US4144729A
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Electric meter box lock
Assignee: Olson Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1978-03-29
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1998-03-29
Abstract
Abstract This device locks the cover of an electric meter box by use of a bolt type lock which prevents access to the screw which fixes the part holding down the cover to a bracket fixed on the body of the box.
Inventors
- 👤 Anker J. Nielsen, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:56
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/36; E05B67/365; F; F16; F16B; F16B41/00; F16B41/005; H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/06; H02B1/063; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/11; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/34; Y10S70/57; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/31; Y10T292/314; Y10T292/319; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
Locking means for electric meter boxes comprising in combination a rectangular metal box to hold the meter, a cover therefor, a bracket fixed on a wall of the box having a tubular portion of angular cross-section and a closed end, a locking element including a tubular portion also of angular cross-section mating in telescoping manner with the bracket and having a portion overlying the cover, and also having a sleeve entering the tubular bracket, and means fixing the sleeve detachably to the bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
Locking means for electric meter boxes comprising in combination a rectangular metal box to hold the meter, a cover therefor, a bracket fixed on a wall of the box having a tubular portion of angular cross-section and a closed end, a locking element including a tubular portion also of angular cross-section mating in telescoping manner with the bracket and having a portion overlying the cover, and also having a sleeve entering the tubular bracket, and means fixing the sleeve detachably to the bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which a bolt lock within the sleeve blocks access to the means fixing the sleeve detachably to the bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 2 having means in the sleeve constricting a portion of its bore to less than a diameter permitting the barrel of the bolt lock to pass therethrough with its locking elements extended.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which the tubular portion of the locking element has inturned lugs which embrace longitudinally extending edges of the tubular portion of the bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which the means fixing the sleeve detachably to the bracket includes screw means engaging a shoulder within the sleeve and the closed end of the bracket.
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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |