Bypass connector for a socket assembly

Details Bypass connector for a socket assembly Bypass connector for a socket assembly

2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Feild, Lynn (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electrical power distribution systems and devices

C439S517000, C439S811000, C439S814000, C439S957000

Reexamination Certificate

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07142412

ABSTRACT:
A socket assembly for mounting an electric meter comprising a plurality of power line connector subassemblies for connecting electric power lines to the socket assembly. Each subassembly comprises a generally U-shaped lug of electrically conductive material defining a saddle for supporting one of the electric power lines, a connector and a screw. The connector comprises a body of electrically conductive material having opposite sides slidably engageable with respective legs of the lug. A horn of electrically conductive material projects from the body for connection to a bypass conductor forming at least part of an electrical path for bypassing the electric meter. The screw is threadable through a screw opening in the connector to a position in which the screw is adapted to contact said power line in the saddle of the lug.

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Photograph of Milbank Meter Socket comprising a Milbank Bypass Lug, not dated, 1 page.
Photograph of Durham Bypass Connector removed from Durham J-Style Lug, not dated, 1 page (reference 21 is a photograph of Durham Bypass Connector received in Durham J-Style Lug).
Photograph of Durham Bypass Connector received in Durham J-Style Lug, not dated, 1 page.
Photograph of T&B Meter Socket comprising a T&B J-Style Lug, not dated, 1 page.

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