US4233469A
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Conduit bushing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-13
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A conduit bushing for attachment to the end of a conduit for electrical wiring is made up of a round collar-like member of electrical insulating material divided diametrically into two halves hinged together with an integral hinge having a lock for locking the halves together. The bushing has an inwardly directed flange at one end which protects the insulation of the wiring. The bushing can be installed around the wire after the wire has been installed.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore W. Steppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:17
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H02G3/0616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A conduit bushing comprising, an annular, internally threaded member having a first end and a second end, circumferentially spaced axially extending ribs on the outer periphery of said member, an outwardly directed flange on said member at said first end thereof extending outward and overlying the ends of said axially extending ribs and integrally attached to said ribs, an inwardly directed flange on said member at said second end thereof, said member being divided along a diameter thereof into a first half and a second half, said first half and said second half each having a first end and a second end, an integral hinge connecting said first end of said first half to said first end of said second half, first latch means comprising a strap having an opening therein integrally connected to said second end of said first half end extending therefrom and overlying said second end of said second half, second latch means comprising a male lug fixed to said second end of said second half, said opening in said strap being adapted to receive said male lug for holding said first half and said second half together, and said strap having an outer surface disposed substantially flush with the outer periphery of said outwardly directed flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A conduit bushing comprising, an annular, internally threaded member having a first end and a second end, circumferentially spaced axially extending ribs on the outer periphery of said member, an outwardly directed flange on said member at said first end thereof extending outward and overlying the ends of said axially extending ribs and integrally attached to said ribs, an inwardly directed flange on said member at said second end thereof, said member being divided along a diameter thereof into a first half and a second half, said first half and said second half each having a first end and a second end, an integral hinge connecting said first end of said first half to said first end of said second half, first latch means comprising a strap having an opening therein integrally connected to said second end of said first half end extending therefrom and overlying said second end of said second half, second latch means comprising a male lug fixed to said second end of said second half, said opening in said strap being adapted to receive said male lug for holding said first half and said second half together, and said strap having an outer surface disposed substantially flush with the outer periphery of said outwardly directed flange.
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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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |