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US4172962A
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Terminal box intended to be used in combination with a socket outlet or the like
Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB
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Filing: 1977-08-17
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Granted: 1979-10-30
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Expires: 1997-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A terminal box intended to be used in combination with a socket outlet or the like of outside the wall type in such a way that the terminal box is arranged between the socket outlet and the wall supports the socket outlet.
Inventors
- 👤 Bengt E. Legerius
- 👤 Stig-Arne Lofving
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An electrical terminal box in combination with a socket outlet of outside the wall type, said terminal box comprising a bottom plate including two upstanding tubular members, said socket outlet including an insert engaged on said tubular members, means engageable with said insert and said tubular members for securing the same together as an assembly and for mounting the assembly on a wall, a casing mounted on said assembly to surround said bottom plate, said casing having an upper wall with an opening of sufficient size to receive said tubular members and said insert said tubular member projecting through said opening and said insert being disposed above said upper wall, said casing having removable means for forming an aperture for passage therethrough of electrical conductors extending to said insert, and a cover detachably secured with said insert and engaging said casing to hold the same in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
An electrical terminal box in combination with a socket outlet of outside the wall type, said terminal box comprising a bottom plate including two upstanding tubular members, said socket outlet including an insert engaged on said tubular members, means engageable with said insert and said tubular members for securing the same together as an assembly and for mounting the assembly on a wall, a casing mounted on said assembly to surround said bottom plate, said casing having an upper wall with an opening of sufficient size to receive said tubular members and said insert said tubular member projecting through said opening and said insert being disposed above said upper wall, said casing having removable means for forming an aperture for passage therethrough of electrical conductors extending to said insert, and a cover detachably secured with said insert and engaging said casing to hold the same in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cover has a lower edge which engages said upper wall of the casing when the cover is secured to said insert.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said casing defines a cavity below said upper wall in which connections for said conductors can be made and subsequently enclosed by said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said casing has side walls extending downwardly from said upper wall, said removable means being in one of said side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as defined in claim 4 wherein said removable means comprises a thinner removable portion in said one of said side walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said bottom plate is provided with a plurality of pairs of holes for respectively receiving a clip for said electrical conductors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said tubular members have bores extending completely therethrough, said means for securing the insert and tubular member together comprising fastener means penetratable through said bores for attachment to the wall on which said assembly is to be mounted.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US965187A
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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) | 1982-10-29 | 1983-04-30 | 1983-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | 1987-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-29 | 1991-04-30 | 1991-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |