US3301987A
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Shorting device for secondary terminals of current transformers
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-08-31
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Reuel L Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01H; H01H33/00; H01H33/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A ONE-PIECE SHORTING DEVICE FOR THE SECONDARY TERMINALS OF A CURRENT TRANSFORMER HAVING A MEMBER SPACED BETWEEN THE SECONDARY TERMINALS, SAID SHORTING DEVICE MADE FROM RESILIENT CONDUCTING MATERIAL COMPRISING, A CENTRAL PORTION FORMED OF A PAIR OF SIDE MEMBERS, A SLOTTED OPENING IN SAID CENTRAL PORTION BETWEEN SAID SIDE MEMBERS, SAID SIDE MEMBERS ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE SPACED MEMBER BETWEEN THE SECONDARY TERMINALS, ARMS FORMED ON SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM ON EACH SIDE THEREOF AND HAVING BENT PORTION AT THE EXTREMITIES THEREOF FOR ENGAGING THE SECONDARY TERMINALS WHEN SAID CENTRAL PORTION IS IN ONE POSITION ON THE SPACED MEMBER, SAID CENTRAL PORTION BEING SLIDABLE ON THE SPACED MEMBER TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID ARMS WILL BE DISENGAGED FROM THE SECONDARY TERMINALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A ONE-PIECE SHORTING DEVICE FOR THE SECONDARY TERMINALS OF A CURRENT TRANSFORMER HAVING A MEMBER SPACED BETWEEN THE SECONDARY TERMINALS, SAID SHORTING DEVICE MADE FROM RESILIENT CONDUCTING MATERIAL COMPRISING, A CENTRAL PORTION FORMED OF A PAIR OF SIDE MEMBERS, A SLOTTED OPENING IN SAID CENTRAL PORTION BETWEEN SAID SIDE MEMBERS, SAID SIDE MEMBERS ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE SPACED MEMBER BETWEEN THE SECONDARY TERMINALS, ARMS FORMED ON SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM ON EACH SIDE THEREOF AND HAVING BENT PORTION AT THE EXTREMITIES THEREOF FOR ENGAGING THE SECONDARY TERMINALS WHEN SAID CENTRAL PORTION IS IN ONE POSITION ON THE SPACED MEMBER, SAID CENTRAL PORTION BEING SLIDABLE ON THE SPACED MEMBER TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID ARMS WILL BE DISENGAGED FROM THE SECONDARY TERMINALS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2721243A
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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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |