US3710308A
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Insulating base and neutral wire connector assembly for circuit breaker panelboard
Assignee: Schneider Electric USA Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-09
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-06-09
Abstract
Abstract An insulating base of an electrical panelboard has a pair of spaced parallel wall portions straddling a branch neutral wire connector bar. A pair of main neutral wire connectors have connector body portions disposed respectively on the outer sides of the wall portions and mounting strap portions extending respectively through the wall portions and secured respectively to opposite end portions of the branch neutral wire connector bar.
Inventors
- 👤 J Horwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/2483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An insulating base and neutral wire connector assembly comprising an insulating base having a pair of spaced parallel wall portions, each wall portion having an opening extending therethrough and aligned with an opening in the other wall portion, a pair of main neutral wire connectors each having a connector body portion disposed on an outer side of one of said wall portions and a mounting strap portion extending from the connector body portion through the opening in the respective wall portion toward the other main neutral wire connector, and a branch neutral wire connector bar disposed between the wall portions, having a longitudinal axis extending generally perpendicularly to the wall portions, having a plurality of branch neutral wire receiving holes spaced longitudinally therealong, having a corresponding plurality of clamping screws threadedly mounted therein and extending respectively into the wire receiving holes, and having spaced portions secured respectively to the mounting strap portions of the main neutral wire connectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An insulating base and neutral wire connector assembly comprising an insulating base having a pair of spaced parallel wall portions, each wall portion having an opening extending therethrough and aligned with an opening in the other wall portion, a pair of main neutral wire connectors each having a connector body portion disposed on an outer side of one of said wall portions and a mounting strap portion extending from the connector body portion through the opening in the respective wall portion toward the other main neutral wire connector, and a branch neutral wire connector bar disposed between the wall portions, having a longitudinal axis extending generally perpendicularly to the wall portions, having a plurality of branch neutral wire receiving holes spaced longitudinally therealong, having a corresponding plurality of clamping screws threadedly mounted therein and extending respectively into the wire receiving holes, and having spaced portions secured respectively to the mounting strap portions of the main neutral wire connectors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the strap portion of each main neutral wire connector is provided with a hole and the branch neutral wire connector bar is provided on its underside with a pair of spaced threaded openings respectively aligned with the holes in the strap portions, and including a pair of fastening screws extending respectively through the holes in the strap portions and threaded into the openings in the branch neutral wire connector bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting strap portion and connector body portion of each main neutral wire connector are integrally formed as a generally P-shaped strap member.
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |