Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7400494 | Meter socket assembly and quick change mechanism therefor A quick change mechanism is provided for a meter socket assembly including a base member structured to be coupled to a meter, a number of electrical bus members extending outwardly from the base member, and at least one electrical connector electrically connectable ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397652 | Device and method for providing electric service An exemplary device for providing electric service is disclosed. The exemplary device includes a housing, and a meter receptacle having a supply side an a load side. The meter receptacle can connect between a power source at the supply side and a facility at the loa... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7314205 | System and method for mounting a breaker panel to a pole Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that can comprise one or more brackets adapted to be coupled to a panel. The bracket can define a collar adapted to slideably couple the panel to a pole. The bracket can be adapted to restrain rotational motion of t... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7286339 | Combination service entrance apparatus for temporary and permanent use An underground combination service entrance apparatus for temporary and permanent service comprising two enclosures. A utility enclosure contains a meter socket and the second enclosure contains a breaker panel. The breaker panel on the customer side and the meter o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7265966 | Modular housing for electrical instrument and mounting member therefor A modular housing for enclosing an electrical meter or metering type instrument is adapted for housing one of a plurality of modular type electrical meter or metering instruments, including instruments with or without a readable display. The housing includes at leas... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7218511 | Electrical enclosure system An electrical enclosure system for effectively containing a pump control and alarm system within a single protective structure and providing convenient access to the electrical components within. The electrical enclosure system includes a tubular pedestal having an ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7085128 | Preconstruction multiple utility meter pedestal and method of installation A preconstruction utility meter (PCM) pedestal providing attachment means for both a gas meter and an electric meter. The device may also provide a situs for telephone and cable connections. The device allows for pre-occupancy use of utilities. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6975505 | Electrical service entrance with neutral A service entrance includes a post section, a service section, and a neutral bus disposed therebetween. The post section includes a first opening and a second opening, and is adapted to receive an electrical supply wire having a supply power wire and a supply neutra... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6958447 | Meter base bracket apparatus and system An electric meter base bracket apparatus and system. Embodiments include a meter bracket installed between studs of a dwelling or structure having. The bracket includes several holes to install the bracket to the studs as well as feed-through holes for wiring to the... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6498717 | Surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter A surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed on a switchboard. The surface mounted panel adapter is designed to attach to the back of a switchboard, and to expose a meter ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6259596 | Surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter A surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed on a switchboard. The surface mounted panel adapter is designed to attach to the back of a switchboard, and to expose a meter ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6163449 | Transfer switch with optional power inlet and meter panel A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a cabinet, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and a first set of wires for connecting the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6104601 | Panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter A panel adapter for a socket meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed in a switchboard. The adapter is designed to attach to the back of the front of a switchboard, and it is substantially in the shape of a rectangular cube having a... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5400212 | Preconstruction utility meter pedestal A preconstruction utility meter pedestal for the purpose of providing underground electrical and communication service to a building construction site after a foundation has been constructed but before a building has been erected upon the foundation. The ... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5068962 | Method of fabricating an energy meter An output connection and signal conditioning circuit board is selected and detachably connected to an electronic energy meter to customize its functions. Connectors are provided at the ends of the circuit board to mate with an edge connector in the bezel ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4412271 | Support for facilitating reading of an electric meter A support for an electric meter of the type used to measure energy supplied to customers of electric power companies or the like. The support is interposed between the meter and its customary base or socket and is settable to face the meter in either of t... | 10/25/1983 |
| 4115835 | Electric load research device including an enclosure having adjustable meter positions An electric load research device includes an enclosure having a pulse data recorder and an adjustable meter mounting arrangement for attaching an impulse sending electric meter. The meter is attachable in different rotated positions within the research de... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4063661 | Electric load research device including an enclosure having adjustable meter positions An electric load research device includes an enclosure having a pulse data recorder and an adjustable meter mounting arrangement for attaching an impulse sending electric meter. The meter is attachable in different rotated positions within the research de... | 12/20/1977 |
| 3997840 | Panel meter with adapter cover A panel meter having a unique casing with an adapter on the casing. The meter movement is in a compartment of the casing and the adapter is secured to the casing and cooperates with the casing to define a compartment separate from the meter compartment. C... | 12/14/1976 |
