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Wiring device mounted on the box cover and outlet box
Assignee: Ideal Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-04
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oehlerking Dean
- 👤 Donald L Pickens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/10; H02G3/105; H02G3/28; H02G3/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX INCLUDING A COVER HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDING WALLS AND A REAR PLATE ATTACHED THERETO, SAID COVER HAVING AT LEAST ONE GROUP OF OPENINGS FOR INSERTION OF AN ELECTRICAL PLUG, MEANS MOUNTED ON THE COVER FOR ATTACHING THE WIRES OF AN ELECTRICAL CABLE TO THE BOX, AN OPENING IN THE BOX TO RECEIVE THE CABLE, AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING AN ELECTRICAL PLUG AND FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING IT TO THE CABLE WIRES INCLUDING A PAIR OF PLATES WITH THE LAYER OF INSULATION THEREBETWEEN, SAID PLATES BEING ATTACHED TO THE COVER WITH EACH PLATE HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDING INTEGRAL CONTACTS, THE REAR PLATE OF SAID PAIR OF PLATES HAVING OPENINGS THROUGH WHICH THE FRONT PLATE CONTACTS PASS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX INCLUDING A COVER HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDING WALLS AND A REAR PLATE ATTACHED THERETO, SAID COVER HAVING AT LEAST ONE GROUP OF OPENINGS FOR INSERTION OF AN ELECTRICAL PLUG, MEANS MOUNTED ON THE COVER FOR ATTACHING THE WIRES OF AN ELECTRICAL CABLE TO THE BOX, AN OPENING IN THE BOX TO RECEIVE THE CABLE, AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING AN ELECTRICAL PLUG AND FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING IT TO THE CABLE WIRES INCLUDING A PAIR OF PLATES WITH THE LAYER OF INSULATION THEREBETWEEN, SAID PLATES BEING ATTACHED TO THE COVER WITH EACH PLATE HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDING INTEGRAL CONTACTS, THE REAR PLATE OF SAID PAIR OF PLATES HAVING OPENINGS THROUGH WHICH THE FRONT PLATE CONTACTS PASS.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |