US3904935A
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Removable studs for electric power consumption meters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-26
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-08-26
Abstract
Abstract Detachable current conducting studs for electrical power consumption meters are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert O Brewer
- 👤 Manuel A Soto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:00
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/40; H02B1/015; H02B1/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A two element stud for use in conjunction with electrical power consumption meters and extending from the base of a meter, said stud interconnecting an electrical distribution line to an electrical junction box through the meter, said stud comprising: a. a first T-shaped element having: 1. a base extending into the meter electrically and mechanically attached to the meter; and 2. a pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said first element base adjacent the meter base; b. a second T-shaped element having: 1. a base, said second element base being electrically connectable to the junction box; and 2. a further pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said second element base; and c. mating means slidably, electrically and mechanically connecting said pair of opposed flange means with said further pair of flange means; whereby, the electrical continuity through the meter between the electrical distribution line and the junction box can be interrupted by slidably removing said second element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A two element stud for use in conjunction with electrical power consumption meters and extending from the base of a meter, said stud interconnecting an electrical distribution line to an electrical junction box through the meter, said stud comprising: a. a first T-shaped element having: 1. a base extending into the meter electrically and mechanically attached to the meter; and 2. a pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said first element base adjacent the meter base; b. a second T-shaped element having: 1. a base, said second element base being electrically connectable to the junction box; and 2. a further pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said second element base; and c. mating means slidably, electrically and mechanically connecting said pair of opposed flange means with said further pair of flange means; whereby, the electrical continuity through the meter between the electrical distribution line and the junction box can be interrupted by slidably removing said second element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The stud as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mating means comprises a folded over end at the extremity of each flange of said pair of flange means, each said folded over end defining a passageway slidably receiving one flange of said further pair of flange means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
a further pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said second element base; and c. mating means slidably, electrically and mechanically connecting said pair of opposed flange means with said further pair of flange means; whereby, the electrical continuity through the meter between the electrical distribution line and the junction box can be interrupted by slidably removing said second element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
a further pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said second element base; and c. mating means slidably, electrically and mechanically connecting said pair of opposed flange means with said further pair of flange means; whereby, the electrical continuity through the meter between the electrical distribution line and the junction box can be interrupted by slidably removing said second element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
a pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said first element base adjacent the meter base; b. a second T-shaped element having:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
a pair of opposed flange means extending from one edge of said first element base adjacent the meter base; b. a second T-shaped element having:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The stud as set forth in claim 2 wherein each said folded over end is crimped to mechanically engage the mating one of said further pair of flange means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The stud as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mating means comprises a folded over end at the extremity of each flange of said further pair of flange means, each said folded over end defining a passageway slidably receiving at least a part of each of said pair of flange means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The stud as set forth in claim 4 wherein each of said folded over ends are crimped to exert a force upon the mating one of said pair of flange means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
67 words
The stud as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pair of flange means comprises a first and second set of parallel displaced opposed pairs of flanges, said first set of pairs of flanges being slidably disposed within said passageways, and said second set of pairs of flanges maintaining mechanical and electrical contact of said folded over ends with said enfolded first set of pairs of flanges.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The stud as set forth in claim 6 wherein each of said folded over ends are crimped to exert a force upon the mating one of said first set of pairs of flanges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |