US3891899A
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Concrete utility post with meter, gas line and water line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-26
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1993-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A precast concrete utilities post apparatus is provided for making a utilities post adapted for use in mobile home parks, campsites, and the like, for rapidly connecting campers and mobile homes to utilities. A precast concrete post has an enlarged end having meter and power boxes connected back to back and formed in the enlarged end of the concrete post with the conduit and utility pipes running through the post.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F Sparling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:28
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/50; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A precast concrete utilities post apparatus having a reinforced elongated concrete post with two end portions, one said end portion being larger than the other said end portion, a meter box and a power box found in said large portion of said concrete post, said meter box having an opening from one side of said post and said power box having an opening from a second side of said post and having conduit connected to said meter box passing through a portion of said post, said meter box and said power box being operatively connected to each other; a water line located in said elongated concrete post, said water line having a tapped output from said elongated post; and an electrical ground wire electrically connecting said meter and power boxes from said elongated concrete post for insertion into the earth for grounding said meter and power boxes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A precast concrete utilities post apparatus having a reinforced elongated concrete post with two end portions, one said end portion being larger than the other said end portion, a meter box and a power box found in said large portion of said concrete post, said meter box having an opening from one side of said post and said power box having an opening from a second side of said post and having conduit connected to said meter box passing through a portion of said post, said meter box and said power box being operatively connected to each other; a water line located in said elongated concrete post, said water line having a tapped output from said elongated post; and an electrical ground wire electrically connecting said meter and power boxes from said elongated concrete post for insertion into the earth for grounding said meter and power boxes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including said power box and said meter box connected back to back, having a nipple therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 including a lifting handle protruding from said concrete post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 3, including a gas line located in said elongated concrete post said gas line having an opening extending from said concrete post.
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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) | 1978-06-23 | 1978-12-23 | 1979-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-23 | 1982-12-23 | 1983-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-23 | 1986-12-23 | 1987-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |