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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2010
Charles Feldman, Flushing, NY (US);
Costas Magoulas, Jefferson Station, NY (US);
Joseph Princiotta, Manalapan, NJ (US);
Lawrence Nardo, Brooklyn, NY (US);
Charles Feldman, Flushing, NY (US);
Costas Magoulas, Jefferson Station, NY (US);
Joseph Princiotta, Manalapan, NJ (US);
Lawrence Nardo, Brooklyn, NY (US);
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A meter disconnect adapter is provided that allows a utility meter to be connected to a meter socket while electrical service is disconnected to a facility. The meter disconnect adapter includes housing having an interior area. A plurality of terminals are coupled to the housing. Each terminal includes a stab portion and a jaw portion. The stab portion is sized to provide less than rated current flow to the utility meter. The jaw portion is sized to facilitate the coupling of the meter to the adapter. Use of this adapter enables the terminals to transfer only enough current to power the electrical meter whereby the utility may monitor and verify that no electrical power is being consumed.