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US3837521A
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Insulated meter enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-10
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1992-01-10
Abstract
Abstract An insulated meter enclosure has a sidewall of insulative material and a cover of insulative material portions. The meter enclosure mounts in the ground and utilizes a conventional meter box lid structure to which insulating portions are attached.
Inventors
- 👤 Queary L Mc
- 👤 R Huston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:44
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/14; E; E03; E03B; E03B7/00; E03B7/07; E03B7/072; E03F; E03F5/00; E03F5/02; F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; F16K27/12; G01F15/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An insulated meter enclosure comprising a conduit-like sidewall of thermal insulating material having a cavity therein, a cover support member positioned on one end of said conduit-like sidewall and including a structure defining a first aperture circumscribed by a collar integrally bound to a flanged base having a plurality of feet members attached thereto, a first insulating member including a plurality of grooves wherein said feet members snugly lodge to connect said first insulating member underneath said cover support member, said first insulating member comprising a second aperture having approximately the same areal opening as said first aperture and is superimposed thereby when said first insulating member and said cover support member are attached, a cap member engaging with the interior walls of said collar, and a second insulating member attaching to the underside of said cap member and being enclosed by the interior wall of said collar when said cap member is situated on top of said collar to enclose said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An insulated meter enclosure comprising a conduit-like sidewall of thermal insulating material having a cavity therein, a cover support member positioned on one end of said conduit-like sidewall and including a structure defining a first aperture circumscribed by a collar integrally bound to a flanged base having a plurality of feet members attached thereto, a first insulating member including a plurality of grooves wherein said feet members snugly lodge to connect said first insulating member underneath said cover support member, said first insulating member comprising a second aperture having approximately the same areal opening as said first aperture and is superimposed thereby when said first insulating member and said cover support member are attached, a cap member engaging with the interior walls of said collar, and a second insulating member attaching to the underside of said cap member and being enclosed by the interior wall of said collar when said cap member is situated on top of said collar to enclose said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The meter enclosure of claim 1 wherein said conduit-like sidewall is essentially cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The meter enclosure of claim 2 wherein said cover support member is generally circular with the outer peripheral portion of said flanged base engaging with said cylindrical conduit-like sidewall in an overlying relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The meter enclosure of claim 1 wherein said first insulating member is enclosed and encompassed by the interior wall of said end of said conduit-like sidewall when said cover support member is positioned thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The meter enclosure of claim 1 wherein said feet members are essentially trapezoidal shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The meter enclosure of claim 5 wherein said grooves are essentially trapezoidal shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The meter enclosure of claim 3 wherein said cap member and said first and said second aperture are generally circular.
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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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |