US Patent 7438607 Pedestal connector mounting holes

The present invention relates to a new and improved connector bar and techniques for making the same. The connector bar includes a metal body having side-by-side conductor ports, transverse threaded pedestal mount apertures, and set screw openings. The transverse threaded pedestal mount apertures extend completely through the body of the connector bar and are adapted for attachment to a pedestal box. The set screw openings are adapted to each receive a set screw for securing a conductor in one of the conductor ports. Preferably, the transverse threaded pedestal mount apertures and set screw openings are formed from the same side of the connector bar.