Abstract: Interconnection meter socket adapters are provided. An interconnection meter socket adapter comprises a housing enclosing a set of electrical connections. The interconnection meter socket adapter may be configured to be coupled to a standard distribution panel and a standard electric meter, thereby establishing connections between a distribution panel and a user such that electrical power may be delivered to the user while an electrical meter measures the power consumption of the user. A power regulation module is disposed between the interconnection meter socket adapter, and configured to selectively connect one or more energy sources or energy sinks.

Abstract: An improved electric power metering device that can be installed directly to and in line with the distribution line owned by a utility company or energy provider, whether for overhead or underground distribution lines. The improved electric power metering device according to the present invention thus solves many of the issues presented by prior art electricity meters that are installed in or on an individual consumer's premises, such as liability distribution and the potential for injury to the consumer or damage to the metering device based on the proximity of the metering device to the property of the consumer. The improved electric power metering device of the present invention may also be advantageously applied to the electricity distribution grid at various points that prior art meters may not be convenient or possible to install, such that service metering or RSS can be enacted at strategic points in the grid.

Abstract: An electric meter socket assembly includes a neutral-ground support and a neutral-ground terminal. The neutral-ground support includes a support body having a mounting surface and a support connector at the mounting surface of the body. The neutral-ground terminal includes a terminal body having a rear, an opening for receiving a neutral conductor, and a terminal connector at the rear of the terminal body configured to mate with the support connector such that the neutral-ground terminal is attachable to the neutral-ground support without use of a separate fastener.

Abstract: An electric base, an electric gateway, and an electric gateway body are provided. The electric base includes: an electric base body, where two guide holes for passing cables in an electric grid are arranged in the electric base body, an output end for outputting a voltage of the cables is arranged on the electric base body and protrudes from the electric base body, and a conductor structure is nested in the electric base body to connect the cables and the output end. The foregoing electric base can output power to enable the electric gateway body to operate, thereby effectively saving the cost of an electric gateway in the prior art, and meanwhile expanding the application scope of an electric gateway.

Abstract: Techniques for the construction and use of cable protectors are described herein. The cable protectors may be used to protect cables in a wide variety of applications, locations and environments, including a utility (e.g., water or gas) metering application. In one example, the cable protector may protect a cable connecting a water meter to a radio. The cable protector may be constructed of a ribbon of durable material (e.g., stainless steel) configured as a helix. The helix may define a central channel through which the cable may pass. The cable protector may have spacing between adjacent turns of the helix that are too narrow to allow attack of the cable by animals. Exact dimensions may depend largely on a size of a cable to protect, and an environment and use of the cable.

Abstract: An intelligent electronic device having a terminal assembly for coupling the IED, e.g., a revenue meter, to a meter mounting socket. The assembly includes a housing including a generally planar, rigid base, the base including at least one opening and at least one circuit board having at least one electrically conducting terminal surface mounted thereon, the at least one electrically conducting terminal extending through the at least one opening of the base to mate with at least one matching jaw of a detachable meter mounting device coupled to the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A digital electrical power and energy meter integrates a primary processing module and a user interface module onto a single printed circuit board to reduce overall meter size, assembly time, and cost.

Abstract: A system and method that offers the provision too rapidly and safely connect electrical generation sources, including inverters used by solar collecting panels, or wind turbines, and backup hydrocarbon fueled generators or any other supplemental power sources including storage batteries, fuel cells and future electric automobiles. Thus enabling the feeding of power to all circuits in the home or small business, not just isolated circuits in a structure. The system is compliant with electric codes, requires no costly rewiring inside the structure or in the electrical circuit panel and can be accomplished entirely from the outside of the home or small business adjacent to the electric service meter for the home or small business structure.

Abstract: An electricity meter comprises a single current sensor with a toroidal coil that has an inner bore extending substantially through the sensor. The meter also has two current conductors that form one of a pair of line-side blades of the meter. The electricity meter also has a disconnect switch with a pair of moveable contacts and a pair of fixed contacts. One of the pairs contacts is electrically connected to the current conductors. The other pair forms a respective load-side blade of the meter. One current conductor passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a first direction relative to its line-side blade and the other current conductor passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a substantially opposite direction relative to its line-side blade so that current passing through the conductors passes through the inner bore of the current sensor in a same direction.

Abstract: A watt-hour revenue socket block comprises at least three rising legs to allow the meter socket to step up or recess down depending on the orientation of the meter socket block. A cooperating meter socket enclosure has raised and lowered sections on the back wall to receive the rising legs to allow stepping up or recessing down of the meter socket. The meter socket has integral cap tracks to allow the cap to be moved to a position over the center of the meter socket block and be retained in that position by a tab while inserting the conductor in the lay in channel.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an electrical power meter, is disclosed. The electrical power meter includes a housing for containing electrical circuitry therein, the housing including at least one of voltage and current inputs, the housing including passages extending entirely therethrough, wherein the passages are configured to receive a CT lead therethrough, and wherein the CT leads are not electrically connected to the electrical circuitry therein; and a face plate operatively supported on a surface of the housing, wherein the face plate includes at least one of displays, indicators and buttons. It is envisioned that the through passages are located along a side of the housing.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an electrical power meter, is disclosed. The electrical power meter includes a housing for containing electrical circuitry therein, the housing including at least one of voltage and current inputs, the housing including passages extending entirely therethrough, wherein the passages are configured to receive a CT lead therethrough, and wherein the CT leads are not electrically connected to the electrical circuitry therein; and a face plate operatively supported on a surface of the housing, wherein the face plate includes at least one of displays, indicators and buttons. It is envisioned that the through passages are located along a side of the housing.

Abstract: A socket assembly for a meter center including a plurality of meters is provided having a plate member and plural jaw assemblies. The plate member includes apertures for housing the jaw assemblies and structures associated with each of the apertures which function to both assist in initial alignment of the jaw assemblies during installation as well as to provide lateral support to, and maintain alignment of, the jaw assemblies after installation. The plate member further includes protrusions extending inwardly from the side walls of the apertures. The protrusions engage openings in side portions of the jaw assemblies.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an electrical power meter, is disclosed. The electrical power meter includes a housing for containing electrical circuitry therein, the housing including at least one of voltage and current inputs, the housing including passages extending entirely therethrough, wherein the passages are configured to receive a CT lead therethrough, and wherein the CT leads are not electrically connected to the electrical circuitry therein; and a face plate operatively supported on a surface of the housing, wherein the face plate includes at least one of displays, indicators and buttons. It is envisioned that the through passages are located along a side of the housing.

Abstract: A meter center includes three feeder bus bars, three supply bus bars, each supply bus bar being electrically connected to a corresponding feeder bus bar, and a number of meter socket assemblies. Each meter socket assembly includes two bus jumpers, each bus jumper including a first end and a second end, the second end of a first bus jumper being selectively electrically connected to a first supply bus bar, the second end of a different second bus jumper being selectively electrically connected to a different second supply bus bar, two load bus bars, insulative support members coupled to a number of the supply bus bars, the insulative support members including a first end coupled to the bus jumpers and an opposite second end supporting the load bus bars, and a meter socket including terminals electrically connected to the first ends of the bus jumpers and to the load bus bars.

Abstract: A quick change mechanism is provided for a meter socket assembly including a base member structured to be coupled to a meter, a number of electrical bus members extending outwardly from the base member, and at least one electrical connector electrically connectable to a corresponding one of the electrical bus members. The quick change mechanism includes a foundation and a receiving portion disposed generally opposite and distal from the foundation and including a number of apertures. Each aperture receives a corresponding one of the electrical bus members. Resilient protrusions extend outwardly from the receiving portion and are operable between an undeflected position in which the resilient protrusion secures the electrical connector on such electrical bus member, and a deflected position in which the resilient protrusion is deflected away from the electrical connector in order that the electrical connector is removable from such electrical bus member.

Abstract: An improved electrical equipment enclosure includes an electrical enclosure, electrical equipment in said electrical enclosure, said electrical equipment including one or more devices requiring a network connection to devices outside of said enclosure, and a network port mounted to said enclosure and accessible from externally of said enclosure and operatively coupled with said equipment requiring a network connection inside of said enclosure, for connecting said equipment with equipment outside of said enclosure.

Abstract: An external wire coupler is attachable to a housing of an electrical service apparatus mountable in a watthour meter socket by a slide-in or snap-in connection. An access control member is carried within the coupler for controlling access through the coupler to the interior of the socket adapter. A cover may be releasibly attached to an open end of the coupler to close access to the interior of the coupler.

Abstract: An underground combination service entrance apparatus for temporary and permanent service comprising two enclosures. A utility enclosure contains a meter socket and the second enclosure contains a breaker panel. The breaker panel on the customer side and the meter on the utility side meet NEC requirements and the local utility company regulations. An optional section in the utility enclosure provides a raceway space for routing wiring. Knockout holes are provided on the utility enclosure for installation of a hub for running wires to and from the service apparatus. The enclosures can be semi-flushed mounted. The two enclosures are isolated from each other, fastened together, and mounted on a wall. A removable hood is provided to weatherproof the customer enclosure for temporary use.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a liquid crystal display having a length, a width and a thickness. The arrangement further includes an integrally formed housing having a display receptacle, the display receptacle including retention members operable to retain the liquid crystal display in length, width and thickness dimensions. The arrangement also includes a flexible conductor device operably connected between the liquid crystal display and a circuit board.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an electrical power meter, is disclosed. The electrical power meter includes a housing for containing electrical circuitry therein, the housing including at least one of voltage and current inputs, the housing including passages extending entirely therethrough, wherein the passages are configured to receive a CT lead therethrough, and wherein the CT leads are not electrically connected to the electrical circuitry therein; and a face plate operatively supported on a surface of the housing, wherein the face plate includes at least one of displays, indicators and buttons. It is envisioned that the through passages are located along a side of the housing.

Abstract: A removable spacing stabilizer for a jaw meter bus assembly having two pairs of generally parallel flat, elongated busses, each bus having a cantilevered second leg. The removable spacing stabilizer includes a generally planar member made from a generally rigid, non-conductive material. The planar member has a positioning slot for each of the bus cantilevered second legs. Whereby the planar member may be coupled to said jaw meter bus assembly with each bus cantilevered leg disposed in a positioning slot and whereby the bus cantilevered legs are held in a selected orientation.

Abstract: A preferred method for electrically connecting a first and a second component includes inserting a wire pin through a through hole formed in the first component so that a first portion of the wire pin is located within the through hole and a second portion of the wire pin is located within a retaining feature formed at least in part by the second component. The preferred method also includes moving one of the first and the second components in relation to the other of the first and the second components so that the wire pin resiliently deflects thereby establishing a first contact force between the first portion of the wire and the first component, and a second contact force between the second portion of the wire and the second component.

Abstract: A service entrance includes a post section, a service section, and a neutral bus disposed therebetween. The post section includes a first opening and a second opening, and is adapted to receive an electrical supply wire having a supply power wire and a supply neutral wire. The service section is disposed at the post section, and includes a third opening and a fourth opening, wherein the third opening is juxtaposed the first opening and the fourth opening is juxtaposed the second opening. The neutral bus, having a first end at the post section and a second end at the service section, is disposed passing through the second and fourth openings. The first end of the neutral bus is adapted to electrically connect with the supply neutral wire.

Abstract: An electronic energy meter and its package is described in which the meter package has a reduced number of parts, and the main circuit board assembly has the metering electronics on board, thereby eliminating the need for flying leads and point-to-point wiring within the package. The energy meter includes a first enclosure portion, a circuit board assembly for performing metering functions, a partial terminal block, and a second enclosure portion. The first and second enclosure portions are mateable with each other to form a meter package, in which the circuit board assembly and partial terminal block are at least partially contained within the meter package.

Abstract: An in-plane fuse adapter provides a thin housing that may be received by a standard terminal block to present side surfaces conforming substantially to the width of the terminal block relay allowing other terminal blocks to be closely abutted to the left and right side of the terminal block relay when it is attached to a connector rail.

Abstract: A distribution board enabling a watt-hour meter mounted thereon to be easily replaced without interrupting the supply of primary electric power to a consumer's house is disclosed. The distribution board includes a socket terminal block having a plurality of socket terminal connectors, each having a pair of wire-connector terminals and a plug-connector terminal extending from the conjunction portion between the pair of wire-connector terminals, and a power-converting plug having a plurality of plug terminals to be connected to the plug-connector terminals of the socket terminal connectors and connected to each other by plug-connecting wires. Primary electric power from drop wires is directly transmitted to indoor power wires when the power-converting plug is coupled to the socket terminal block to cause the plug terminals to be connected to the plug-connector terminals.

Abstract: An electrically conductive lug for use with a meter socket for a watt-hour meter, which permits the meter to have integral line and load buses. The lug provides an electrical connection between the meter socket and each wire, and it provides mechanical support for the wire. Because the lug serves as both a supporting and a conducting device, the invention eliminates the need for separate wire connectors, bussing, molded insulative bus supports and/or additional connecting lugs. Therefore, the numerous parts previously susceptible to damage or failure under normal operation loads, were eliminated, making construction of the meter assembly more efficient.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for mounting or dismounting a device on a mounting surface, for example, the mounting surface of a rail, a molded clip or the like. The apparatus includes a body. To accommodate attachment of the apparatus to the rail, at least a portion of the body can be movably positioned adjacent to the mounting surface. The apparatus also includes a locating feature connected with the body. The locating feature includes a first position that maintains a position of the body during a manufacturing operation and a second position that allows the body to move between an open position and a closed position, for example, after the manufacturing operation has been completed.

Abstract: A surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed on a switchboard. The surface mounted panel adapter is designed to attach to the back of a switchboard, and to expose a meter socket which is mounted on the front wall of the surface mounted panel adapter and which is exposed through the front wall of the switchboard. A standard socket mounted electricity meter can be mounted in the meter socket through the opening in the switchboard. Electrical connections to the meter socket are made using at least one terminal strip mounted on the rear wall of the panel adapter, and readily accessible to an installer who is behind the switchboard panel.

Abstract: An adapter for converting a switchboard case for use with a socket mounted electricity meter uses a switchboard cradle which fits into a switchboard case, along with a meter socket which has been adapted so that it will fit into the front opening in the switchboard cradle, and which is mounted to a depth which permits the terminals of a socket meter to be fully engaged therein while the base of the socket meter overlies the front opening in the switchboard case and switchboard cradle. Electrical connections to the meter socket are made to the connection strips on the switchboard cradle, whereby no rewiring of the switchboard case will be required.

Abstract: An electrical service apparatus housing carries a plurality of line and load blade terminals and jaw contacts. Surge suppression elements are carried on a circuit board mountable within the housing and are connected to certain blade terminals and jaw contacts for conducting electrical surges to ground. Insulating barriers surround the jaw contacts and, also, fixedly position the circuit board in the housing. A switch element is energized when one of the surge suppression elements changes state and provides an externally transmittable signal indicative of the change in state of one of the surge suppression elements. An insulating safety shield surrounds the jaw contacts. A light transmissive guide carried on the shield has a first end disposed adjacent to a light source on the circuit board and an opposed second end visible exteriorly through the housing to provide an exteriorly visible indication of the state of the light source.

Abstract: A portable, reusable apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure with at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles may also be secured to the support structure. The apparatus may be configured to alternately connect to overhead and underground power supplies. A remote power supply apparatus is also disclosed. The remote power supply apparatus includes an electrical cord that is connectable to temporary electrical service. Systems that include these apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A clip structure for extracting electric signals for measurement, which is improved in accuracy and reliability, and which can be handled easily. In the clip structure, an operating member is rotatably supported in a hollow base member with one end projecting from the base member, and urged in a specified direction. A cylindrical member is provided at the front end of the base member. Elastic wires are stored in the cylindrical member and grip portions are formed in the front portions of the elastic wires, while the rear portions are fixed to a lower portion of the operating member. The grip portions are configured to project from the front end of the cylindrical member when pushed in a direction opposite to an urging force and rotated. A contact pin member is disposed at a lower portion of the base member. One end of the contact pin member is engaged with the rear end of the cylindrical member while the other end is projected from the base member.

Abstract: A surface mounted panel adapter for a socket mounted electricity meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed on a switchboard. The surface mounted panel adapter is designed to attach to the back of a switchboard, and to expose a meter socket which is mounted on the rear wall of the surface mounted panel adapter through the front wall of the switchboard. A standard socket mounted electricity meter can be mounted in the meter socket through the opening in the switchboard. Electrical connections to the meter socket can be either on the rear of the panel adapter, or on the bottom of the panel adapter.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure having at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles can also be secured to the support structure. The support structure can be a trailer so as to facilitate the ready transport of the apparatus. The apparatus can also include a temporary service pole securable to the support structure, with a first service line for connecting to an overhead power supply extending through the service pole to a transfer switch. A second service line that can be connected to an underground power supply also connects to the transfer switch. The transfer switch can be positioned to permit electricity to flow from one of the service lines into the meter base, then into the breaker box. From the breaker box, electricity can flow into the electrical receptacles to facilitate the use of electrical equipment. Methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A power transfer device adapted for interconnection with the electrical system of a building includes a cabinet, a set of switches mounted to the cabinet, and a first set of wires for connecting the switches to an electrical distribution panel associated with the building electrical system. The power transfer device includes a terminal compartment associated with the cabinet, a set of power input terminals located within the terminal compartment, and a cover removably connected to the cabinet for alternatively preventing and permitting access to the terminal compartment. The cover is provided with an optional power input and meter arrangement adapted to be interconnected with the power input terminals for selectively supplying and measuring levels of power provided from a source of auxiliary power connected to the power input terminals.

Abstract: A panel adapter for a socket meter allows a socket mounted electricity meter to be installed in a switchboard. The adapter is designed to attach to the back of the front of a switchboard, and it is substantially in the shape of a rectangular cube having a front wall and a rear wall. A meter socket is mounted to its rear wall, and the front wall has an opening which may have a diameter which is substantially the same as the front of the meter, or, alternatively, which is larger so as to enable a meter to be mounted in its socket through the opening. If the opening is larger than the meter, the adapter may, optionally, include a removable face plate to fill the space left by the larger opening. Embodiments of the panel adapter include data connectors on the rear wall, and adjustable length legs to allow for the installation of meters having differing lengths.

Abstract: A meter extender mount unit which is positioned between the ordinarily supplied electrical meter and the utility, meter mounting socket. The extender mount provides a male, push-in connection to the existing utility socket mount and the meter is received into female connectors on the opposite side thereof with a capture ring positively locking the meter to the extender mount. The frontal closure panel of the utility socket is designed to captured the extender without requiring a capture ring. A quick connect is provided directly on the extender mount for delivery of power to the meter socket from a remote. A control unit is provided between the generator and utility socket which insure activation of the generator following loss of power from the utility, insures generator shut off upon restoration of utility company power to prevent feedback of power to the utility line and allows or periodic testing of the generator to insure its operability.

Abstract: An arrangement for electrically connecting an electrical utility revenue meter to a meter base includes at least two current blades that have a width that is less than the standard predefined current blade width. The meter base has one of first and second vertical alignment mechanisms, said first and second vertical alignment mechanisms cooperating with electrical utility revenue meters having current blades of a standard predefined width for effecting proper registration of the electrical utility meter with respect to the meter base. The arrangement of the present invention includes at least first, second, third and fourth current blades. At least two current blades each have a first edge aligned in registration with the first vertical alignment mechanism, and at least two current blades each have a second edge aligned in registration with the second vertical alignment mechanism.

Abstract: Angle members forming the vertically extending supply buses in a meter center have arcuate offsets so that flanges on the ends of horizontally extending tenant buses form tenant stab contacts which are vertically aligned with supply stab contacts on straight sections of the outwardly projecting flanges of the supply bus angle members. Meter socket assemblies have double ended fastenerless meter jaws one pair of which plug onto the supply bus stab contacts and another pair of which plug onto the tenant bus stab contacts, and into which the meters are plugged. The double ended fastenerless meter jaws are fabricated from a pair of elongated flat members having end sections bent back on and diverging from straight center sections, and terminal sections which extend toward each other from the end sections and converge slightly toward the center sections. Spring clips clamp the terminal sections of the pair of elongated members in compliant confronting relationship to form the double ended fastenerless meter jaws.

Abstract: A modular electrical service riser includes an elongated conduit that is extended into a raised operating position and retracted into a transport position. The elongated conduit is substantially linear so as to avoid bending the cables in the conduit. The riser includes a novel meter fitting/disconnect that allows the riser to be used with overhead or underground utility company power lines or an overhead or underground customer subfeed. When the riser is used with a utility company power line, the meter is used. When the riser is used with a customer subfeed, the meter is bypassed. The riser can be moved from site to site without incurring extensive hardware and labor costs at each site because it can be used with four different types of power sources.

Abstract: A meter stack wherein each single phase meter base in the meter stack can be selectively connected in the field to any one of the A-B, A-C or B-C phase combinations of the vertical three phase bus bars in the meter stack by moving only the meter base line connectors. The vertical bus bars of the meter stack lie in a common plane and are equally spaced apart from one another. The vertical center line of each meter base in the meter stack coincides with the center line of the center vertical bus bar of the meter stack. Each of the two line side terminals of each meter base is associated with one of the outside vertical bus bars, and is located approximately half way between it's associated outside vertical bus bar and the center bus bar. A generally "Z" shaped line connector attached to each of the line terminals can be easily rotated between its associated outside bus bar and the center bus bar, thus easily allowing a change in the A-B, A-C or B-C phase combinations of each meter base.

Abstract: The cooling apparatus (20) of the present invention is suitable for cooling electronic devices (22), and comprises a thermoelectric cooler (24) having a hot surface (26) and a cold surface (28), the cold surface (28) in thermal contact with an electronic device (22). A fluid circulator (30) is in thermal contact with the hot surface (26) of the thermoelectric cooler (24), and is capable of flowing heat transfer fluid (32) therein for transporting heat from the hot surface (26) of the thermoelectric cooler (24) to an environment remote from the electronic device (22). A thermal insulator (34) is provided for thermally isolating the electronic device (22) from a contiguous electrical circuit (36), so that the electronic device (22) is cooled substantially without condensation forming on the electronic device (22) or contiguous electrical circuit (36).

Abstract: A clamp jaw/lever bypass meter socket includes an insulative base and a plurality of line and load end jaw-type releasable contacts for receiving the blades of a meter. Each of the contacts includes a stationary contact and a movable contact pivotally coupled to the stationary contact. The meter socket also includes a spring biasing said movable contact to be in a clamped position with the stationary contact. The meter socket includes a meter bypass having bypass cams coupled to a manually rotatable shaft. The bypass cams are movable from an operating position whereby the jaw-type contacts one clamped and current flows through a meter and a bypass position in which the bypass cams are electrically shorting the line and load contacts for the same phase for changing or testing a meter without service interruption. Both the stationary and movable contacts are a one-piece construction. The movable contacts include supplemental contact arms so that current is divided between the stationary and movable contacts.

Abstract: An instrument panel with meters/indicating lamps and their drive circuits implemented therein, a centralized control circuit board provided with control circuits for vehicle-mounted electric equipment including the meters/indicating lamps, and an electric junction box for distributing power sources and input/output signals for the vehicle-mounted electric equipment and for integrating ground wires, are gathered and integrally united. Electric wiring and installation of electric instruments such as an instrument panel in the dashboard portion of an automobile are facilitated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a meter socket arrangement wherein a tubular bus is coupled between each planar bus bar connected to the power source and meter input terminals for transporting electrical power from the planar bus bars to their respective meter input terminals. This invention also provides a novel boot for connection between the tubular bus and the planar bus bar to provide improved electrical connection between the bus bar and the tubular bus. The present invention may be utilized in any meter socket arrangement, including meter socket arrangements used in combination service entrance devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination service entrance device which contains a common enclosure that is divided by a center barrier into a first section for housing a watt-hour meter socket and a second section for housing a panel board containing at least two service disconnects. The meter socket provides power for use at least two output terminals. A separate connector having at least two connection points in a first plane and at least one connection point in a second plane is coupled to each of the socket meter output terminals. Substantially flexible insulated conductors are coupled to the connection points in the connectors and the service disconnects to provide power to the service disconnects.

Abstract: A watthour meter adapter includes jaw contacts for receiving blade terminals of a plug-in watthour meter. Apertures formed in an annular side wall of the adapter housing receive external line and load conductors therethrough. A terminal block disposed within the annular side wall at a lower portion of the housing receives the external line and load conductors as well as internal electrical conductors connected at opposite ends to the jaw contacts. A slot formed in a bottom wall of the housing receives a fastener to mount the housing to an external support surface. The terminal block and terminal connections as well as the mounting fastener are completely contained within and covered by a watthour meter when a watthour meter is mounted on the adapter.

Abstract: A housing includes a base with blade terminals insertable into jaw contacts in an electrical watthour meter socket. First and second watthour meter receiving shells are mounted on the housing, each having a pair of line jaw contacts connected in parallel to each other and to line blade terminals in the base. Electrical conductors extend from the load jaw contacts in one of the shells to a junction box mounted on the housing to provide a connection to an external electrical conductor. An electrical power disconnect device is mounted in one of the shells, and is connected in series by conductors between the line jaw contacts in both shells. The power disconnect device includes a movable external member having an end portion which slidably extends through the side wall of one of the shells. In one embodiment, the end portion is a separate rod which is biased into contact with the movable member.