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US3263131A
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Electric power busway with plug-in branch circuit takeoff
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-12-11
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond N Rowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A BUSWAY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (A) A BUS BAR HOUSING, (B) A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS MAIN FEEDER BUS BARS WITHIN SAID HOUSING, (C) A BRANCH BUS BAR HAVING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE SECTIONS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING IN SPACED APART END TO END RELATIONSHIP, (D) AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM EACH OF SAID SECTIONS TO ONE OF SAID MAIN FEEDER BUS BARS, AND (E) A CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICE INCLUDED IN EACH OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND (F) A PLURALITY OF PLUG-IN RECEPTACLES EACH MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND HAVING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO ONE OF SAID BRANCH BUS BAR SECTIONS AND TO A SECOND ONE OF SAID MAIN FEEDER BUS BARS THEREBY TO PROVIDE A PLURALITY OF PLUG-IN CONNECTIONS FOR A PLURALITY OF EXTERNAL BRANCH CIRCUITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A BUSWAY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (A) A BUS BAR HOUSING, (B) A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS MAIN FEEDER BUS BARS WITHIN SAID HOUSING, (C) A BRANCH BUS BAR HAVING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE SECTIONS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING IN SPACED APART END TO END RELATIONSHIP, (D) AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM EACH OF SAID SECTIONS TO ONE OF SAID MAIN FEEDER BUS BARS, AND (E) A CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICE INCLUDED IN EACH OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND (F) A PLURALITY OF PLUG-IN RECEPTACLES EACH MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND HAVING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO ONE OF SAID BRANCH BUS BAR SECTIONS AND TO A SECOND ONE OF SAID MAIN FEEDER BUS BARS THEREBY TO PROVIDE A PLURALITY OF PLUG-IN CONNECTIONS FOR A PLURALITY OF EXTERNAL BRANCH CIRCUITS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |