US3716762A
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Meter power distribution apparatus for mobile homes with a detachable front panel for power outlet fittings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-06
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A meter power distribution apparatus in which anchor clips are connected to the meter line side of the watt-hour meter and anchor clips are connected to the load line side of the watt-hour meter.
Inventors
- 👤 D Shrader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R11/00; G01R11/02; G01R11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A meter power distribution apparatus comprising: a. a housing with a front panel and a rear panel, said front panel being detachable; b. a first and second line anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with an incoming utility power line; c. means mounting said line anchor clips on said rear panel; d. a first and a second load anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with load power outlets; e. means mounting said load anchor clips on said front panel; f. a watt-hour meter with line terminals in engagement with said first and second line anchor clips and with load terminals in engagement with said first and second load anchor clips supported thereby; and g. power outlet fittings mounted on said front panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A meter power distribution apparatus comprising: a. a housing with a front panel and a rear panel, said front panel being detachable; b. a first and second line anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with an incoming utility power line; c. means mounting said line anchor clips on said rear panel; d. a first and a second load anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with load power outlets; e. means mounting said load anchor clips on said front panel; f. a watt-hour meter with line terminals in engagement with said first and second line anchor clips and with load terminals in engagement with said first and second load anchor clips supported thereby; and g. power outlet fittings mounted on said front panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
130 words
A meter power distribution apparatus comprising: a. a housing with a front panel and a rear panel, said front panel being detachable; b. a first and second line anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with an incoming utility power line; c. means mounting said line anchor clips on said rear panel; d. a first and a second load anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with load power outlets; e. means mounting said load anchor clips on said front panel; f. a watt-hour meter with line terminals in engagement with said first and second line anchor clips and with load terminals in engagement with said first and second load anchor clips supported thereby; and g. power outlet fittings mounted on said front panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
130 words
A meter power distribution apparatus comprising: a. a housing with a front panel and a rear panel, said front panel being detachable; b. a first and second line anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with an incoming utility power line; c. means mounting said line anchor clips on said rear panel; d. a first and a second load anchor clip in said housing for establishing an electrical connection with load power outlets; e. means mounting said load anchor clips on said front panel; f. a watt-hour meter with line terminals in engagement with said first and second line anchor clips and with load terminals in engagement with said first and second load anchor clips supported thereby; and g. power outlet fittings mounted on said front panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 1 and comprising a circuit breaker disposed in said housing and mounted on said front panel, and load wire interconnecting said load anchor clips to said circuit breaker.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said power outlet fittings include a load outlet receptacle disposed in said housing and mounted on said front panel, and conductors interconnecting said receptacle with said circuit breaker.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said front panel includes an opening through which the front portion of said meter is received, said meter being attached to said line clips and said load clips to be supported thereby.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 4 and comprising a member disposed diametrically across said opening, and a first insulator fixed to said diametrically disposed member, said first and second load anchor clips being mounted on said first Insulator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said first meter line clip is disposed adjacent one side of said diametrically disposed member, said second meter line clip is disposed adjacent the other side of said diametrically disposed member, said first meter load clip is disposed adjacent said one side of said diametrically disposed member spaced from said first meter line clip and said second meter load clip is disposed adjacent said other side of said diametrically disposed member spaced from said second meter line clip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 6 and comprising a second insulator fixed to said rear panel, said first and second meter line clips being mounted on said second insulator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said front panel is segmented, and the segment of said front panel in which said receptacle is mounted is detachably secured.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A meter power distribution apparatus as claimed in claim 8 and comprising enclosure means mounted on said front panel in overlying relation to said receptacle and said circuit breaker.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 9 wherein said enclosure means comprises a pivotally mounted cover.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |