System and method for mounting components within a utility meter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9024621
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13436821

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An embodiment of a system includes a utility meter having an enclosure, a first component and a second component in the enclosure, and a mounting assembly configured to couple the first and second components together in the enclosure. The mounting assembly includes a first mount having first and second prongs disposed about an intermediate space, a second mount configured to extend bi-directionally into the intermediate space between the first and second prongs in opposite first and second directions, and a snap-fit fastener. The snap-fit fastener includes first and second snap portions configured to bi-directionally engage one another in the opposite first and second directions to secure the first and second mounts.

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ACLARA METERS LLCC/O SUN CAPITAL PARTNERS INC 5200 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE SUITE 600 BOCA RATON FL 33486

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nahar, Rathindra Suwanee, US 18 324

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