US3355945A
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Tamper-proof meter enclosure
Assignee: ROBERT B BISHOP Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-23
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1985-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee D Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A MOLDED-PLASTIC CAVITIED UNIT CONTOURED AND DIMENSIONED TO PERMIT A PAIR THEREOF TO BE BONDED TOGETHER IN FACE TO FACE EMBRACING RELATION IN SITU ON A METER CONNECTED IN LINE WITH A FLUID CONDUIT AND INCLUDING THE INLET AND OUTLET CONDUIT CONNECTIONS THEREWITH TO ENCLOSE THE SAME SO AS TO PRECLUDE UNDETECTABLE TAMPERING THEREWITH, WHEREIN THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IS OF A CHARACTER KNOWN TO HAVE A NATURAL TENDENCY TO REGISTER THEREIN PERMANENTLY AND VISUALLY ANY STRAINS APPLIED TO ALTER ITS EMBRACIVE POSITION ON THE METER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A MOLDED-PLASTIC CAVITIED UNIT CONTOURED AND DIMENSIONED TO PERMIT A PAIR THEREOF TO BE BONDED TOGETHER IN FACE TO FACE EMBRACING RELATION IN SITU ON A METER CONNECTED IN LINE WITH A FLUID CONDUIT AND INCLUDING THE INLET AND OUTLET CONDUIT CONNECTIONS THEREWITH TO ENCLOSE THE SAME SO AS TO PRECLUDE UNDETECTABLE TAMPERING THEREWITH, WHEREIN THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IS OF A CHARACTER KNOWN TO HAVE A NATURAL TENDENCY TO REGISTER THEREIN PERMANENTLY AND VISUALLY ANY STRAINS APPLIED TO ALTER ITS EMBRACIVE POSITION ON THE METER.
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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |