US3376993A
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Cover device for ear of electrical box
Assignee: JOHN B JAVNER
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Filing: 1966-05-18
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Granted: 1968-04-09
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Expires: 1986-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Javner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:00
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A COVER DEVICE TO PROTECT THE EAR OF AN ELECTRICAL BOX AND TO PROVIDE A PASSAGE FOR A SCREW DISPOSED THROUGH SAID EAR, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM AND A FRONT WALL, AN ELONGATED OPEN BOTTOM CHAMBER WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A SECOND OPEN BOTTOM CHAMBER WITHIN SAID HOUSING FORWARD OF SAID FIRST MENTIONED CHAMBER, A COMMON WALL SEPARATING SAID CHAMBERS, SAID COMMON WALL AND SAID FRONT WALL BEING FORMED TO BE FRANGIBLE, SAID SECOND MENTIONED CHAMBER BEING ARRANGED AND FORMED OF A SIZE TO SNUGLY RECEIVE SAID EAR FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH TO ANCHOR SAID HOUSING THERETO, AND SAID FIRST MENTIONED CHAMBER OVERLYING SAID BOX REARWARDLY OF SAID EAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A COVER DEVICE TO PROTECT THE EAR OF AN ELECTRICAL BOX AND TO PROVIDE A PASSAGE FOR A SCREW DISPOSED THROUGH SAID EAR, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM AND A FRONT WALL, AN ELONGATED OPEN BOTTOM CHAMBER WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A SECOND OPEN BOTTOM CHAMBER WITHIN SAID HOUSING FORWARD OF SAID FIRST MENTIONED CHAMBER, A COMMON WALL SEPARATING SAID CHAMBERS, SAID COMMON WALL AND SAID FRONT WALL BEING FORMED TO BE FRANGIBLE, SAID SECOND MENTIONED CHAMBER BEING ARRANGED AND FORMED OF A SIZE TO SNUGLY RECEIVE SAID EAR FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH TO ANCHOR SAID HOUSING THERETO, AND SAID FIRST MENTIONED CHAMBER OVERLYING SAID BOX REARWARDLY OF SAID EAR.
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) | 1971-04-09 | 1971-10-09 | 1972-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-09 | 1975-10-09 | 1976-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-09 | 1979-10-09 | 1980-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |