Apparatus, system and method for securing an enclosure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10823760
APP PUB NO 20140213090A1
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13751136

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The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system including a ring and fracturable locking system, in some embodiments, and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking sealing ring includes at least an annular band, wherein a body portion of the annular band includes at least a first band portion and a second band portion, and wherein the first band portion includes at least a first ring end and the second band portion includes at least a second ring end. A first tab is disposed on the first ring end and includes at least a connector member. A second tab is disposed on the second ring end with the second tab including at least a receiver member, and wherein the connector member is adapted for connection with the receiver member. A fracturable retainer is provided including at least a body defining a passageway therethrough, wherein the passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the first and second tabs, and wherein the fracturable retainer is adapted to inhibit access to at least the connector.

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DEWALCH TECHNOLOGIES INC6850 WYNNWOOD LANE HOUSTON TX 77008

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DeWalch, Donald Mark Houston, US 5 3
Holcomb, James Michael Houston, US 12 18
Palthi, Aditya Kumar Houston, US 21 18
Todd,, II Tyler Dean Houston, US 35 42

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