US5214248A
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Open stay for plastic enclosure
Assignee: WR Grace and Co Conn
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Filing: 1991-10-25
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Granted: 1993-05-25
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Expires: 2011-10-25
Abstract
Abstract An enclosure suitable for enclosing aerial cable splices comprises an elongate generally cylindrical housing comprising a first, second, and third member, a first elongate hinge connecting the first and second members together, a second elongate hinge connecting the second and third members together, at least one female boss disposed on an outside surface of each of the first and third members, and at least one male boss disposed on an outside surface of the second member such that the first and third members can be releasably locked in an open position by means of the respective bosses.
Inventors
- 👤 David S. Jamison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:22
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H02G15/113; H02G15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An enclosure comprising: a) an elongate generally cylindrical housing comprising a first, second, and third member; b) a first elongate hinge connecting the first and second members together; c) a second elongate hinge connecting the second and third members together; d) at least one female boss disposed on an outside surface of each cf the first and third members; and e) at least one male boss disposed on an outside surface of the second member such that the first and third members can be releasably locked in an open position by means of the respective bosses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An enclosure comprising: a) an elongate generally cylindrical housing comprising a first, second, and third member; b) a first elongate hinge connecting the first and second members together; c) a second elongate hinge connecting the second and third members together; d) at least one female boss disposed on an outside surface of each cf the first and third members; and e) at least one male boss disposed on an outside surface of the second member such that the first and third members can be releasably locked in an open position by means of the respective bosses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein the enclosure is a plastic enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein the enclosure is blow-molded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein the enclosure is a double-walled enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein the hinges are integral hinges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The enclosure of claim 1 further including side members disposed on each end of the enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
An enclosure comprising: a) an elongate generally cylindrical housing comprising a first and second member; b) an elongate hinge connecting the first and second members together; c) at lease one female boss disposed on an outside surface of the first member; and d) at least one male boss disposed on an outside surface of the second member such that the first member can be releasably locked in an open position by means of the respective bosses.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
An enclosure comprising: a) an elongate generally cylindrical housing comprising a first and second member; b) an elongate hinge connecting the first and second members together; c) at lease one female boss disposed on an outside surface of the first member; and d) at least one male boss disposed on an outside surface of the second member such that the first member can be releasably locked in an open position by means of the respective bosses.
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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) | 1996-05-24 | 1996-11-23 | 1997-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-24 | 2000-11-23 | 2001-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-24 | 2004-11-23 | 2005-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |