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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2007
Applicant:
Robert G Bucciferro, Joliet, IL (US);
Inventor:
Robert G Bucciferro, Joliet, IL (US);
Assignee:
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 12/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A grounding apparatus for connecting electrical equipment to ground comprises a plate comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and first and second end portions. Typically, the plate is connected to opposing support legs, such that an open space is provided under the bottom surface of the plate. The top surface of the plate may comprise one or more raised surfaces and also define a plurality of apertures for use in securing one or more lugs to the plate. The grounding apparatus optionally comprises a port connected thereto and comprising an exterior surface defining an opening for receiving a plug.