Electric meter with desired seating torque

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5473504
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08364108

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An electric meter has reduced torque needed during relative rotation of a cover and base during a predetermined portion of rotation between initial and locked positions to thereby facilitate securing of the cover and base together at a predetermined seating torque. The torque reduction is preferably provided by a plurality of base ridges connected to the base mating surface adjacent respective clip receiving slots, and a plurality of cover projections connected to the cover mating surface. The cover projections slidably contact adjacent base ridges on the base mating surface to thereby reduce friction during the portion of rotation between the initial and locked positions. A gasket is preferably positioned between the base mating surface and the cover mating surface.

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY1 NEUMANN WAY EVENDALE OH 45215

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Horan, Patrick J Dover, NH 8 127
Miller, David J South Berwick, ME 152 2892

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