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US3652779A
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Underground cable pedestal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-21
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1991-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An underground cable pedestal comprising a lower tubular section partially embedded in the ground and having a grounding bar secured thereto as well as a grounding strap. A slideably removable cover section is provided for closing the top of the lower section; mating locking flanges being provided on both the cover and grounding bar to facilitate locking of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth D Grinols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A cable pedestal for a subterranean cable extending upwardly therethrough from the ground comprising a tubular open-ended lower section and an upper cover section removably coupled with the upper end of said lower section, a grounding bar secured to said lower section, and a grounding strap being secured to said bar, the axis of said bar being parallel to the axis of said lower section, and the upper end of said bar having a locking flange thereon, said cover also having a locking flange secured thereto with each of said flanges having aligned apertures therein so as to facilitate the locking of said cover to said lower section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A cable pedestal for a subterranean cable extending upwardly therethrough from the ground comprising a tubular open-ended lower section and an upper cover section removably coupled with the upper end of said lower section, a grounding bar secured to said lower section, and a grounding strap being secured to said bar, the axis of said bar being parallel to the axis of said lower section, and the upper end of said bar having a locking flange thereon, said cover also having a locking flange secured thereto with each of said flanges having aligned apertures therein so as to facilitate the locking of said cover to said lower section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The pedestal according to claim 1 wherein one end of said cover is dome-shaped and the other end thereof has a peripheral enlarged rim portion of such a dimension as to snugly embrace said lower section upper end, said cover locking flange being located adjacent said rim portion, and said grounding bar adjacent said bar locking flange being reversely bent away from said lower section in the vicinity of said rim portion so as to permit the said cover rim portion to snugly embrace said lower section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pedestal according to claim 2 wherein said cover section is provided with air vent holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The pedestal according to claim 2 wherein said grounding strap is secured to said bar along the interior of said lower section, said strap serving not only as a ground lead for a ground wire of said cable but also serving to support that portion of the cable extending upwardly therethrough from the ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pedestal according to claim 4 wherein said lower section is provided with feed holes therein through which a service wire of the cAble may extend.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |