US3756447A
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Floor fitting
Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1972-02-07
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A floor fitting including a housing made of clear polycarbonate plastic and having a painted interior surface, the clear plastic providing a colored appearance for the fitting and also protecting the colored surface from damage as by scuffing, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hadfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:40
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a floor fitting for an electrical underfloor distribution system: means forming a hollow housing and means for mounting the housing for communication with the underfloor system, the means forming the housing being clear, molded, polycarbonate plastic and the inside surface of the housing having a coating of fire retardant paint, the clear plastic providing for the paint of the inside surface to be seen from a position away from the housing whereby the housing partakes of a color the same as the paint and also the plastic providing a protective shield preventing the paint on the inside surface from being damaged by objects striking the outside surface of the housing; and aperture means formed in said housing and being for use in providing electrical communication between inside and outside the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a floor fitting for an electrical underfloor distribution system: means forming a hollow housing and means for mounting the housing for communication with the underfloor system, the means forming the housing being clear, molded, polycarbonate plastic and the inside surface of the housing having a coating of fire retardant paint, the clear plastic providing for the paint of the inside surface to be seen from a position away from the housing whereby the housing partakes of a color the same as the paint and also the plastic providing a protective shield preventing the paint on the inside surface from being damaged by objects striking the outside surface of the housing; and aperture means formed in said housing and being for use in providing electrical communication between inside and outside the housing.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |