Universal Service Enclosure
a technology of universal service and enclosure, which is applied in the direction of substation/switching arrangement details, construction, buildings, etc., can solve the problems of unsightly and often hazardous collection of mismatched and odd sized pipes, service conduits, meters, and junction boxes around the exterior of homes
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-08-11
RENFELDT STEVEN V
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The present invention is a universal service enclosure that can be easily installed in existing houses, buildings, or business structures. It provides a visually appealing and centralized entry point for all exterior service connections to that building. This enclosure can accommodate various types of services such as current, satellite, phone, data, and future services. It also includes a home security system service box and can be used for solar and wind power entry points. This invention offers a convenient and organized solution for integrating exterior service connections with existing structures.
Problems solved by technology
As a result, service conduit, pipes, meters, and junction boxes are inconsistently placed around a home's exterior.
This leaves an unsightly collection of mismatched and odd sized pipes, panels and junction boxes, which is unsightly and often hazardous.
None however have addressed the need to centralize all of the service boxes and entry points in a single organized universal service enclosure and system, which is easily located, easily accessible, can accommodate future service connections, and matches or complements the overall appearance of the service entry area to the home or building which it is attached to.
Currently there is no centralized access point and enclosure such as a universal service enclosure, that maintains and compliments the existing exterior façade and finish of a home or business structure.
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[0043]Referring now to the invention in more detail, FIG. 1 represents the “Generic” or “Basic” version of the present invention from various perspectives or views. It is a one piece design made by but not limited to, a thermoforming method, injection molded method, or resin casting method, with various ultraviolet stabilized plastic products suitable for long term exterior exposure to various climatic weather conditions. The included dimensions in FIG. 1 are based upon prevalent U.S. Standard Building Codes for electric utility meter placement. The chosen dimensions have been found to sufficiently enclose and cover a majority of the existing meters and service junctions currently attached to individual homes. These dimensions can be altered to accommodate individual city or state codes, along with future changes in building codes, or home design.
[0044]FIG. 2 represents the “Generic” or “Basic” version of the present invention from various perspectives or views. As FIG. 2-c and FIG....
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A universal services enclosure system, with a centralizing universal back panel, and universal enclosure, which attaches to a house or building, is designed to centralize, enclose, and visually hide, all current and future exterior service boxes, utility connections, and junction points to that building, in a manner that matches and / or complements the existing exterior façade and finish of that house or building.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableTECHNICAL FIELD[0004]The present invention is associated with the residential and light commercial construction industry. It generally relates to a universal enclosure for all utilities and services that enter a structure or building. More specifically, it provides a central point of entry and enclosure for placement of, and access to, all service connections to a home or building, and is designed in manner to match, enhance, and complement the existing façade and finish of the home or building to which it is attached.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]The standing convention for the placement of utility and service entry points to a home or building are only partially regulated by utility companies, city, and county building codes. As ...
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CPCE04B1/34815E04F19/00H02B1/50E04H1/1238
Inventor RENFELDT, STEVEN V.
Owner RENFELDT STEVEN V