Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system comprising an enclosure structure configured to restrict access to an electrical meter. The system can comprise a meter cover configured to cover and/or restrict access to the meter. One of the meter cover and the enclosure structure can comprise an op
Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system comprising an enclosure structure configured to restrict access to an electrical meter. The system can comprise a meter cover configured to cover and/or restrict access to the meter. One of the meter cover and the enclosure structure can comprise an opposing pair of prongs. Each of the prongs can be configured to be received by a corresponding dogleg slot from a pair of dogleg slots. Each of the prongs, when engaged with the corresponding dogleg slot, can be configured to restrain motion of the meter cover.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system comprising: an enclosure structure configured to restrict access to an electrical meter, said enclosure structure defining a plurality of sides, said plurality of sides comprising a meter access side, said meter access side defining a meter port, access to an inside
What is claimed is: 1. A system comprising: an enclosure structure configured to restrict access to an electrical meter, said enclosure structure defining a plurality of sides, said plurality of sides comprising a meter access side, said meter access side defining a meter port, access to an inside of said enclosure structure from said meter access side adapted to be restricted by a pull section cover; a meter cover configured to cover said meter port; one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure comprising an opposing pair of prongs, each of said prongs configured to be received by a corresponding dogleg slot from a pair of dog leg slots of one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, each of said pair of dogleg slots a substantially "L"-shaped channel defining a first axis between a vertex and a centerline of an opening of the channel, the "L"-shaped channel defining a second axis between the vertex and a base centerline of the "L"-shaped channel, the first axis intersecting the second axis at an angle between approximately 45 degrees and approximately 135 degrees, at least one of said prongs defining a prong axis substantially parallel to a plane defined by said meter access side, each of said dogleg slots comprised in one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, each of said prongs, when engaged with said corresponding dogleg slot, configured to restrain motion of said meter cover in a direction substantially perpendicular to said prong axis, said meter cover configured to receive a fastener configured to restrain rotational motion of said meter cover substantially about said prong; and a portion of one of said meter cover and said pull section cover adapted to overlap said meter cover or said pull section cover such that said meter cover is restricted from opening more than approximately ¼ inch in a direction substantially perpendicular to said prong axis when said pull section cover is operatively coupled to said enclosure structure. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising: said fastener. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a base panel configured to receive said electrical meter. 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a base panel configured to receive said electrical meter; and a plurality of fasteners configured to mount said electrical meter in said enclosure structure. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a base panel configured to receive said electrical meter, said base panel comprising an opening configured to be mounted to a supporting surface. 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a mounting bracket configured to receive said fastener. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein said enclosure structure defines an opening configured to receive an electrical wire. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure comprises a second prong configured to be received by a second dogleg slot, said second dogleg slot comprised in one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, one of said second prong and said second dogleg slot on an opposing surface of said meter cover relative to one of a first prong of said opposing pair of prongs and a first dogleg slot of said pair of dogleg slots. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein a first dogleg slot of said pair of dogleg slots is more than approximately ten percent wider than a diameter of a first prong of said pair of prongs. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein a first dogleg slot of said pair of dogleg slots defines a chamfered opening. 11. A method comprising: providing a meter cover configured to cover a meter port of an enclosure structure, said enclosure structure configured to restrict access to an electrical meter, said enclosure structure defining a plurality of sides, said plurality of sides comprising a meter access side, access to an inside of said enclosure structure from said meter access side adapted to be restricted by a pull section cover, said meter access side defining the meter port, one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure comprising an opposing pair of prongs, each of said prongs configured to be received by a corresponding dogleg slot from a pair of dogleg slots of one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, each of said pair of dogleg slots a substantially "L"-shaped channel defining a first axis between a vertex and a centerline of an opening of the channel, the "L"-shaped channel defining a second axis between the vertex and a base centerline of the "L"-shaped channel, the first axis intersecting the second axis at an angle between approximately 45 degrees and approximately 135 degrees, at least one of said pair of prongs defining a prong axis substantially parallel to a plane defined by said meter access side, each of said dogleg slots comprised in one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, each of said prongs, when engaged with said corresponding dogleg slot, configured in restrain motion of said meter cover in a direction substantially perpendicular to said prong axis, said meter cover configured to receive a fastener configured to restrain rotational motion of said meter cover substantially about said prong axis, and a portion of one of said meter cover and said pull section cover adapted to overlap said meter cover or said pull section cover such that said meter cover is restricted from opening more than approximately ¼ inch in a direction substantially perpendicular to said prong axis when said pull section cover is operatively coupled to said enclosure structure. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: obtaining said electrical meter. 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising: installing said electrical meter in said enclosure structure. 14. The method of claim 11, further comprising: installing said meter cover on said enclosure structure. 15. The method of claim 11, further comprising: removing said meter cover from an installed position on said enclosure structure. 16. The method of claim 11, further comprising: installing a prong of said pair of prongs on said meter cover. 17. The method of claim 11, further comprising: installing a dogleg slot of said pair of dogleg slots on said meter cover. 18. A device comprising: a meter cover configured to cover a meter port of an enclosure structure, said enclosure structure configured to restrict access to an electrical meter, said enclosure structure defining a plurality of sides, said plurality of sides comprising a meter access side, access to an inside of said enclosure structure from said meter access side adapted to be restricted by a pull section cover, said meter access side defining the meter port, one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure comprising an opposing pair of prongs, each of said prongs configured to be received by a corresponding dogleg slot from a pair of dogleg slots of one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, each of said pair of dogleg slots a substantially "L"-shaped channel defining a first axis between a vertex and a centerline of an opening of the channel, the "L"-shaped channel defining a second axis between the vertex and a base centerline of the "L"-shaped channel, the first axis intersecting the second axis at an angle between approximately 45 degrees and approximately 135 degrees, at least one of said pair of prongs defining a prong axis substantially parallel to a plane defined by said meter access side, each of said dogleg slots comprised in one of said meter cover and said enclosure structure, each of said prongs, when engaged with said corresponding dogleg slot, configured to restrain motion of said meter cover in a direction substantially perpendicular to said prong axis, said meter cover configured to receive a fastener configured to restrain rotational motion of said meter cover substantially about said prong axis, and a portion of one of said meter cover and said pull section cover adapted to overlap said meter cover or said pull section cover such that said meter cover is restricted from opening more than approximately ¼ inch in a direction substantially perpendicular to said prong axis when said pull section cover is operatively coupled to said enclosure structure.
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