Electricity: conductors and insulators – Boxes and housings – Hermetic sealed envelope type
Patent
1995-03-20
1997-09-02
Kincaid, Kristine L.
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Boxes and housings
Hermetic sealed envelope type
174 65R, 220 38, H02G 308, H02G 318
Patent
active
056635257
ABSTRACT:
A 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.
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Kincaid Kristine L.
Patel Dhiru
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