US3879641A
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Utility meter pedestal-foundation mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-10
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A utility meter pedestal for mounting a utility meter on the foundation of a building prior to the construction of the walls thereof including a vertical support member for mounting the utility meter thereon and a bracket for securing the vertical support member to the foundation of a building. In one embodiment, the vertical support member is covered by the building facing material whereby, for aesthetic reasons, only the utility meter is exposed. In another embodiment, the support member is left exposed. In the second embodiment, a temporary power outlet is provided such that power used during construction can be metered.
Inventors
- 👤 Curtis W Byrd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:19
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A utility meter pedestal for mounting on a foundation of the type having parallel front and rear surfaces and a top surface before above-ground walls are erected on said top surface of said foundation and comprising: a rigid elongate support member having top and bottom ends and adapted to be placed against and parallel to the front surface of said foundation and to extend vertically upwardly to a point substantially above the top surface thereof, a substantially L-shaped bracket secured to the rear of said member adjacent the lower end and having a vertical portion spaced rearwardly therefrom to embrace said foundation between said vertical portion and said member and to support and secure the elongate support member on said foundation prior to The erection of said wall, mounting means on the member adjacent the upper end and a utility meter box mounted on the mounting means so as to be carried by said member and supported relative to said foundation both prior to and after the erection of the wall on the foundation, said L-shaped bracket including means for adjusting the horizontal spacing between support member and said vertical portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A utility meter pedestal for mounting on a foundation of the type having parallel front and rear surfaces and a top surface before above-ground walls are erected on said top surface of said foundation and comprising: a rigid elongate support member having top and bottom ends and adapted to be placed against and parallel to the front surface of said foundation and to extend vertically upwardly to a point substantially above the top surface thereof, a substantially L-shaped bracket secured to the rear of said member adjacent the lower end and having a vertical portion spaced rearwardly therefrom to embrace said foundation between said vertical portion and said member and to support and secure the elongate support member on said foundation prior to The erection of said wall, mounting means on the member adjacent the upper end and a utility meter box mounted on the mounting means so as to be carried by said member and supported relative to said foundation both prior to and after the erection of the wall on the foundation, said L-shaped bracket including means for adjusting the horizontal spacing between support member and said vertical portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
191 words
A utility meter pedestal for mounting on a foundation of the type having parallel front and rear surfaces and a top surface before above-ground walls are erected on said top surface of said foundation and comprising: a rigid elongate support member having top and bottom ends and adapted to be placed against and parallel to the front surface of said foundation and to extend vertically upwardly to a point substantially above the top surface thereof, a substantially L-shaped bracket secured to the rear of said member adjacent the lower end and having a vertical portion spaced rearwardly therefrom to embrace said foundation between said vertical portion and said member and to support and secure the elongate support member on said foundation prior to The erection of said wall, mounting means on the member adjacent the upper end and a utility meter box mounted on the mounting means so as to be carried by said member and supported relative to said foundation both prior to and after the erection of the wall on the foundation, said L-shaped bracket including means for adjusting the horizontal spacing between support member and said vertical portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A utility meter pedestal for mounting on a foundation of the type having parallel front and rear surfaces and a top surface before above-ground walls are erected on said top surface of said foundation and comprising: a rigid elongate support member having top and bottom ends and adapted to be placed against and parallel to the front surface of said foundation and to extend vertically upwardly to a point substantially above the top surface thereof, a substantially L-shaped bracket secured to the rear of said member adjacent the lower end and having a vertical portion spaced rearwardly therefrom to embrace said foundation between said vertical portion and said member and to support and secure the elongate support member on said foundation prior to The erection of said wall, mounting means on the member adjacent the upper end and a utility meter box mounted on the mounting means so as to be carried by said member and supported relative to said foundation both prior to and after the erection of the wall on the foundation, said L-shaped bracket including means for adjusting the horizontal spacing between support member and said vertical portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said member comprises a rigid metal plate having at least one longitudinal flange adjacent the edge thereof for rigidification.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said foundation comprises a horizontal brick ledge, a brick facade built thereon, the vertical spacing between the bottom of the support member and the support bracket being such that the bottom of the support member rests on the brick ledge while the bracket embraces the foundation to support the member and the meter box.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein the mounting means comprises a pair of vertically spaced U-shaped brackets having legs extending horizontally forwardly from said member by at least the thickness of said facade, said utility meter box being mounted on said brackets so as to be spaced forwardly of said support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 further comprising an additional mounting means on said support member, a junction box and temporary outlet means disposed on said additional mounting means and electrical conductor means connecting the meter box to said outlet to provide metered temporary power externally of the structure of said foundation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including a second bracket secured to the support member adjacent the upper end thereof and adapted to be fastened to said wall after the erection thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
In combination: a building structure and a utility meter pedestal comprising a foundation having a footer ledge vertically spaced from the upper extremity of said foundation to receive a brick facade, a rigid elongate support plate having top and bottom ends, the bottom end resting on said footer ledge with the plate extending vertically upwardly therefrom, a support bracket secured to the rear of said plate and embracing said foundation for support of said plate, mounting means carried by said plate adjacent the upper end thereof, a utility meter box on said mounting means, a brick facade supported by said footer ledge and extending vertically upwardly from said foundation and extending between said support plate and said foundation, and an additional support bracket secured to the assembly of said support plate and meter box adjacent the upper end thereof and extending horizontally rearwardly thereof through the brick facade to prevent the upper extremity of said assembly from being separated from said facade.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
162 words
In combination: a building structure and a utility meter pedestal comprising a foundation having a footer ledge vertically spaced from the upper extremity of said foundation to receive a brick facade, a rigid elongate support plate having top and bottom ends, the bottom end resting on said footer ledge with the plate extending vertically upwardly therefrom, a support bracket secured to the rear of said plate and embracing said foundation for support of said plate, mounting means carried by said plate adjacent the upper end thereof, a utility meter box on said mounting means, a brick facade supported by said footer ledge and extending vertically upwardly from said foundation and extending between said support plate and said foundation, and an additional support bracket secured to the assembly of said support plate and meter box adjacent the upper end thereof and extending horizontally rearwardly thereof through the brick facade to prevent the upper extremity of said assembly from being separated from said facade.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 7 including an additional mounting bracket on said support plate, and outlet means carried by said additional mounting means and electrically connected to said meter box to provide temporary electrical power.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said bracket includes means for adjusting the horizontal spacing between the bracket and the plate.
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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |