US3680031A
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Grounding device for mounting strap
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-04-30
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1991-04-30
Abstract
Abstract Grounding connection between the mounting strap of a wiring device and the metal housing in which the device is mounted by the strap is achieved by means of a spring clip designed for use with the mounting strap to ensure continuity of electrical connection between the strap and metal housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C Schumacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A self grounding electrical receptacle said receptacle having an insulating housing comprising an insulating casing and an insulating cover and a mounting strap sandwiched between the casing and cover, a grounding clip to ensure grounding of said strap to a wall box said clip comprising a strip of conductive spring metal, said strip having two slits extending inward from a common edge to form a W configuration of conductive fingers rising from a common base, the outer fingers of said W having the ends thereof bent with two right angle bends to form hooks extending in one direction out of the plane of said strip, the middle finger being bent from its point of attachment to the base in an opposite direction out of the plane of the strip, said outer fingers being mounted against the casing wall, and the hooks being sandwiched in grounding contact with said strap between said casing and cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A self grounding electrical receptacle said receptacle having an insulating housing comprising an insulating casing and an insulating cover and a mounting strap sandwiched between the casing and cover, a grounding clip to ensure grounding of said strap to a wall box said clip comprising a strip of conductive spring metal, said strip having two slits extending inward from a common edge to form a W configuration of conductive fingers rising from a common base, the outer fingers of said W having the ends thereof bent with two right angle bends to form hooks extending in one direction out of the plane of said strip, the middle finger being bent from its point of attachment to the base in an opposite direction out of the plane of the strip, said outer fingers being mounted against the casing wall, and the hooks being sandwiched in grounding contact with said strap between said casing and cover.
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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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |