US4244484A
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Service fitting assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-28
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A service fitting assembly of the type attachable to a floor outlet box and accompanying under-floor race way assembly housing electrical power and telephone service cables wherein the cables protrude out of the service fitting assembly into the service area from the under-floor race way assembly. The service fitting assembly includes a base element movable on the interior of a supporting mounting ring for selectively positioning in an outwardly and upwardly extending relation to the mounting ring and the floor surface on which it is mounted. The subject structure allows for liquid cleaning of the floor area without the penetration of water or liquid into the interior of the service fitting assembly. A seal means is provided to exclude such liquid or water leakage into the interior of the service fitting assembly thereby preventing exposure of such liquid to the service cables mounted therein and extending therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Guritz
- 👤 Michael L. Guritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:55
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A service fitting assembly of the type designed to provide access for service cable from under-floor race way assembly to and above-floor service area: said service fitting comprising a base element, mounting means movably attached to said base element in substantially supporting relation thereto, said supporting means structured and disposed for interconnection to the under-floor race way to which said service fitting may be attached, access means comprising an aperture disposed in interconnecting relation between the above-floor surface and the under-floor race way assembly housing the service cable, said aperture defined at least partially by the free end peripheral edge of said base element; seal means disposed in liquid sealing engagement between said mounting means and said base element, whereby liquid is prevented from entering said service fitting assembly at the junction of said base element and mounting means contiguous said sealing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A service fitting assembly of the type designed to provide access for service cable from under-floor race way assembly to and above-floor service area: said service fitting comprising a base element, mounting means movably attached to said base element in substantially supporting relation thereto, said supporting means structured and disposed for interconnection to the under-floor race way to which said service fitting may be attached, access means comprising an aperture disposed in interconnecting relation between the above-floor surface and the under-floor race way assembly housing the service cable, said aperture defined at least partially by the free end peripheral edge of said base element; seal means disposed in liquid sealing engagement between said mounting means and said base element, whereby liquid is prevented from entering said service fitting assembly at the junction of said base element and mounting means contiguous said sealing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises an open interior mounting ring disposed in aligned, co-axial relation with said base element and said aperture, whereby said service fitting defines a passage for communication of the service cable from the underfloor race way to the above-floor service area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 2 wherein said mounting ring comprises an exterior threaded surface portion extending along at least a portion of the length of said mounting ring, whereby said mounting ring is attachable to a floor outlet box of the under-floor race way assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 2 wherein said mounting ring further comprises flange means integrally attached thereto and having an angular configuration and disposed to extend outwardly in a radial direction from an exterior surface portion of said mounting ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 2 wherein said base element comprises a base ring slidably movable in telescoping relation on the interior of said mounting ring, said seal means disposed in sliding and liquid sealing engagement with at least a portion of the exterior surface of said base element, said base ring selectively positionable in an outwardly extending position from the interior of said mounting ring and along a direction colinear to the common axis of said base ring and said mounting ring, whereby liquid is prevented from entering said service fitting assembly at the junction of said mounting ring and said base ring contiguous said seal means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 2 wherein said seal means comprises an o-ring means secured to said mounting ring and disposed for sliding and sealing engagement with an exterior surface portion of said base means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 1 further comprising closure means removably mounted on said base element in substantially covering relation to said aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 7 wherein said closure means comprises a plug element, removably secured to said base means in at least partially covering relation to said aperture, said plug element including at least one opening formed therein, whereby the service cable may protrude through said plug element from the under-floor race way assembly to above-floor service area.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 8 further comprising cover mounting means disposed in interconnecting relation between said plug element and said base element, said cover mounting means comprising a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from an interior surface of said base element, groove means including annular configuration formed in an exterior surface of said plug element and open outwardly thereof, said groove means dimensioned and disposed for slidable engagement with said plurality of fingers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A service fitting assembly as in claim 7 further comprising pull means secured to said cover means and mounted to extend outwardly therefrom and provide exterior pull force to said cover means and said attached base means, whereby said base means may be disposed in outwardly extending relation to said mounting means.
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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |