Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
174005000 | ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD PROTECTIVE DEVICES | 25 |
20080217053 | Insulation barrier for high voltage power lines and method of installation of same - The present invention relates to an insulated barrier preventing wildlife from simultaneously contacting an electrically energized and an electrically grounded surface, comprising: electrically insulated radially and axially extending members forming an hexagonal web having a first hexagonal rib that defines an opening offset from the geometric center of the barrier; and an insertion slot extending from an outer portion of said barrier to the offset opening for movement of said barrier onto electrical equipment utilizing and installation grip area for engagement with a gripping portion of an installation tool. | 09-11-2008 |
20090126990 | RETRACTABLE CONTACT POST SHIELD AND METHOD - An electronic device having one or more contact posts is disclosed having a sleeve slidably mounted around the contact post and lockable by a push-push latching system in a retracted position in which the sleeve is below an upper end of the contact post and an extended position in which the sleeve extends around and covers the upper end of the contact post. The sleeve and contact post may have respective apertures extending transversely therethrough, which are aligned when the sleeve is slightly retracted to receive a probe. Alternatively, an ECG electrode clip may engage an end of the contact post when it is exposed by the sleeve being in the retracted position. | 05-21-2009 |
20090266605 | HIGH VOLTAGE VALVE GROUP WITH INCREASED BREAKDOWN STRENGTH - A high voltage assembly including a valve group and a shield connected to the valve group. A resistor is connected between the shield and the valve group The assembly provides an increased breakdown strength and DC withstand level. | 10-29-2009 |
20090294170 | Systems for Efficient Insulation of Electrical Structures - An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions may be used separately or in combination. The deterrent extensions may protrude in various configurations from the above-mentioned saddle to inhibit, deter, or insulate animals contracting structures. Also possible is an insulator cap with spiral conductor covers. | 12-03-2009 |
20100218988 | Wildlife Flashover Preventer for High Voltage Electrical Transmission Structures - A conventional grounded steel tower, or other structure, supports multiple wires (e.g., 6) carrying multi-phase high voltage electricity (e.g., >100 kV). Each wire is supported by a ceramic insulator connected to a horizontal arm of the structure, where an angled strut helps support the arm. There are usually three tiers of wires. The closest distance between a wire and ground is typically between the wire and an angled strut below the wire, where the angled strut helps support a lower-tier wire. A guard formed of a dielectric is affixed to and covers the lower portion of the steel strut as well as any steel that outward extends beyond the strut. The guard prevents flashover between a wire and the underlying grounded strut if a large bird perches on the guard, since the bird will not be grounded by the strut. | 09-02-2010 |
20110079423 | MRI COMPATIBLE IMPLANTABLE LEAD - An implantable lead is provided that includes a lead body configured to be implanted in a patient. The lead body has a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends and includes a connector assembly provided at the proximal end of the lead body. The connector assembly is configured to connect to an implantable medical device and includes an electrode provided proximate to the distal end of the lead body with the electrode configured to at least one of deliver stimulating pulses and sense electrical activity. A multi-layer coil is located within the lumen and extends at least partially along a length of the lead body. The coil includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented in an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along the length of the lead body. The multi-layer coil further includes a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. The multi-layer coil further includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented into an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along a length of the winding with a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083896 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES, MODULAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for an electrical insulator body includes at least three guard members serially connected to one another such that at least one of the guard members is moveable relative to the others. Each of the guard members has a respective shell body. The guard members are selectively movable between an open position, wherein the guard members are configured to receive the insulator body, and a closed position, wherein the shell bodies of the at least three guard members collectively form an enclosure defining a chamber to receive the insulator body such that at least a portion of the insulator body is enclosed by the enclosure. | 04-14-2011 |
20120279778 | Wildlife Flashover Preventer for High Voltage Electrical Transmission Structures - A conventional grounded steel tower, or other structure, supports multiple wires (e.g., 6) carrying multi-phase high voltage electricity (e.g., >100 kV). Each wire is supported by a ceramic insulator connected to a horizontal arm of the structure, where an angled strut helps support the arm. There are usually three tiers of wires. The closest distance between a wire and ground is typically between the wire and an angled strut below the wire, where the angled strut helps support a lower-tier wire. A guard formed of a dielectric is affixed to and covers the lower portion of the steel strut as well as any steel that outward extends beyond the strut. The guard prevents flashover between a wire and the underlying grounded strut if a large bird perches on the guard, since the bird will not be grounded by the strut. | 11-08-2012 |
20130087378 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A CUTOUT COVER - A method and system for a cutout cover are provided. The cutout cover system includes a hollow head portion including a throat portion including an opening oriented toward a cutout when installed on the cutout and a tab portion extending from the hollow head portion in a first direction, the tab portion including a slit extending through the tab portion to the hollow head portion and dividing the tab portion into two joinable halves. The cutout cover also includes a nose portion extending from the hollow head portion in a second direction, the second direction opposite the first direction, the nose portion including a diverging cross-section along the nose portion from a distal end of the nose portion towards the head portion, the nose portion including a substantially smooth linear surface. | 04-11-2013 |
20130220695 | Wildlife Guard Assemblies, Modular Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A wildlife guard assembly for an electrical insulator body includes at least three guard members serially connected to one another such that at least one of the guard members is moveable relative to the others. Each of the guard members has a respective shell body. The guard members are selectively movable between an open position, wherein the guard members are configured to receive the insulator body, and a closed position, wherein the shell bodies of the at least three guard members collectively form an enclosure defining a chamber to receive the insulator body such that at least a portion of the insulator body is enclosed by the enclosure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130299230 | High Voltage Cable and Insulator Shield - A plastic shield for a cable and insulator is described having a center section for covering the insulator. The center section has an opening at both its ends for the cable. Proximate each opening is a pivotable flange, where the flange pivots at one end of the flange. An arm extends from each of the cable openings of the center section, and each arm covers the cable exiting the center section. Each arm is pivotally attached to the other end of the associated flange. The length of the flange will typically be about 2-3 inches. The flange allows its associated arm to be moved over a wide range of lateral angles (e.g., up to 45 degrees) and allows the arms to have a lateral offset relative to the center line of the center section and insulator to accommodate a cable that is offset from the center line. | 11-14-2013 |
20140034380 | HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND INSULATOR SHIELD WITH FLEXIBLE ARM CONNECTOR - A plastic shield for a cable and insulator is described having a center section for covering the insulator. The center section has an opening at both its ends for the cable. Proximate each opening is a pivotable and bendable flange, where the flange pivots at one end of the flange and freely bends. An arm extends from each of the cable openings of the center section, and each arm covers the cable exiting the center section. Each arm is pivotally attached to the other end of the associated flange. The flange allows its associated arm to be moved over a wide range of horizontal and vertical angles (e.g., up to 45 degrees) and allows the arms to have a variable horizontal and vertical offset relative to the center line of the center section and insulator to accommodate a cable that is offset from the center line. | 02-06-2014 |
20140090885 | PORTABLE EQUIPOTENTIAL GRID - A portable grid for creating an equipotential zone that comprises at least two portable conductive elements. Each element comprises an electrically conducting platform forming a separation barrier with a working surface such as a ground surface. The elements may be joined electrically and mechanically. By joining multiple such elements, a variable size equipotential zone can be created. The portability of the zone is ensured as the zone can be disassembled to individual elements that can be carried and stored by the workers. | 04-03-2014 |
20140262485 | MOVABLY ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion comprises a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion comprises a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326496 | BOOM TIP COVER - A protector for a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the protector comprising: one or more walls having a boom tip enclosure side, an exterior side, and one or more terminal edges that define a boom tip entrance; and a guide shoulder contoured along the boom tip enclosure side to define an installation path for a part of the boom tip to contact and follow relative to the protector. A method of installing a protector on a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the method comprising: positioning the protector so that the boom tip is between one or more terminal edges of the protector, and a part of the boom tip is adjacent an initial portion of a guide shoulder contoured along a boom tip enclosure side of the protector; and advancing the protector into an installed position over the boom tip by allowing the part to follow an installation path defined by the guide shoulder. | 11-06-2014 |
20140360773 | Electrically Insulated Screen And Method Of Erecting An Electrically Insulated Screen - A method of erecting an electrically insulated screen for a metal scaffold in a defined area with live electrical cables, the method comprising the steps of: erecting a first portion of the screen to a first screen height along a first screen length in the defined area; affixing the first portion of the screen in place using a stabilising mechanism; and erecting a first portion of the scaffold to a first scaffold height and a first scaffold length, wherein: the first scaffold height does not exceed the first screen height, the first scaffold length does not exceed the first screen length, and the first portion of the scaffold is erected on a side of the first portion of the screen that is opposite to a side where the live electrical cables are located. | 12-11-2014 |
20150047896 | COMBINATION INSULATOR COVER - A method and system for a combination insulator cover configured to fit a plurality of insulator cable clamp devices are provided. The cover includes a dome configured to receive an insulator top and a plurality of cable cavities that extend orthogonally away from the dome in opposite directions. The plurality of cable cavities are configured to permit passage of a cable therethrough, the cable cavities include a first cylindrically shaped portion and a second cylindrically-shaped portion, first cylindrically shaped portion being larger than a diameter of second cylindrically-shaped portion. The cover also includes a lower extension that extends along a bottom edge of said cover from a distal end of said second cylindrically-shaped portion to a distal end of the opposite second cylindrically-shaped portion, said lower extension is split parallel to the plurality of cable cavities. | 02-19-2015 |
20150068798 | ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION PROTECTORS WITH COMPONENT GRIPPERS, AND RELATED METHODS - A dielectric cover for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system, the dielectric cover comprising: an enclosing part having enclosing portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to enclose the component; and a gripping part having gripping portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to grip the component, the movement of the gripping portions being independent of the relative movement of the enclosing part. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075859 | CROSS ARM COVERS FOR UTILITY POLES AND RELATED METHODS - Rigid non-conducting safety covers for the conductive components on an electrical utility pole are disclosed. The safety covers prevent arcing or current flowing to a user working on a utility pole. The safety covers extend over portions of the utility pole, cross arm and bracket mounting the cross arm to the utility pole. | 03-19-2015 |
20080296059 | Enhanced pole guards for electric utility poles - A novel pole guard for electric utility poles has at least one notch for allowing a portion of the pole guard to provide insulative coverage below a cross arm of a utility pole. Further features include hooks, pins, or other fasteners on the pole guard for attaching insulative blankets. | 12-04-2008 |
20110079424 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 04-07-2011 |
20120103681 | Wildlife Guard Assemblies and Methods for Using the Same - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 05-03-2012 |
20130256024 | IN-SITU FOAM CORE DIELECTRICALLY-RESISTANT SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A dielectrically-resistant system includes a first component of a first plastic shell having opposed and spaced apart walls, defining a first cavity. The first plastic shell includes a first rib. Disposed within the first cavity is a first in-situ foam core including expanded polymer beads. The first in-situ foam core has a thermal bond with the first plastic shell. A second plastic shell and in-situ foam core component essentially mirroring the first component is connected to the first component by a connection. The dielectrically-resistant system is capable of resisting an electric potential difference of at least 50 kV. | 10-03-2013 |
20150107892 | ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE INSULATOR COVER FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - An expandable dielectric cover system for a pair of insulators supporting a conductor includes a first insulator cover and a separate insulator cover. A sleeve covers portions of the first insulator cover and second insulator cover and covers the conductor between the two covers. The sleeve covers a variable length of the first insulator cover and second insulator cover to accommodate a wide range of separations between the two covers while still covering the conductor. Pivotable arms are connectable to the other sides of the covers for covering a length of the conductor extending away from the sleeve. | 04-23-2015 |
20090236142 | Method for Grounding A High Voltage Electrode - The invention relates to an arrangement with a high voltage electrode ( | 09-24-2009 |
174005000 | Shock protection, body insulation | 5 |
20080217053 | Insulation barrier for high voltage power lines and method of installation of same - The present invention relates to an insulated barrier preventing wildlife from simultaneously contacting an electrically energized and an electrically grounded surface, comprising: electrically insulated radially and axially extending members forming an hexagonal web having a first hexagonal rib that defines an opening offset from the geometric center of the barrier; and an insertion slot extending from an outer portion of said barrier to the offset opening for movement of said barrier onto electrical equipment utilizing and installation grip area for engagement with a gripping portion of an installation tool. | 09-11-2008 |
20090126990 | RETRACTABLE CONTACT POST SHIELD AND METHOD - An electronic device having one or more contact posts is disclosed having a sleeve slidably mounted around the contact post and lockable by a push-push latching system in a retracted position in which the sleeve is below an upper end of the contact post and an extended position in which the sleeve extends around and covers the upper end of the contact post. The sleeve and contact post may have respective apertures extending transversely therethrough, which are aligned when the sleeve is slightly retracted to receive a probe. Alternatively, an ECG electrode clip may engage an end of the contact post when it is exposed by the sleeve being in the retracted position. | 05-21-2009 |
20090266605 | HIGH VOLTAGE VALVE GROUP WITH INCREASED BREAKDOWN STRENGTH - A high voltage assembly including a valve group and a shield connected to the valve group. A resistor is connected between the shield and the valve group The assembly provides an increased breakdown strength and DC withstand level. | 10-29-2009 |
20090294170 | Systems for Efficient Insulation of Electrical Structures - An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions may be used separately or in combination. The deterrent extensions may protrude in various configurations from the above-mentioned saddle to inhibit, deter, or insulate animals contracting structures. Also possible is an insulator cap with spiral conductor covers. | 12-03-2009 |
20100218988 | Wildlife Flashover Preventer for High Voltage Electrical Transmission Structures - A conventional grounded steel tower, or other structure, supports multiple wires (e.g., 6) carrying multi-phase high voltage electricity (e.g., >100 kV). Each wire is supported by a ceramic insulator connected to a horizontal arm of the structure, where an angled strut helps support the arm. There are usually three tiers of wires. The closest distance between a wire and ground is typically between the wire and an angled strut below the wire, where the angled strut helps support a lower-tier wire. A guard formed of a dielectric is affixed to and covers the lower portion of the steel strut as well as any steel that outward extends beyond the strut. The guard prevents flashover between a wire and the underlying grounded strut if a large bird perches on the guard, since the bird will not be grounded by the strut. | 09-02-2010 |
20110079423 | MRI COMPATIBLE IMPLANTABLE LEAD - An implantable lead is provided that includes a lead body configured to be implanted in a patient. The lead body has a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends and includes a connector assembly provided at the proximal end of the lead body. The connector assembly is configured to connect to an implantable medical device and includes an electrode provided proximate to the distal end of the lead body with the electrode configured to at least one of deliver stimulating pulses and sense electrical activity. A multi-layer coil is located within the lumen and extends at least partially along a length of the lead body. The coil includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented in an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along the length of the lead body. The multi-layer coil further includes a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. The multi-layer coil further includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented into an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along a length of the winding with a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083896 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES, MODULAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for an electrical insulator body includes at least three guard members serially connected to one another such that at least one of the guard members is moveable relative to the others. Each of the guard members has a respective shell body. The guard members are selectively movable between an open position, wherein the guard members are configured to receive the insulator body, and a closed position, wherein the shell bodies of the at least three guard members collectively form an enclosure defining a chamber to receive the insulator body such that at least a portion of the insulator body is enclosed by the enclosure. | 04-14-2011 |
20120279778 | Wildlife Flashover Preventer for High Voltage Electrical Transmission Structures - A conventional grounded steel tower, or other structure, supports multiple wires (e.g., 6) carrying multi-phase high voltage electricity (e.g., >100 kV). Each wire is supported by a ceramic insulator connected to a horizontal arm of the structure, where an angled strut helps support the arm. There are usually three tiers of wires. The closest distance between a wire and ground is typically between the wire and an angled strut below the wire, where the angled strut helps support a lower-tier wire. A guard formed of a dielectric is affixed to and covers the lower portion of the steel strut as well as any steel that outward extends beyond the strut. The guard prevents flashover between a wire and the underlying grounded strut if a large bird perches on the guard, since the bird will not be grounded by the strut. | 11-08-2012 |
20130087378 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A CUTOUT COVER - A method and system for a cutout cover are provided. The cutout cover system includes a hollow head portion including a throat portion including an opening oriented toward a cutout when installed on the cutout and a tab portion extending from the hollow head portion in a first direction, the tab portion including a slit extending through the tab portion to the hollow head portion and dividing the tab portion into two joinable halves. The cutout cover also includes a nose portion extending from the hollow head portion in a second direction, the second direction opposite the first direction, the nose portion including a diverging cross-section along the nose portion from a distal end of the nose portion towards the head portion, the nose portion including a substantially smooth linear surface. | 04-11-2013 |
20130220695 | Wildlife Guard Assemblies, Modular Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A wildlife guard assembly for an electrical insulator body includes at least three guard members serially connected to one another such that at least one of the guard members is moveable relative to the others. Each of the guard members has a respective shell body. The guard members are selectively movable between an open position, wherein the guard members are configured to receive the insulator body, and a closed position, wherein the shell bodies of the at least three guard members collectively form an enclosure defining a chamber to receive the insulator body such that at least a portion of the insulator body is enclosed by the enclosure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130299230 | High Voltage Cable and Insulator Shield - A plastic shield for a cable and insulator is described having a center section for covering the insulator. The center section has an opening at both its ends for the cable. Proximate each opening is a pivotable flange, where the flange pivots at one end of the flange. An arm extends from each of the cable openings of the center section, and each arm covers the cable exiting the center section. Each arm is pivotally attached to the other end of the associated flange. The length of the flange will typically be about 2-3 inches. The flange allows its associated arm to be moved over a wide range of lateral angles (e.g., up to 45 degrees) and allows the arms to have a lateral offset relative to the center line of the center section and insulator to accommodate a cable that is offset from the center line. | 11-14-2013 |
20140034380 | HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND INSULATOR SHIELD WITH FLEXIBLE ARM CONNECTOR - A plastic shield for a cable and insulator is described having a center section for covering the insulator. The center section has an opening at both its ends for the cable. Proximate each opening is a pivotable and bendable flange, where the flange pivots at one end of the flange and freely bends. An arm extends from each of the cable openings of the center section, and each arm covers the cable exiting the center section. Each arm is pivotally attached to the other end of the associated flange. The flange allows its associated arm to be moved over a wide range of horizontal and vertical angles (e.g., up to 45 degrees) and allows the arms to have a variable horizontal and vertical offset relative to the center line of the center section and insulator to accommodate a cable that is offset from the center line. | 02-06-2014 |
20140090885 | PORTABLE EQUIPOTENTIAL GRID - A portable grid for creating an equipotential zone that comprises at least two portable conductive elements. Each element comprises an electrically conducting platform forming a separation barrier with a working surface such as a ground surface. The elements may be joined electrically and mechanically. By joining multiple such elements, a variable size equipotential zone can be created. The portability of the zone is ensured as the zone can be disassembled to individual elements that can be carried and stored by the workers. | 04-03-2014 |
20140262485 | MOVABLY ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion comprises a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion comprises a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326496 | BOOM TIP COVER - A protector for a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the protector comprising: one or more walls having a boom tip enclosure side, an exterior side, and one or more terminal edges that define a boom tip entrance; and a guide shoulder contoured along the boom tip enclosure side to define an installation path for a part of the boom tip to contact and follow relative to the protector. A method of installing a protector on a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the method comprising: positioning the protector so that the boom tip is between one or more terminal edges of the protector, and a part of the boom tip is adjacent an initial portion of a guide shoulder contoured along a boom tip enclosure side of the protector; and advancing the protector into an installed position over the boom tip by allowing the part to follow an installation path defined by the guide shoulder. | 11-06-2014 |
20140360773 | Electrically Insulated Screen And Method Of Erecting An Electrically Insulated Screen - A method of erecting an electrically insulated screen for a metal scaffold in a defined area with live electrical cables, the method comprising the steps of: erecting a first portion of the screen to a first screen height along a first screen length in the defined area; affixing the first portion of the screen in place using a stabilising mechanism; and erecting a first portion of the scaffold to a first scaffold height and a first scaffold length, wherein: the first scaffold height does not exceed the first screen height, the first scaffold length does not exceed the first screen length, and the first portion of the scaffold is erected on a side of the first portion of the screen that is opposite to a side where the live electrical cables are located. | 12-11-2014 |
20150047896 | COMBINATION INSULATOR COVER - A method and system for a combination insulator cover configured to fit a plurality of insulator cable clamp devices are provided. The cover includes a dome configured to receive an insulator top and a plurality of cable cavities that extend orthogonally away from the dome in opposite directions. The plurality of cable cavities are configured to permit passage of a cable therethrough, the cable cavities include a first cylindrically shaped portion and a second cylindrically-shaped portion, first cylindrically shaped portion being larger than a diameter of second cylindrically-shaped portion. The cover also includes a lower extension that extends along a bottom edge of said cover from a distal end of said second cylindrically-shaped portion to a distal end of the opposite second cylindrically-shaped portion, said lower extension is split parallel to the plurality of cable cavities. | 02-19-2015 |
20150068798 | ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION PROTECTORS WITH COMPONENT GRIPPERS, AND RELATED METHODS - A dielectric cover for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system, the dielectric cover comprising: an enclosing part having enclosing portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to enclose the component; and a gripping part having gripping portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to grip the component, the movement of the gripping portions being independent of the relative movement of the enclosing part. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075859 | CROSS ARM COVERS FOR UTILITY POLES AND RELATED METHODS - Rigid non-conducting safety covers for the conductive components on an electrical utility pole are disclosed. The safety covers prevent arcing or current flowing to a user working on a utility pole. The safety covers extend over portions of the utility pole, cross arm and bracket mounting the cross arm to the utility pole. | 03-19-2015 |
20080296059 | Enhanced pole guards for electric utility poles - A novel pole guard for electric utility poles has at least one notch for allowing a portion of the pole guard to provide insulative coverage below a cross arm of a utility pole. Further features include hooks, pins, or other fasteners on the pole guard for attaching insulative blankets. | 12-04-2008 |
20110079424 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 04-07-2011 |
20120103681 | Wildlife Guard Assemblies and Methods for Using the Same - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 05-03-2012 |
20130256024 | IN-SITU FOAM CORE DIELECTRICALLY-RESISTANT SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A dielectrically-resistant system includes a first component of a first plastic shell having opposed and spaced apart walls, defining a first cavity. The first plastic shell includes a first rib. Disposed within the first cavity is a first in-situ foam core including expanded polymer beads. The first in-situ foam core has a thermal bond with the first plastic shell. A second plastic shell and in-situ foam core component essentially mirroring the first component is connected to the first component by a connection. The dielectrically-resistant system is capable of resisting an electric potential difference of at least 50 kV. | 10-03-2013 |
20150107892 | ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE INSULATOR COVER FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - An expandable dielectric cover system for a pair of insulators supporting a conductor includes a first insulator cover and a separate insulator cover. A sleeve covers portions of the first insulator cover and second insulator cover and covers the conductor between the two covers. The sleeve covers a variable length of the first insulator cover and second insulator cover to accommodate a wide range of separations between the two covers while still covering the conductor. Pivotable arms are connectable to the other sides of the covers for covering a length of the conductor extending away from the sleeve. | 04-23-2015 |
20090236142 | Method for Grounding A High Voltage Electrode - The invention relates to an arrangement with a high voltage electrode ( | 09-24-2009 |
174005000 | Shock protection, grounding devices | 1 |
20080217053 | Insulation barrier for high voltage power lines and method of installation of same - The present invention relates to an insulated barrier preventing wildlife from simultaneously contacting an electrically energized and an electrically grounded surface, comprising: electrically insulated radially and axially extending members forming an hexagonal web having a first hexagonal rib that defines an opening offset from the geometric center of the barrier; and an insertion slot extending from an outer portion of said barrier to the offset opening for movement of said barrier onto electrical equipment utilizing and installation grip area for engagement with a gripping portion of an installation tool. | 09-11-2008 |
20090126990 | RETRACTABLE CONTACT POST SHIELD AND METHOD - An electronic device having one or more contact posts is disclosed having a sleeve slidably mounted around the contact post and lockable by a push-push latching system in a retracted position in which the sleeve is below an upper end of the contact post and an extended position in which the sleeve extends around and covers the upper end of the contact post. The sleeve and contact post may have respective apertures extending transversely therethrough, which are aligned when the sleeve is slightly retracted to receive a probe. Alternatively, an ECG electrode clip may engage an end of the contact post when it is exposed by the sleeve being in the retracted position. | 05-21-2009 |
20090266605 | HIGH VOLTAGE VALVE GROUP WITH INCREASED BREAKDOWN STRENGTH - A high voltage assembly including a valve group and a shield connected to the valve group. A resistor is connected between the shield and the valve group The assembly provides an increased breakdown strength and DC withstand level. | 10-29-2009 |
20090294170 | Systems for Efficient Insulation of Electrical Structures - An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions may be used separately or in combination. The deterrent extensions may protrude in various configurations from the above-mentioned saddle to inhibit, deter, or insulate animals contracting structures. Also possible is an insulator cap with spiral conductor covers. | 12-03-2009 |
20100218988 | Wildlife Flashover Preventer for High Voltage Electrical Transmission Structures - A conventional grounded steel tower, or other structure, supports multiple wires (e.g., 6) carrying multi-phase high voltage electricity (e.g., >100 kV). Each wire is supported by a ceramic insulator connected to a horizontal arm of the structure, where an angled strut helps support the arm. There are usually three tiers of wires. The closest distance between a wire and ground is typically between the wire and an angled strut below the wire, where the angled strut helps support a lower-tier wire. A guard formed of a dielectric is affixed to and covers the lower portion of the steel strut as well as any steel that outward extends beyond the strut. The guard prevents flashover between a wire and the underlying grounded strut if a large bird perches on the guard, since the bird will not be grounded by the strut. | 09-02-2010 |
20110079423 | MRI COMPATIBLE IMPLANTABLE LEAD - An implantable lead is provided that includes a lead body configured to be implanted in a patient. The lead body has a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends and includes a connector assembly provided at the proximal end of the lead body. The connector assembly is configured to connect to an implantable medical device and includes an electrode provided proximate to the distal end of the lead body with the electrode configured to at least one of deliver stimulating pulses and sense electrical activity. A multi-layer coil is located within the lumen and extends at least partially along a length of the lead body. The coil includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented in an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along the length of the lead body. The multi-layer coil further includes a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. The multi-layer coil further includes a first winding formed with multiple winding turns, the winding turns being segmented into an alternating pattern of insulated segments and non-insulated segments along a length of the winding with a winding turn connective layer extending along and interconnecting the winding turns within at least one of the non-insulated segments. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083896 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES, MODULAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for an electrical insulator body includes at least three guard members serially connected to one another such that at least one of the guard members is moveable relative to the others. Each of the guard members has a respective shell body. The guard members are selectively movable between an open position, wherein the guard members are configured to receive the insulator body, and a closed position, wherein the shell bodies of the at least three guard members collectively form an enclosure defining a chamber to receive the insulator body such that at least a portion of the insulator body is enclosed by the enclosure. | 04-14-2011 |
20120279778 | Wildlife Flashover Preventer for High Voltage Electrical Transmission Structures - A conventional grounded steel tower, or other structure, supports multiple wires (e.g., 6) carrying multi-phase high voltage electricity (e.g., >100 kV). Each wire is supported by a ceramic insulator connected to a horizontal arm of the structure, where an angled strut helps support the arm. There are usually three tiers of wires. The closest distance between a wire and ground is typically between the wire and an angled strut below the wire, where the angled strut helps support a lower-tier wire. A guard formed of a dielectric is affixed to and covers the lower portion of the steel strut as well as any steel that outward extends beyond the strut. The guard prevents flashover between a wire and the underlying grounded strut if a large bird perches on the guard, since the bird will not be grounded by the strut. | 11-08-2012 |
20130087378 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A CUTOUT COVER - A method and system for a cutout cover are provided. The cutout cover system includes a hollow head portion including a throat portion including an opening oriented toward a cutout when installed on the cutout and a tab portion extending from the hollow head portion in a first direction, the tab portion including a slit extending through the tab portion to the hollow head portion and dividing the tab portion into two joinable halves. The cutout cover also includes a nose portion extending from the hollow head portion in a second direction, the second direction opposite the first direction, the nose portion including a diverging cross-section along the nose portion from a distal end of the nose portion towards the head portion, the nose portion including a substantially smooth linear surface. | 04-11-2013 |
20130220695 | Wildlife Guard Assemblies, Modular Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A wildlife guard assembly for an electrical insulator body includes at least three guard members serially connected to one another such that at least one of the guard members is moveable relative to the others. Each of the guard members has a respective shell body. The guard members are selectively movable between an open position, wherein the guard members are configured to receive the insulator body, and a closed position, wherein the shell bodies of the at least three guard members collectively form an enclosure defining a chamber to receive the insulator body such that at least a portion of the insulator body is enclosed by the enclosure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130299230 | High Voltage Cable and Insulator Shield - A plastic shield for a cable and insulator is described having a center section for covering the insulator. The center section has an opening at both its ends for the cable. Proximate each opening is a pivotable flange, where the flange pivots at one end of the flange. An arm extends from each of the cable openings of the center section, and each arm covers the cable exiting the center section. Each arm is pivotally attached to the other end of the associated flange. The length of the flange will typically be about 2-3 inches. The flange allows its associated arm to be moved over a wide range of lateral angles (e.g., up to 45 degrees) and allows the arms to have a lateral offset relative to the center line of the center section and insulator to accommodate a cable that is offset from the center line. | 11-14-2013 |
20140034380 | HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND INSULATOR SHIELD WITH FLEXIBLE ARM CONNECTOR - A plastic shield for a cable and insulator is described having a center section for covering the insulator. The center section has an opening at both its ends for the cable. Proximate each opening is a pivotable and bendable flange, where the flange pivots at one end of the flange and freely bends. An arm extends from each of the cable openings of the center section, and each arm covers the cable exiting the center section. Each arm is pivotally attached to the other end of the associated flange. The flange allows its associated arm to be moved over a wide range of horizontal and vertical angles (e.g., up to 45 degrees) and allows the arms to have a variable horizontal and vertical offset relative to the center line of the center section and insulator to accommodate a cable that is offset from the center line. | 02-06-2014 |
20140090885 | PORTABLE EQUIPOTENTIAL GRID - A portable grid for creating an equipotential zone that comprises at least two portable conductive elements. Each element comprises an electrically conducting platform forming a separation barrier with a working surface such as a ground surface. The elements may be joined electrically and mechanically. By joining multiple such elements, a variable size equipotential zone can be created. The portability of the zone is ensured as the zone can be disassembled to individual elements that can be carried and stored by the workers. | 04-03-2014 |
20140262485 | MOVABLY ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion comprises a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion comprises a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326496 | BOOM TIP COVER - A protector for a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the protector comprising: one or more walls having a boom tip enclosure side, an exterior side, and one or more terminal edges that define a boom tip entrance; and a guide shoulder contoured along the boom tip enclosure side to define an installation path for a part of the boom tip to contact and follow relative to the protector. A method of installing a protector on a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the method comprising: positioning the protector so that the boom tip is between one or more terminal edges of the protector, and a part of the boom tip is adjacent an initial portion of a guide shoulder contoured along a boom tip enclosure side of the protector; and advancing the protector into an installed position over the boom tip by allowing the part to follow an installation path defined by the guide shoulder. | 11-06-2014 |
20140360773 | Electrically Insulated Screen And Method Of Erecting An Electrically Insulated Screen - A method of erecting an electrically insulated screen for a metal scaffold in a defined area with live electrical cables, the method comprising the steps of: erecting a first portion of the screen to a first screen height along a first screen length in the defined area; affixing the first portion of the screen in place using a stabilising mechanism; and erecting a first portion of the scaffold to a first scaffold height and a first scaffold length, wherein: the first scaffold height does not exceed the first screen height, the first scaffold length does not exceed the first screen length, and the first portion of the scaffold is erected on a side of the first portion of the screen that is opposite to a side where the live electrical cables are located. | 12-11-2014 |
20150047896 | COMBINATION INSULATOR COVER - A method and system for a combination insulator cover configured to fit a plurality of insulator cable clamp devices are provided. The cover includes a dome configured to receive an insulator top and a plurality of cable cavities that extend orthogonally away from the dome in opposite directions. The plurality of cable cavities are configured to permit passage of a cable therethrough, the cable cavities include a first cylindrically shaped portion and a second cylindrically-shaped portion, first cylindrically shaped portion being larger than a diameter of second cylindrically-shaped portion. The cover also includes a lower extension that extends along a bottom edge of said cover from a distal end of said second cylindrically-shaped portion to a distal end of the opposite second cylindrically-shaped portion, said lower extension is split parallel to the plurality of cable cavities. | 02-19-2015 |
20150068798 | ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION PROTECTORS WITH COMPONENT GRIPPERS, AND RELATED METHODS - A dielectric cover for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system, the dielectric cover comprising: an enclosing part having enclosing portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to enclose the component; and a gripping part having gripping portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to grip the component, the movement of the gripping portions being independent of the relative movement of the enclosing part. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075859 | CROSS ARM COVERS FOR UTILITY POLES AND RELATED METHODS - Rigid non-conducting safety covers for the conductive components on an electrical utility pole are disclosed. The safety covers prevent arcing or current flowing to a user working on a utility pole. The safety covers extend over portions of the utility pole, cross arm and bracket mounting the cross arm to the utility pole. | 03-19-2015 |
20080296059 | Enhanced pole guards for electric utility poles - A novel pole guard for electric utility poles has at least one notch for allowing a portion of the pole guard to provide insulative coverage below a cross arm of a utility pole. Further features include hooks, pins, or other fasteners on the pole guard for attaching insulative blankets. | 12-04-2008 |
20110079424 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 04-07-2011 |
20120103681 | Wildlife Guard Assemblies and Methods for Using the Same - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 05-03-2012 |
20130256024 | IN-SITU FOAM CORE DIELECTRICALLY-RESISTANT SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A dielectrically-resistant system includes a first component of a first plastic shell having opposed and spaced apart walls, defining a first cavity. The first plastic shell includes a first rib. Disposed within the first cavity is a first in-situ foam core including expanded polymer beads. The first in-situ foam core has a thermal bond with the first plastic shell. A second plastic shell and in-situ foam core component essentially mirroring the first component is connected to the first component by a connection. The dielectrically-resistant system is capable of resisting an electric potential difference of at least 50 kV. | 10-03-2013 |
20150107892 | ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE INSULATOR COVER FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - An expandable dielectric cover system for a pair of insulators supporting a conductor includes a first insulator cover and a separate insulator cover. A sleeve covers portions of the first insulator cover and second insulator cover and covers the conductor between the two covers. The sleeve covers a variable length of the first insulator cover and second insulator cover to accommodate a wide range of separations between the two covers while still covering the conductor. Pivotable arms are connectable to the other sides of the covers for covering a length of the conductor extending away from the sleeve. | 04-23-2015 |
20090236142 | Method for Grounding A High Voltage Electrode - The invention relates to an arrangement with a high voltage electrode ( | 09-24-2009 |