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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 1992
Filed:
Apr. 02, 1991
Danny R Williams, Houston, TX (US);
Wendell L Brockett, Houston, TX (US);
Houston Industries Incorporated, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for installing and/or removing an electrical power meter with an electrical power distribution box the apparatus includes a sleeve which slides over the protective cover of the meter. Clips or other engaging members which releasably engage an outer ring bout the meter are formed at one end of the sleeve. An unlocking collar is mounted about the sleeve to unlock the clip when the meter is being removed. A hand grip for a user is mounted at an opposite end of the sleeve. A transparent, shatterproof cover is mounted in the sleeve at the end where the grip is located. Vent ports are provided in the sleeve to permit outlet of any gases.