US3872234A
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Electrical cable pedestal structure
Assignee: Diamond Communication Products Inc
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Filing: 1974-02-11
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A pedestal enclosure for an above-ground cable splice of an underground wiring system in which the improvement consists of a ground anchored supporting member having a base cable splice supporting housing portion and an upper housing portion, said portions having such interlocking engagement with said supporting member as to prevent the passage of any sunlight into the interior of said enclosure and to permit ready access to the cable splice.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:14
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G9/00; H02G9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A pedestal enclosure to receive an above-ground cable splice of an underground wiring system having in combination an upstanding plate member forming a housing support, an interlocking groove formed along each side of said plate member, a ground anchored means having said plate member secured thereto, a base housing member, a pair of interlocking tongue portions integral with said base housing member and respectively interengaging said grooves, a cable splice support upstanding from said base housing member, an upper housing member carried by said plate member and said base housing member, and means removably securing said upper housing member to said plate member and said base housing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A pedestal enclosure to receive an above-ground cable splice of an underground wiring system having in combination an upstanding plate member forming a housing support, an interlocking groove formed along each side of said plate member, a ground anchored means having said plate member secured thereto, a base housing member, a pair of interlocking tongue portions integral with said base housing member and respectively interengaging said grooves, a cable splice support upstanding from said base housing member, an upper housing member carried by said plate member and said base housing member, and means removably securing said upper housing member to said plate member and said base housing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including a cover member overlying said base housing member, a pair of tongue portions carried by said cover member having interlocking engagement with said grooves, said cover member having an opening therein to receive a cable splice therethrough, and sealing means overlying said cover member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The structure set forth in claim 2, wherein said cover member comprises a depending front wall and side walls, said tongue portions are formed at the free edges of said side walls, and an inverted channel depends from said front and side walls of said cover member, said channel receiving therein the upper edge portion of said base housing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein a pair of tongue portions integral with said upper housing member have interlocking engagement with said grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said upper housing member encloses the upper portion of said plate member and said base housing member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said base housing member comprises a front wall and a pair of side walls, and said tongue portions are formed at the free edge portions of said side walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said plate member extends upwardly of said base housing member, said upper housing member comprises a front and side walls, and said side walls each have a tongue portion at their free ends, said tongue portions respectively interlocking with said grooves at the sides of said plate member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said upper housing member comprises front, rear and side walls and an enclosing top member.
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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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |