Electrical meter box for service lateral and method of using same
Patent 5663525 Issued on September 2, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 20, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 20, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 08/406530 filed on 03/20/1995US Classes:174/50, BOXES AND HOUSINGS174/666, Knockouts220/3.8With closureExaminersPrimary: Kincaid, KristineAssistant: Palet, Dhiru R Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH02G 3/08 (20060101)H02B 1/30 (20060101) H02B 1/00 (20060101) H02G 3/10 (20060101) H02G 003/08 () H02G 003/18 () AbstractA method of and a meter box apparatus for connecting a electrical service lateral to a misaligned meter box mounted on the exterior of a building structure such as a residence are disclosed. The meter box apparatus comprises a rectangular box-like enclosure with a removable bottom panel having a knock-out which can be placed over the misaligned service lateral and affixed to a conduit carrying the service lateral. The bottom panel is then urged into position in the meter box by flexing the conduit and is fastened in place to provide a neat, professional-looking connection.Field of SearchWith closureIn opening Multiple passageway or multicellular load-bearing units (e.g., grid or two parallel pipes in a slab) Corrugated type Boxes and housings Conduit or cable end structure BOXES AND HOUSINGS With grounding means Cable or conduit terminal casings Conductor Multiple station assembly apparatus | |
