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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 11, 1998
Marcus L Melane, Irving, TX (US);
Michael J Pisterzi, Plano, TX (US);
Edward G Mills, Prosper, TX (US);
Curtis L Hargroves, Double Oak, TX (US);
Alcatel USA Sourcing, L.P., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
A support structure for an electronic enclosure includes a base having a top wall, a bottom wall which is spaced apart from the top wall, a pair of spaced apart end walls disposed between the top and bottom walls, and a pair of spaced apart side walls disposed between the top and bottom walls. The walls are integrally attached and are disposed to form a hollow chamber. The top wall includes an aperture communicating with the chamber. Ballast is disposed within the chamber and is adapted to be inserted into the chamber through the top wall aperture. The base may be formed of rotationally molded plastic material.