US3562468A
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Switch mounting means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1968-10-30
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1988-10-30
Abstract
Abstract Means for mounting a wiring device in a supporting bracket is provided. More specifically, a mounting strap is formed with end portions which can be easily bent with a screwdriver or similar tool to engage receiving openings formed in a mounting bracket to securely mount the wiring device to the bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P Stefani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:02
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
Wiring device mounting means which comprises: a bracket having a front and back surface and plurality of openings therein adapted to receive wiring devices; each of said devices having a body portion extending through one of said openings and having a mounting strap abutting the front surface of said bracket; the ends of said straps disposed adjacent the longitudinal edges of said bracket; the longitudinal edges of said bracket being bent forward and having openings formed in the bent forward portion aligned with the ends of said straps; and said straps having corners turned out from side slots at said corners extending into and engage the openings of said bent forward portion of said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
Wiring device mounting means which comprises: a bracket having a front and back surface and plurality of openings therein adapted to receive wiring devices; each of said devices having a body portion extending through one of said openings and having a mounting strap abutting the front surface of said bracket; the ends of said straps disposed adjacent the longitudinal edges of said bracket; the longitudinal edges of said bracket being bent forward and having openings formed in the bent forward portion aligned with the ends of said straps; and said straps having corners turned out from side slots at said corners extending into and engage the openings of said bent forward portion of said bracket.
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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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |