US4951182A
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Modular plastic power-light pedestal enclosure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1989-07-17
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Granted: 1990-08-21
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Expires: 2009-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A modular marina power pedestal and light pedestal enclosure is fabricated from a pair of opposing flanged plastic sidepieces that are sized to accept both lamp enclosures as well as electrical power centers. A wide variety of customer options that include power receptacles, telephone connectors, metering facilities and water hook-up are available with slight modification. Existing lamp enclosures and power centers are received within the enclosure without modification.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale E. Simonson
- 👤 Ronald J. Orchard
- 👤 Donald H. Stoll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:39
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/08; F21S8/081; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/50; H02G; H02G9/00; H02G9/10; F21W; F21W2111/00; F21W2111/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A modular marina light-power pedestal assembly comprising: a pair of opposing unitary plastic sidepieces, each of said sidepieces having a perimetric flange integrally-formed therein, each of said sidepieces define a first and second rectangular opening defined therein; a base piece attached to said sidepieces, said base piece having means integrally-formed therein for attachment to a dock; an electric power center within said first rectangular opening at one end of said sidepieces opposite said base piece wherein said perimetric flange includes apertures and wherein fastening means extend through said apertures to fasten said pair of sidepieces together; and wherein each of said sidepieces further include top and bottom apertures defining a top lamp enclosure space and a bottom meter receiving space respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A modular marina light-power pedestal assembly comprising: a pair of opposing unitary plastic sidepieces, each of said sidepieces having a perimetric flange integrally-formed therein, each of said sidepieces define a first and second rectangular opening defined therein; a base piece attached to said sidepieces, said base piece having means integrally-formed therein for attachment to a dock; an electric power center within said first rectangular opening at one end of said sidepieces opposite said base piece wherein said perimetric flange includes apertures and wherein fastening means extend through said apertures to fasten said pair of sidepieces together; and wherein each of said sidepieces further include top and bottom apertures defining a top lamp enclosure space and a bottom meter receiving space respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 1 including bracket means extending across a rear of said top lamp enclosure space for attaching said power center to said sidepieces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly of claim 1 including a plurality of threaded bosses positioned inboard of said perimetric flanges and integrally-formed within said plastic sidepieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said sidepieces each comprise a channel-shaped configuration open at a bottom and closed at a top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1 including angulated bracket supports integrally-formed within each of said sidepieces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 5 including Z-shaped hose hangers fastened to said bracket supports.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 1 including a plastic panel attached to one of said sidepieces over said bottom aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 7 wherein said panel includes window means providing visual access to meters mounted within said sidepieces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 including a lamp enclosure within said second rectangular opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said first rectangular opening includes a pliable gasket, said electric power center extending through said gasket within first rectangular opening in press-fit relation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said second rectangular opening includes a pliable gasket, said lamp enclosure extending through said gasket within said second rectangular opening in press-fit relation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said perimetric flange defines an integrally-formed tongue and groove configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 12 wherein said tongue and groove configuration comprises a rib extending partially along said perimetric flange with a groove extending partially along said perimetric flange.
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