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US4332002A
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Fuse block cover
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-05-30
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2000-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A fuse block cover of a fuse block for plug-in type fuses is integrally formed with fuse detaching means consisting of a T-shaped groove adapted to be engaged with a head flange of a fuse without any interference with adjacent fuses arranged in a row in the fuse block, thereby facilitating the removal of the fuse from the fuse block without using any special removing tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Noboru Yamaguchi
- 👤 Hideaki Wakasugi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H85/00; H01H85/02; H01H85/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In combination: a fuse block body receiving therein fuses of plug-in type each having a flange at its head, and a fuse block cover for protecting the fuses, said fuse block cover being formed with means for engaging the flange of any one of the fuses in the body, said means comprising a groove having a substantially T-shaped cross-section thereby enabling removal from said fuse block of a fuse whose flange has been inserted into said groove and engaged with said means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In combination: a fuse block body receiving therein fuses of plug-in type each having a flange at its head, and a fuse block cover for protecting the fuses, said fuse block cover being formed with means for engaging the flange of any one of the fuses in the body, said means comprising a groove having a substantially T-shaped cross-section thereby enabling removal from said fuse block of a fuse whose flange has been inserted into said groove and engaged with said means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said engaging means is formed along and passes through one edge of said fuse block cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said engaging means is formed at one end of a surface of said fuse block cover in the plane thereof.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-05-24 | 1985-11-23 | 1986-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-24 | 1989-11-23 | 1990-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-24 | 1993-11-23 | 1994-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |