US4025825A
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Meter power distribution apparatus for mobile homes with a detachable front panel for power outlet fittings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-24
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1995-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A meter power distribution apparatus in which an interchangeable front panel has line and load stabs mounted thereon that are received, respectively, by load spring clips on a confronting panel for establishing an electrical connection to electrical outlets for a mobile home or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Delworth Shrader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:55
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A meter power distribution system comprising: (a) a housing with an upright panel and with a removable front panel facing said upright panel; (b) a meter supported by said removable front panel, said meter having line terminals and load terminals; (c) first means in said housing connected to said line terminals of said meter for supplying electrical power to said meter; (d) a circuit element mounted on said removable panel; (e) second means in said housing electrically connecting said load terminals of said meter to the input of said circuit element; (f) first electrical load connectors mounted on said removable panel facing said upright panel; (g) means in said housing electrically connecting said first electrical load connectors to the output of said circuit element; and (h) second electrical load connectors mounted on said upright panel and mating with said first electrical load connectors for establishing electrical connections with electrical loads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A meter power distribution system comprising: (a) a housing with an upright panel and with a removable front panel facing said upright panel; (b) a meter supported by said removable front panel, said meter having line terminals and load terminals; (c) first means in said housing connected to said line terminals of said meter for supplying electrical power to said meter; (d) a circuit element mounted on said removable panel; (e) second means in said housing electrically connecting said load terminals of said meter to the input of said circuit element; (f) first electrical load connectors mounted on said removable panel facing said upright panel; (g) means in said housing electrically connecting said first electrical load connectors to the output of said circuit element; and (h) second electrical load connectors mounted on said upright panel and mating with said first electrical load connectors for establishing electrical connections with electrical loads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second electrical load connectors are mating stab-type connectors and spring clip receptacles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said circuit element is a circuit breaker.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said first means includes first electrical line connectors on said removable front panel facing said upright panel, and second electrical line connectors on said upright panel mating with said first electrical line connectors for establishing electrical connections therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 4 wherein said first and second electrical line connectors are mating stab-type connectors and spring clip receptacles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 4 wherein said first electrical line connectors face said meter, said line terminals of said meter and said first electrical line connectors mating for establishing electrical connections therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 6 wherein said first electrical line connectors and said line terminals of said meter are mating stab-type connectors and spring clip receptacles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A meter power distribution system as claimed in claim 7 wherein said second means includes third electrical load connectors mounted on said removable front panel facing said meter, said load terminals of said meter and said third electrical load connectors mating for establishing electrical connections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A meter power dstribution system as claimed in claim 8 wherein said third electrical load connectors and said load terminals of said meter are mating stab-type connectors and spring clip receptacles.
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) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |