Patent ID: 8656789

Claim:
An adapter assembly for use with a utility meter having a pointer rotationally coupled to an index, the adapter assembly comprising: (a) a magnet receiving portion comprising: (i) a front surface and at least one cavity located on the front surface for receiving a magnet; and (ii) a generally hemispherical base portion extending from a back surface of the magnet receiving portion, the base portion comprising a first gap, a second gap, and an opening configured to receive the pointer, the opening positioned generally between the first gap and the second gap; (b) a clip comprising: (i) a front surface; (ii) a back surface; (iii) two arms that are shaped and sized to be received within the first gap and the second gap of the magnet receiving portion; and (iv) a cavity formed between the front surface of the clip and the back surface of the clip that is configured to receive a base of the pointer.