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Utility meter pedestal

US4864467A · kind A · utility

31Cited by
3References
14Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 1988
Grant dateSep 5, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53174
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A utility meter mounting pedestal for use in providing underground utility service, particularly electric service, to a construction site after a foundation has been constructed but before a building has been erected upon the foundation. The pedestal comprises a vertical L channel post, flat steel upper and lower plates secured to the post at the opposite ends thereof. The upper plate carries a utility meter box and the lower plate is nailed to the front surface of the building foundation. A foundation anchor strap is adjustably secured to the post between the ends thereof and is nailed to and in overlying relationship with the top surface of the foundation.

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