US3693137A
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Connector kit attachable to existing neutral bar assembly
Assignee: Schneider Electric USA Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-18
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A connector kit attachable in the field to an existing neutral bar assembly to enable larger wires to be connected thereto than it was originally designed to accept.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter T Brumfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/2483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A connector kit securable in the field to a stepped pair of upper and lower neutral bars of a neutral bar assembly of an existing electrical panelboard, the kit comprising a support plate secured to the lower neutral bar after installation of the kit, a stepped mounting bracket having a fastening portion secured to the upper neutral bar after installation of the kit, a mounting platform portion disposed between the fastening portion and the support plate after installation of the kit, a riser portion connecting the mounting platform portion and the fastening portion, and a depending tongue portion extending downwardly from the mounting platform portion and interlocked with the support plate after installation of the kit, a connector body secured to the mounting platform portion after installation of the kit, and a clamping screw threadly engaged with the connector body after installation of the kit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A connector kit securable in the field to a stepped pair of upper and lower neutral bars of a neutral bar assembly of an existing electrical panelboard, the kit comprising a support plate secured to the lower neutral bar after installation of the kit, a stepped mounting bracket having a fastening portion secured to the upper neutral bar after installation of the kit, a mounting platform portion disposed between the fastening portion and the support plate after installation of the kit, a riser portion connecting the mounting platform portion and the fastening portion, and a depending tongue portion extending downwardly from the mounting platform portion and interlocked with the support plate after installation of the kit, a connector body secured to the mounting platform portion after installation of the kit, and a clamping screw threadly engaged with the connector body after installation of the kit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector kit as claimed in claim 1 including a mounting screw securing the connector body to the mounting platform portion after installation of the kit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A connector kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting platform portion is provided with a pair of upwardly extending tangs disposed oppositely from the riser portion and respectively on opposite sides of the tongue portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support plate is provided with an open-end slot receiving the tongue portion after installation of the kit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A connector kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein the tongue portion is T-shaped and has a head portion disposed on the opposite side of the support plate from the mounting platform portion after installation of the kit.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |