US3868040A
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Equipment covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-30
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-10-30
Abstract
Abstract What follows is the description of a shell structure for use as an equipment cover. The shell structure is fabricated in two pieces of moldable plastic. The structure is such that maximum accessibility to and exposure of the equipment being covering is attainable as desired. To effect this result, one of the pieces is mounted to the other piece for pivotal movement relative thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Holger C Langmack
- 👤 James B Spear
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H5/00; E04H5/02; E04H5/04; H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/02; H02; H02G; H02G9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/34; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1099; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562; Y10T70/5566
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In assembly, a covering for electrical equipment and the like, comprising a shell structure fabricated in two pieces of moldable plastic with one of said pieces being mounted to the other of said pieces for pivotal movement relative thereto, said other of said pieces including means for mounting said shell in fixed relation to the electrical equipment being covered, both said pieces including cooperating means utilized to secure said pieces to each other, whereby when said pieces are assembled, said shell structure includes front and rear walls, side walls, a top wall and a terminal surface defining an open end, wherein said one of said pieces defines a portion of said front wall, portions of said side walls and a portion of said top wall, while the other of said pieces defines the remaining portion of said front wall, said rear wall, the remaining portions of said side walls, the remaining portion of said top wall and said terminal surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In assembly, a covering for electrical equipment and the like, comprising a shell structure fabricated in two pieces of moldable plastic with one of said pieces being mounted to the other of said pieces for pivotal movement relative thereto, said other of said pieces including means for mounting said shell in fixed relation to the electrical equipment being covered, both said pieces including cooperating means utilized to secure said pieces to each other, whereby when said pieces are assembled, said shell structure includes front and rear walls, side walls, a top wall and a terminal surface defining an open end, wherein said one of said pieces defines a portion of said front wall, portions of said side walls and a portion of said top wall, while the other of said pieces defines the remaining portion of said front wall, said rear wall, the remaining portions of said side walls, the remaining portion of said top wall and said terminal surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, wherein said mounting means include a plurality of fastening members secured to the other of said pieces near the open end thereof so that said terminal surface will be substantially in abutment with a mounting pad to which said shell is to be mounted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, wherein said cooperating means includes a fastening member secured to and extending outwardly from the top wall portion of each of said pieces, said members having substantially aligned bores for receiving therethrough a common element for preventing relative movement between said pieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, with the portion of said front wall, the portions of said side walls and the portion of said top wall occupied by said one of said pieces being approximately 75 percent, approximately 25 percent and approximately 50 percent of the total of said front wall, of said side walls and of said top wall, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, wherein said one of said pieces includes a tongue portion and said other of said pieces includes a slot which cooperates with said tongue portion to form a hinge about which said one of said pieces pivots in its movement relative to said other of said pieces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, wherein said other of said pieces includes a channel-forming portion, the extent of which coincides with the parting line defined by both said pieces in assembly, said channel-forming portion having an inner abutment surface and an outer edge, the outer edge serving as a further support and stabilizing surface for said one of said pieces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, wherein at least said front and rear walls of said other of said pieces include a flange extending outwardly therefrom, said flanges defining a surface which coincides with said terminal surface, said flange being adapted for sub-surface installation and serving when so installed in cooperation with its immediate environment as a stabilizing and mounting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A covering as defined in claim 1, wherein said pieces are relatively dimensioned to provide access to at least two sides of the equipment being covered.
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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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |