGAGE SAID GROUNDING CONTACT THERETO.
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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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |