Patent ID: 7595455

Claim:
A device for bonding a grounding electrode conductor to (a) the metal enclosure (such as) of an electric service box in conformance to the National Electric Code (of 2002) and the Underwriter's Lab Manual for connectors and grounding equipment comprising: a) a grounding electrode having a grounding electrode conductor affixed thereto, said conductor extending from said grounding electrode to said enclosure, b) said enclosure having an inlet to which a metal sleeve connector assembly can be affixed, said conductor having an aperture thereat for receiving said conductor and including a two part tapered sleeve having a smooth external surface, each said part being separate and detached before assembly, a threaded fitting having one end tapered in conformance with the taper of the sleeve, a nut inserted thereover, said nut compressing said fitting and said sleeve with a minimum torque of 150 inch pounds around said conductor as it is rotated toward said service box, said fitting and said sleeve being in electrical contact with said conductor, c) a flange integral with the fitting and located adjacent an outer side of said enclosure, said fitting's extending into said enclosure being limited by said flange, said conductor assembly being secured to said enclosure by a lock nut, said conductor having an end that passes through said aperture in said sleeve and being fastened to a bus bar in said enclosure, d) said press sleeve connector assembly and said conductor being rated for a minimum of short time test current and fault current.