US5404266A
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Temporary power center for construction site
Assignee: MENELLY RICHARD A ESQ
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Filing: 1994-01-31
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Granted: 1995-04-04
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Expires: 2014-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A single unit enclosure containing an electric power meter compartment and a power receptacles compartment is adapted for use on a temporary construction site employing underground utility cables. The meter compartment is located under the power receptacles compartment and is protected from the environment by means of the overhang provided by the access door attached to the power receptacles compartment. The incoming power cables to the enclosure are also protected by means of the access door overhang.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J. Orchard
- 👤 Darrel A. Holtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:33
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/50; H02B1/40; H02B1/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A modular load center for temporary utility power connection comprising: an elongated enclosure; a hingebly-mounted door arranged over a top part of said enclosure, said top part defining a power take-off compartment; a circuit breaker within said power take-off compartment electrically connected with at least one power receptacle; a meter compartment within said enclosure subajacent said power take-off compartment, an electric power meter within said meter compartment, said meter being electrically connected in series with said circuit breaker and arranged for electrical connection with an electric utility power distribution system; and a supplemental ring arranged on a surface of said enclosure around said meter preventing external access to said electric meter, said meter extending through said supplemental ring for visual access thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A modular load center for temporary utility power connection comprising: an elongated enclosure; a hingebly-mounted door arranged over a top part of said enclosure, said top part defining a power take-off compartment; a circuit breaker within said power take-off compartment electrically connected with at least one power receptacle; a meter compartment within said enclosure subajacent said power take-off compartment, an electric power meter within said meter compartment, said meter being electrically connected in series with said circuit breaker and arranged for electrical connection with an electric utility power distribution system; and a supplemental ring arranged on a surface of said enclosure around said meter preventing external access to said electric meter, said meter extending through said supplemental ring for visual access thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The modular load center of claim 1 including a perimetric rim on an edge of said cover and an elongated wire egress slot under said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The modular load center of claim 2 wherein said meter further includes a rim seal interfacing a lower part of said meter and said supplemental ring, said rim seal providing environmental protection to said lower part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The modular load center of claim 2 wherein said perimetric rim further provides environmental protection to power take-off cables connecting with said at least one power receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The modular load center of claim 2 wherein said perimetric rim further provides environmental protection to and utility power cables connecting with said electric meter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The modular load center of claim 2 wherein said enclosure includes a locking hasp arranged for projection through a slot in said door for lockingly retaining said door against said power take-off compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The modular load center of claim 2 whereby said door defines a front part extending a predetermined distance from said enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The modular load center of claim 2 whereby said enclosure is oriented in a vertical plane to thereby locate said power take-off compartment over said meter compartment so that said front part of said door extends said predetermined distance over said lower part of said meter.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-04-03 | 2002-10-03 | 2003-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-04-03 | 2006-10-03 | 2007-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |