US3082987A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-28
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:27
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02G3/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES IN THE NATURE OF JUNCTION BOXES, OUTLET BOXES, AND THE LIKE, SAID SUPPORT COMPRISING A FIRST MEMBER INTEGRALLY PROVIDED AT ITS OUTER ENDS WITH LONGITUDINALLY OUTWARDLY EXTENDING MOUNTING MEMBERS DISPOSED IN A PLANE WHICH IS AT AN ANGLE TO THE PLANE OF THE FIRST MEMBER, SAID MOUNTING MEMBERS HAVING INWARDLY PROJECTING COPLANAR EXTENSIONS WHICH PROJECT INWARDLY FROM THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, SAID COPLANAR EXTENSIONS TERMINATING IN SPACED OPPOSED MARGINS, SAID FIRST MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING RIM MEMBER BELOW ITS SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WIRING DEVICE WHEREBY TO POSITION SAID DEVICE UPON THE SURFACE OF THE FIRST MEMBER AT A PREDETERMINED POSITION IN RELATION TO THE MOUNTING MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES IN THE NATURE OF JUNCTION BOXES, OUTLET BOXES, AND THE LIKE, SAID SUPPORT COMPRISING A FIRST MEMBER INTEGRALLY PROVIDED AT ITS OUTER ENDS WITH LONGITUDINALLY OUTWARDLY EXTENDING MOUNTING MEMBERS DISPOSED IN A PLANE WHICH IS AT AN ANGLE TO THE PLANE OF THE FIRST MEMBER, SAID MOUNTING MEMBERS HAVING INWARDLY PROJECTING COPLANAR EXTENSIONS WHICH PROJECT INWARDLY FROM THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, SAID COPLANAR EXTENSIONS TERMINATING IN SPACED OPPOSED MARGINS, SAID FIRST MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING RIM MEMBER BELOW ITS SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WIRING DEVICE WHEREBY TO POSITION SAID DEVICE UPON THE SURFACE OF THE FIRST MEMBER AT A PREDETERMINED POSITION IN RELATION TO THE MOUNTING MEMBERS.
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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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |