Disclosed herein are dead end fittings for securing cables with a non-circular external profile. The dead end fittings include an arcuate portion, a first helical leg that extends from one end of the arcuate portion, and a second helical leg that extends from an opposite end of the arcuate portion. Each of the first and second helical legs define a non-circular internal profile that matches the non-circular external profile of the cable.
Disclosed herein are dead end fittings for securing cables with a non-circular external profile. The dead end fittings include an arcuate portion, a first helical leg that extends from one end of the arcuate portion, and a second helical leg that extends from an opposite end of the arcuate portion. Each of the first and second helical legs define a non-circular internal profile that matches the non-circular external profile of the cable.
A cable retainer assembly includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end positioned opposite the proximal end, and a body length that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. A plurality of projections extend laterally about the body in a circumferential direction, a plurality of slots are defined between each of the plurality of projections, and a plurality of tapered cross members extend perpendicularly from each of the plurality of projections. A plurality of wedges are configured to be received by the plurality of slots, and each of the plurality of wedges are tapered. Each of the plurality of wedges are retained in each of the plurality of slots when each of the plurality of wedges translates from the proximal end of the body towards the distal end of the body.
H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
4.
CABLE RETAINER ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF RETAINING CABLES
A cable retainer assembly includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end positioned opposite the proximal end, and a body length that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. A plurality of projections extend laterally about the body in a circumferential direction, a plurality of slots are defined between each of the plurality of projections, and a plurality of tapered cross members extend perpendicularly from each of the plurality of projections. A plurality of wedges are configured to be received by the plurality of slots, and each of the plurality of wedges are tapered. Each of the plurality of wedges are retained in each of the plurality of slots when each of the plurality of wedges translates from the proximal end of the body towards the distal end of the body.
A modular mounting bracket includes a base member having a plurality of support members that receive an enclosure, the plurality of support members each including a plurality of slots. A plurality of latching mechanisms each including a body portion and a latching portion are positioned within the plurality of slots of the plurality of support members. The plurality of latching mechanisms are translatable between an access position and an engaged position, and the plurality of latching mechanisms engage the enclosure and secure the enclosure to the modular mounting bracket in the engaged position.
H02G 3/10 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes for surface mounting on a wall
G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
6.
Modular mounting bracket and method of mounting enclosures
A modular mounting bracket includes a base member having a plurality of support members that receive an enclosure, the plurality of support members each including a plurality of slots. A plurality of latching mechanisms each including a body portion and a latching portion are positioned within the plurality of slots of the plurality of support members. The plurality of latching mechanisms are translatable between an access position and an engaged position, and the plurality of latching mechanisms engage the enclosure and secure the enclosure to the modular mounting bracket in the engaged position.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Fiber splice closures for telephone, CATV voice, video and data transmission cables; power distribution boxes; rack and wall mount cabinets specially adapted for fiber optic, telephone, coaxial, voice, video and data transmission cable
A clamp for suspending a wire is provided. The clamp includes a base having a support surface that defines a first boundary of a wire receiving region. The clamp includes a keeper having an elastomer lining that defines a second boundary of the wire receiving region. The clamp includes means for providing force to at least one of the keeper or the base such that, when the wire is in the receiving region, the elastomer lining is pressed against the wire to provide a static retaining force, as a function of the force, on the wire to retain the wire relative to the clamp and permits sliding of the wire relative to the clamp when a pulling force on the wire exceeds the static retaining force and remains within a designed slip force range.
H02G 7/05 - Suspension arrangements or devices for electric cables or lines
H02G 7/12 - Devices for maintaining distance between parallel conductors, e.g. spacer
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/20 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in transverse direction
A tangent clamp includes a body to be supported by a structure and to permit cables to proceed along a tangential direction relative to the structure. The tangent clamp may include at least one actuatable clamping portion associated with the body to support a respective one of the cables. The body is configured to permit at least one additional actuatable clamping portion to be provided upon the body. The tangent clamp may include a plurality of separately actuatable clamping portions associated with the body. The body may be provided as multiple portions. The multiple portions are relatively movable to permit the body to be mounted upon the structure.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Solar rack ground mounts made of metal for residential and commercial use; Solar mounting system comprised of aluminum extrusions, roll formed steel, aluminum and stainless steel stampings, and stainless steel hardware, namely, nuts, bolts and washers; Metal mounts and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar panels Non-metal solar rack ground mounts and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar panels
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Aerial power line monitoring system consisting of sensors
for measuring motion in power line conductors, conductor
condition variables of temperature and stress level, and
environmental condition variables of temperature and wind
speed, a data gateway connecting the sensors, and software
to collect and transmit data concerning power line conductor
motion, conductor condition variables, and environmental
condition variables.
A vibration damper for damping vibrations of a cable includes an attachment portion configured to be attached to the cable while the cable is energized. The vibration damper also includes a flexible leg portion attached to the attachment portion. The vibration damper further includes a weighted portion attached to the flexible leg portion. The weighted portion is spaced a separation distance from the attachment portion and the weighted portion is movable relative to the attachment portion via the flexible leg portion to dampen the vibrations.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Aerial power line monitoring system consisting of sensors for measuring motion in power line conductors, conductor condition variables of temperature and stress level, and environmental condition variables of temperature and wind speed, a data gateway connecting the sensors, and software to collect and transmit data concerning power line conductor motion, conductor condition variables, and environmental condition variables.
A bracket for suspending multiple line segments at an elevated location is disclosed. The bracket has a back portion to engage against a supporting surface at the elevated location. The back portion has a left segment and a right segment. The bracket has at least one of a left arm extending from the left segment or a right arm extending from the right segment. The bracket has at least one of a first left seat extending from the left arm, a second left seat extending from the left arm, a first right seat extending from the right arm, or a second right seat extending from the right arm. At least one of the multiple line segments are supported by at least one of the first left seat, the second left seat, the first right seat, or the second right seat.
H02G 1/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables for mounting or stretching
H02G 7/05 - Suspension arrangements or devices for electric cables or lines
F16L 3/22 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals
A fiber-optic splice holder (12,100). The holder (12,100) includes a first holder portion (10,102) that has a first plurality of fiber-optic splice holding locations (26). The holder (12,100) includes a second holder portion (30,104) actuatable with respect to the first holder portion (10,102) to provide a second plurality of fiber-optic splice holding locations (32). The holder (12,100) includes a coupling (110) for connecting the second holder portion (30,104) to the first holder portion (10,102).
A fiber-optic splice holder (12,100). The holder (12,100) includes a first holder portion (10,102) that has a first plurality of fiber-optic splice holding locations (26). The holder (12,100) includes a second holder portion (30,104) actuatable with respect to the first holder portion (10,102) to provide a second plurality of fiber-optic splice holding locations (32). The holder (12,100) includes a coupling (110) for connecting the second holder portion (30,104) to the first holder portion (10,102).
A closure enclosing and protecting at least one line splice holder. The closure includes a first housing portion enclosing at least a portion of a hollow interior of the closure, the at least one line splice holder being located within the hollow interior. The first housing portion has a portal through which plural lines extend into the hollow interior. The closure includes a second housing portion actuatable with respect to the first housing portion to provide an additional portion of the hollow interior. The additional portion of the hollow interior is a volume to receive additional of the at least one line splice holder. The closure includes a coupling for connecting the second housing portion to the first housing portion.
G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H02B 1/50 - Pedestal- or pad-mounted casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
A closure enclosing and protecting at least one line splice holder. The closure includes a first housing portion enclosing at least a portion of a hollow interior of the closure, the at least one line splice holder being located within the hollow interior. The first housing portion has a portal through which plural lines extend into the hollow interior. The closure includes a second housing portion actuatable with respect to the first housing portion to provide an additional portion of the hollow interior. The additional portion of the hollow interior is a volume to receive additional of the at least one line splice holder. The closure includes a coupling for connecting the second housing portion to the first housing portion.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
H02G 15/192 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable with support means for ends of the sleeves
One or more devices and associated methods for in situ performance of work on a line that is suspended are provided. A device includes a saddle portion to receive the line therein. The device includes a motive portion that engages the line and moves the device along the line. The device includes an operation portion that includes a mechanism operating to perform a work task at a location along the line.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
H02G 7/12 - Devices for maintaining distance between parallel conductors, e.g. spacer
H02G 7/14 - Arrangements or devices for damping mechanical oscillations of lines, e.g. for reducing production of sound
One or more line spacers for installation onto lines are provided. A spacer includes an end portion configured to transition between an open state and a closed state. The spacer includes a first mating portion. The spacer includes a second mating portion configured to mate with the first mating portion to maintain the end portion in the closed state. The spacer is installed on a line of the lines when the end portion is associated with the line and maintained in the closed state.
One or more devices and associated methods for in situ performance of work on a line that is suspended are provided. A device includes a saddle portion to receive the line therein. The device includes a motive portion that engages the line and moves the device along the line. The device includes an operation portion that includes a mechanism operating to perform a work task at a location along the line.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
H02G 7/14 - Arrangements or devices for damping mechanical oscillations of lines, e.g. for reducing production of sound
H02G 7/12 - Devices for maintaining distance between parallel conductors, e.g. spacer
One or more line spacers for installation onto lines are provided. A spacer includes an end portion configured to transition between an open state and a closed state. The spacer includes a first mating portion. The spacer includes a second mating portion configured to mate with the first mating portion to maintain the end portion in the closed state. The spacer is installed on a line of the lines when the end portion is associated with the line and maintained in the closed state.
H02G 7/12 - Devices for maintaining distance between parallel conductors, e.g. spacer
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
One or more system and associated methods for installing a line spacer upon adjacent lines that are suspended are provided. A system includes a portion for holding and releasing the line spacer onto the lines. The system includes a portion for actuating securing portions of the line spacer to secure the line spacer upon the lines. The system includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion for holding and the portion for articulating to the lines.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
H02G 7/12 - Devices for maintaining distance between parallel conductors, e.g. spacer
One or more arrangements and associated methods for mechanical installation of an item at a location on a line that is suspended are provided. An arrangement includes a portion for mechanical actuation to install the item upon the line at the location. The arrangement includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion to the location on the line.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
One or more arrangements and associated methods for mechanical installation of an item at a location on a line that is suspended are provided. An arrangement includes a portion for mechanical actuation to install the item upon the line at the location. The arrangement includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion to the location on the line.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
One or more system and associated methods for installing a line spacer upon adjacent lines that are suspended are provided. A system includes a portion for holding and releasing the line spacer onto the lines. The system includes a portion for actuating securing portions of the line spacer to secure the line spacer upon the lines. The system includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion for holding and the portion for articulating to the lines.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
H02G 7/12 - Devices for maintaining distance between parallel conductors, e.g. spacer
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Aerial power line monitoring system for use by electric utility companies consisting of sensors for measuring wind-induced motion in electric over-head power line conductors, conductor condition variables of temperature and stress level, and environmental condition variables of temperature and wind speed, a data gateway connecting the sensors, and recorded or downloadable software to collect and transmit data concerning power line conductor motion, conductor condition variables, and environmental condition variables
28.
A GROMMET FOR A SPLICE ENCLOSURE AND A SPLICE ENCLOSURE INCLUDING A GROMMET
A grommet for sealing a first aperture formed in a splice enclosure includes a body that is receivable within the first aperture, and is subjected to a compressive force exerted by a sidewall of the splice enclosure defining the first aperture while the grommet is installed within the first aperture. The body defines a passage extending from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. A collar is coupled to a sidewall of the body defining the passage. The collar defines a second aperture that is closed as a result of the compressive force exerted on the sidewall. The collar is deformable to receive the cable within the second aperture while the grommet is installed within the first aperture to seal an interface between the collar and the cable.
A grommet for sealing a first aperture formed in a splice enclosure includes a body that is receivable within the first aperture, and is subjected to a compressive force exerted by a sidewall of the splice enclosure defining the first aperture while the grommet is installed within the first aperture. The body defines a passage extending from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. A collar is coupled to a sidewall of the body defining the passage. The collar defines a second aperture that is closed as a result of the compressive force exerted on the sidewall. The collar is deformable to receive the cable within the second aperture while the grommet is installed within the first aperture to seal an interface between the collar and the cable.
A bundle spacer that includes a first line connector to be connected to a first electrical line, a second line connector to be connected to a second electrical line, and a body interposed between the first line connector and the second line connector. The body is actuatable to provide a variable distance between the first line connector and the second line connector and the first electrical line and the second electrical line connected thereto. It is to be appreciated that the bundle spacer may be constructed/configured with more than two line connectors for association with more than two electrical lines.
A cable restraint located in a splice enclosure to restrain a cable includes a tray having a bottom side with an upward facing surface. The cable restraint also includes a restraint bridge removably attached to the tray. The restraint bridge includes a central portion having a surface configured to cooperate with the tab feature to inhibit relative motion between the restraint bridge and the tray in a direction non-perpendicular to an axis of the cable. A restraint clip is removably attached to the restraint bridge and includes a restraint post attached to the body portion configured to secure a strength member of the cable to the restraint clip. The restraint clip further includes a column attached to the body portion configured to inhibit relative motion between the restraint clip and the restraint bridge in the direction non-perpendicular to the axis of the cable.
A bundle spacer that includes a first line connector to be connected to a first electrical line, a second line connector to be connected to a second electrical line, and a body interposed between the first line connector and the second line connector. The body is actuatable to provide a variable distance between the first line connector and the second line connector and the first electrical line and the second electrical line connected thereto. It is to be appreciated that the bundle spacer may be constructed/configured with more than two line connectors for association with more than two electrical lines.
A cable restraint located in a splice enclosure to restrain a cable includes a tray having a bottom side with an upward facing surface. The cable restraint also includes a restraint bridge removably attached to the tray. The restraint bridge includes a central portion having a surface configured to cooperate with the tab feature to inhibit relative motion between the restraint bridge and the tray in a direction non-perpendicular to an axis of the cable. A restraint clip is removably attached to the restraint bridge and includes a restraint post attached to the body portion configured to secure a strength member of the cable to the restraint clip. The restraint clip further includes a column attached to the body portion configured to inhibit relative motion between the restraint clip and the restraint bridge in the direction non-perpendicular to the axis of the cable.
A terminal closure to enclose a drop connection. A closure base and a closure cover mate to define an interior space of the terminal closure. A movable cap is located on the closure cover. While in a closed position, the cap and an associated portion of the closure cover bound a volume. A grommet is located within the volume. The grommet includes an internal bore to receive a plug or a drop cable. The grommet has an outer periphery boundary that is at least as large as the volume bounded by the cap and the portion of the closure cover such that the grommet is sealingly engaged by the cap and the portion of the closure cover when the cap is in the closed position. There may be a plurality of port openings arranged in rows, each row being at a respective, different distance from a mount side wall.
A terminal closure to enclose a drop connection. A closure base and a closure cover mate to define an interior space of the terminal closure. A movable cap is located on the closure cover. While in a closed position, the cap and an associated portion of the closure cover bound a volume. A grommet is located within the volume. The grommet includes an internal bore to receive a plug or a drop cable. The grommet has an outer periphery boundary that is at least as large as the volume bounded by the cap and the portion of the closure cover such that the grommet is sealingly engaged by the cap and the portion of the closure cover when the cap is in the closed position. There may be a plurality of port openings arranged in rows, each row being at a respective, different distance from a mount side wall.
A mounting system for mounting a photovoltaic panel to a surface includes a mounting base that is supported on the surface. The mounting base defines an elongated opening that extends along an axis. A module mount can be coupled to the mounting base. The module mount includes a first mount portion that is received within the elongated opening of the mounting base such that the module mount is movable with respect to the mounting base along the axis. A second mount portion is coupled to the photovoltaic panel for mounting the photovoltaic panel to the surface through the mounting base.
F16B 43/02 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with special provisions for engaging surfaces which are not perpendicular to a bolt axis or do not surround the bolt
F16G 11/12 - Connections or attachments, e.g. turnbuckles, adapted for straining of cables, ropes or wire
A mount system for a supporting a plurality of photovoltaic panels includes a plurality of stanchions. Each stanchion is spaced apart from other stanchions in a linear stanchion array having first and second ends. Each stanchion includes a vertical member and a transverse member supported by the vertical member. The transverse member has a plurality of support points. The system includes a plurality of anchor arrangements. A first anchor arrangement is located proximate the first end and a second anchor arrangement is located proximate the second end. The system includes a plurality of cables. Each cable is under tension and extends between the first and second anchor arrangements. Each cables extends to engage and is supported by a support point on a transverse member. The system includes a plurality of photovoltaic panel attachments. Each photovoltaic panel attachment is secured to a point on a photovoltaic panel and to a cable.
F16B 43/02 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with special provisions for engaging surfaces which are not perpendicular to a bolt axis or do not surround the bolt
F16G 11/12 - Connections or attachments, e.g. turnbuckles, adapted for straining of cables, ropes or wire
F24S 25/50 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules comprising elongate non-rigid elements, e.g. straps, wires or ropes
H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
An articulating-tension washer (16) and an articulating-tension arrangement, which includes the washer, for tensioning against and articulation relative to an anchor point (20). The arrangement includes an elongate member (12) for extension through an aperture (22) defined by the anchor point and having an elongation extending in a direction generally transverse to a first plane within which the anchor point lies. The arrangement includes a tightening member (14) operable for providing a tension force to pull the elongate member through the aperture. The articulating-tension washer is to be retained at the aperture to transmit a force between the tightening member and the elongate member, and includes an arcuate surface (26) for location away from the aperture, the arcuate surface extends in an arc symmetrically across the direction of elongation of the elongate member.
F16B 43/02 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts with special provisions for engaging surfaces which are not perpendicular to a bolt axis or do not surround the bolt
F16G 11/12 - Connections or attachments, e.g. turnbuckles, adapted for straining of cables, ropes or wire
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Metal hardware for securing, supporting and protecting power
transmission lines, power distribution lines,
telecommunication lines and messengers therefor, namely,
suspensions, supports and components thereof; yoke plates,
clevises, socket eyes, bundling links and hold down weight
shackles; lashing rods and wires and terminations therefor,
armor rods; line and tree guards; air flow spoilers and
vibration dampers; ties for attaching lines and cables to
insulators; spacers and spacer dampers for parallel lines
and cables; dead ends terminations and pulling eyes; ground
wire moldings; markers, guards, wrap links and dispensers
for guy wires; cable separators and support blocks; splices,
splice shunts, taps, splints, L-, T- and cross tie
connectors; drop wire hangers; support systems for CATV
cables and messengers, namely, grips, splices, taps, dead
ends, tree guards, and ground wire moldings; overhead,
buried and sub-surface splice cases and closures for
telecommunication cables; components thereof and
encapsulants therefor; shield connectors, spring clamps,
pair protectors and bonding kits comprised of metal bonding
braid, clamps, shield connectors and fasteners for making
bonding and grounding connections in splice closures and
pedestal terminals on telephone cables; metal fiber optic
cable hardware, namely, connectors, clamps, and supports;
spacer cable hardware and accessories, fiberglass products
including metal standoff brackets; connectors and dead ends
for vineyards and trellising wire and cables; metal fencing
products, namely, dead end braces, H-braces, connectors,
anchors, splices, non-luminous and non-mechanical metal post
signs, and safety dispensers for fencing wire; hardware and
dead ends for metal building cross braces; metal mounting
structures and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar
panels, namely ballasted flat roof, penetrating roof, pole
and terrain mount systems consisting of mounted based,
module clips and wind deflectors; accessories for electrical
ropes, cables strands, wires, and pole line hardware namely,
armor rods and wires, line guards, patch rods, tap armor,
dead ends, telephone splints, splint and tie assemblies,
lashing rods, conductor suspension systems, spacers for
parallel conductors, tangent supports, drop wire hangers. Accessories for electrical ropes, cables strands, wires, and
pole line hardware namely, splices, line splices, electrical
splice shunts; telephone cable pedestal safety markers and
highway post safety markers; apparatus for optical
transmission; optical fiber closures for housing, organizing
and protecting fiber splices; couplers, splitters, patch
panels and cross connects; air flow spoilers and dampers for
controlling and inhibiting vibrations of electrical
conductors and telephone lines; protective closures for
cable and fusion splices for fiber optic lines; fiber optic
cable hardware, namely, connectors, and supports; motion
suppression or damping apparatus, namely, air flow spoilers
and vibration dampers; fusion splice protectors; cable
protectors; fusion splice apparatus and parts therefor;
passive components for high-speed fiber and copper
telecommunication networks; fiber-to-the home, fiber
distribution hubs, fiber access terminals, outside plant
cabinets and accessories supporting fiber optic, copper and
mobile communication systems; computer software that
monitors aeolian vibration and subspan oscillation,
environmental conditions, namely, ambient temperature, wind
speed and conductor temperature and wirelessly transmits
this data to a remote data center and an offsite location. Polymetric insulators, guy strain insulators. Plastic mounting structures and hardware for securing
photovoltaic solar panels, namely ballasted flat roof,
penetrating roof, pole and terrain mount systems consisting
of mounted based, module clips and wind deflectors.
A drop box includes a housing defining an interior space and a hinge support located in the interior space. The drop box includes a plurality of trays. Each tray is pivotally mounted on the hinge support for movement between respective first and second positions. In an aspect, the top-most tray includes a plurality of segregated splice locations to permit splicing to occur without accessing any trays beneath the top- most tray. In an aspect, the drop box includes structure to secure the tray to inhibit movement of the tray.
A drop box includes a housing defining an interior space and a hinge support located in the interior space. The drop box includes a tray pivotally mounted on the hinge support for movement between first and second positions. The hinge support has a resilient portion that elastically deforms during movement of the tray between the first and second positions and/or the tray has a resilient portion that elastically deforms during movement of the tray between the first and second positions.
A cover for a fiber optic cable connection includes a cap portion having a first housing portion having a first housing wall and a second housing portion having a second housing wall. A union portion has a union wall defining a union opening and is configured to receive the first housing portion and the second housing portion to couple the first housing portion and the second housing portion in a closed position. The first housing wall and the second housing wall define a housing opening to receive a sealing assembly that has an inner surface and an outer surface. A sealing opening is configured to receive a fiber optic cable associated with the fiber optic cable connection. The outer surface is configured to contact at least one of the first housing wall, the second housing wall, or the union wall when the sealing assembly is received within the housing opening.
A cover for a fiber optic cable connection includes a cap portion having a first housing portion having a first housing wall and a second housing portion having a second housing wall. A union portion has a union wall defining a union opening and is configured to receive the first housing portion and the second housing portion to couple the first housing portion and the second housing portion in a closed position. The first housing wall and the second housing wall define a housing opening to receive a sealing assembly that has an inner surface and an outer surface. A sealing opening is configured to receive a fiber optic cable associated with the fiber optic cable connection. The outer surface is configured to contact at least one of the first housing wall, the second housing wall, or the union wall when the sealing assembly is received within the housing opening.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
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(1) Metal hardware for securing, supporting and protecting power transmission lines, power distribution lines, telecommunication lines and messengers therefor, namely, suspensions, supports and components thereof; yoke plates, clevises, socket eyes, bundling links and hold down weight shackles; lashing rods and wires and terminations therefor, armor rods; line and tree guards; air flow spoilers and vibration dampers; ties for attaching lines and cables to insulators; spacers and spacer dampers for parallel lines and cables; dead ends terminations and pulling eyes; ground wire moldings; markers, guards, wrap links and dispensers for guy wires; cable separators and support blocks; splices, splice shunts, taps, splints, L-, T- and cross tie connectors; drop wire hangers; support systems for CATV cables and messengers, namely, grips, splices, taps, dead ends, tree guards, and ground wire moldings; overhead, buried and sub-surface splice cases and closures for telecommunication cables; components thereof and encapsulants therefor; shield connectors, spring clamps, pair protectors and bonding kits comprised of metal bonding braid, clamps, shield connectors and fasteners for making bonding and grounding connections in splice closures and pedestal terminals on telephone cables; metal fiber optic cable hardware, namely, connectors, clamps, and supports; spacer cable hardware and accessories, fiberglass products including metal standoff brackets; connectors and dead ends for vineyards and trellising wire and cables; metal fencing products, namely, dead end braces, H-braces, connectors, anchors, splices, non-luminous and non-mechanical metal post signs, and safety dispensers for fencing wire; hardware and dead ends for metal building cross braces; metal mounting structures and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar panels, namely ballasted flat roof, penetrating roof, pole and terrain mount systems consisting of mounted based, module clips and wind deflectors; accessories for electrical ropes, cables strands, wires, and pole line hardware namely, armor rods and wires, line guards, patch rods, tap armor, dead ends, telephone splints, splint and tie assemblies, lashing rods, conductor suspension systems, spacers for parallel conductors, tangent supports, drop wire hangers.
(2) Accessories for electrical ropes, cables strands, wires, and pole line hardware namely, splices, line splices, electrical splice shunts; telephone cable pedestal safety markers and highway post safety markers; apparatus for optical transmission; optical fiber closures for housing, organizing and protecting fiber splices; couplers, splitters, patch panels and cross connects; air flow spoilers and dampers for controlling and inhibiting vibrations of electrical conductors and telephone lines; protective closures for cable and fusion splices for fiber optic lines; fiber optic cable hardware, namely, connectors, and supports; motion suppression or damping apparatus, namely, air flow spoilers and vibration dampers; fusion splice protectors; cable protectors; fusion splice apparatus and parts therefor; passive components for high-speed fiber and copper telecommunication networks; fiber-to-the home, fiber distribution hubs, fiber access terminals, outside plant cabinets and accessories supporting fiber optic, copper and mobile communication systems; computer software that monitors aeolian vibration and subspan oscillation, environmental conditions, namely, ambient temperature, wind speed and conductor temperature and wirelessly transmits this data to a remote data center and an offsite location.
(3) Polymetric insulators, guy strain insulators.
(4) Plastic mounting structures and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar panels, namely ballasted flat roof, penetrating roof, pole and terrain mount systems consisting of mounted based, module clips and wind deflectors.
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17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Metal hardware for securing, supporting and protecting power transmission lines, power distribution lines, telecommunication lines and messengers therefor, namely, suspensions clamps, supports and components thereof; yoke plates, clevises fasteners of metal, socket eyes, bundling tension links and metal hold down weight shackles; steel, aluminum, copper lashing rods and wires; metal guard barriers for power lines and extruded tube tree guards; vibration dampers for mitigating vibration of conductors and cables; metal cable ties for attaching power lines and cables to insulators; power line transmission apparatus, namely, spacers and spacer dampers for parallel power lines and cables; dead ends electrical terminators and pulling eyes for wires; markers, guards, wrap links and dispensers for metal guy wires; cable separators and support blocks; metal hardware, namely, drop wire hangers; overhead, buried and sub- surface splice cases being metal boxes and metal closures for telecommunication cables; metal hardware, namely, shield connectors, spring clamps, bonding kits comprised of metal bonding braid, clamps, shield connectors and metal threaded fasteners for making bonding and grounding connections in splice closures and pedestal terminals on telephone cables; metal fiber optic cable hardware, namely, strand clamps, and tangent supports clamps of metal formed wire hardware that support cables from pole to pole; spacer cable hardware and accessories, namely metal brackets; metal hardware, namely, connectors and dead ends for vineyards and trellising wire and cables; metal fencing products, namely, dead end braces, H-braces, connectors, anchors, non-luminous and non-mechanical metal post signs, and safety dispensers being reels for fencing wire; metal hardware, namely, dead ends for metal building cross braces; metal mounting structures and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar panels, namely, ballasted flat roof, penetrating roof, pole and terrain mount systems consisting of mounted based, module clips and wind deflectors in the nature of solar mounting system comprised of aluminum extrusions, roll formed steel, aluminum and stainless steel stampings, and stainless steel hardware namely nuts, bolts and washers Accessories for electrical ropes in the nature of transmission lines, electric cables strands, and electric wires, namely, tie assemblies being attachments for insulators, namely, distribution ties, side, spool, and top ties for fastening electrical conductors to insulators, ties and pads for connecting electrical cables, strands or wire to insulators, double support ties, side-groove ties and alloy ties, electrical shielding spacers for parallel conductors to control the distance between conductors, tangent supports being metal and polymer hardware for electrical transmission and power distribution lines, namely, suspension clamps primarily made of metal and polymer, structural supports primarily made of metal and polymer, spacers primarily made of metal and polymer and spacer dampers primarily made of metal and polymer, suspension assemblies for electrical ropes, cables and strands, and trunnion supports for attachment points, optical transmission systems and components comprised of receivers and transmitters, multiplexers and modems; optical fiber closures for housing, organizing and protecting fiber splices, couplers, splitters, multiplexers, patch panels and cross connects; fiber optic cable hardware, namely, connectors, cleavers, clamps, supports, motion suppression or damping apparatus, fusion splice protectors and cable protectors; fusion splice apparatus and parts for all the foregoing , drop wire hanger brackets for fiber optic cable slack storage; telephone cable pedestal safety markers and highway post safety markers; optical fiber closures for housing, organizing and protecting fiber splices; optical couplers, signal splitters for electronic apparatuses, patch panels for housing electrical and optical connectors and electrical switches and cross connects electric cables; protective closures for cable and fusion splices for fiber optic lines, for housing networks, namely, rack and wall mount splice closures for fiber optic telephone and CATV voice video and data transmission cables; splice and cross-connect closure components for fiber optic telephone and CATV voice, video and data transmission cables, namely, splice case housings, end plates, end plate grommets, buffer trays, splice tray hold down straps, splice trays, grounding studs, vertical mount brackets, aerial hanger brackets, adapter brackets, heat shields, fiber optic cable strength member brackets and caps;fiber optic cable hardware, namely, connectors, strand clamps; fusion splice protectors; plastic mounting structures and hardware for securing photovoltaic solar panels, namely, ballasted flat roof, penetrating roof, pole and terrain mount systems consisting of mounted based, module clips and wind deflectors; passive components for high-speed fiber and copper telecommunication networks; telecommunications equipment, namely, fiber-to-the home access aggregators; downloadable computer software for monitoring aeolian vibration and subspan oscillation, environmental conditions, namely, ambient temperature, wind speed and conductor temperature; splices for electrical transmission lines; electrical splice shunts for electrical transmission lines; L-, T- and cross tie wire connectors; support systems for CATV cables and messengers comprised of splices for electrical transmission lines, electrical power devices, namely, taps Electrical insulators, namely, polymetric electrical insulators Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for monitoring aeolian vibration and subspan oscillation, environmental conditions, namely, ambient temperature, wind speed and conductor temperature
A cable spacer for maintaining positions of a plurality of cables relative to each other is provided. The cable spacer includes a frame, a hanger and a plurality of clamps that couple the plurality of cables to the frame to maintain the positions of the plurality of cables relative to each other. A first clamp includes a receiver with a first arcuate surface, and a keeper that is adjustably coupled to the receiver to be adjusted from a first position to a second position to interfere with removal of the region of the first cable from the first concave pocket. A locking system adjusts the keeper from the first position to the second position relative to the receiver, and maintains the keeper in the second position to exert a compressive force on the first cable, urging the first cable into the first concave pocket.
A dropper line includes a dropper wire extending from a first link point to a second link point. A first connection device connects the first link point to a messenger wire and a second connection device connects the second link point to a contact wire. A wire support structure connects to the first connection device at an upper end and connects to the dropper wire from a first support point to a second support point. The first support point and the second support point lie between the first link point and the second link point. The dropper wire has a wire portion between the first support point and the first link point, such that the wire portion is above the first support point.
A clamp, and cable management system including the clamp, includes a bolster with a first clamping surface, and a keeper that is to be coupled to the bolster. The keeper is adjustable relative to the bolster to establish a first separation of the keeper from the first clamping surface of the bolster, and a second separation of the keeper from the first clamping surface of the bolster. The first separation is different from the second separation. The keeper includes a second clamping surface configured to cooperate with a first object having a first exterior dimension, and a third clamping surface, different from the second clamping surface, that is configured to cooperate with a second object having a second exterior dimension.
A cable management system includes a cap that cooperates with a housing to enclose a connection between a first cable and a second cable. The cap defines a first port and a second port through which cables extend into the housing. A base is to be coupled to the cap. The base includes a first clamp that protrudes from a surface of the base and maintains an alignment of a portion of the first cable with the first port. The base also includes a base interlock portion. A first cable guide, separate from the base, is to be installed on the cap to maintain an alignment of a portion of the second cable. The first cable guide includes a second clamp, and a first cable guide interlock portion that cooperates with the base interlock portion to interfere with separation of the first cable guide from the base.
A clamp, and cable management system including the clamp, includes a bolster with a first clamping surface, and a keeper that is to be coupled to the bolster. The keeper is adjustable relative to the bolster to establish a first separation of the keeper from the first clamping surface of the bolster, and a second separation of the keeper from the first clamping surface of the bolster. The first separation is different from the second separation. The keeper includes a second clamping surface configured to cooperate with a first object having a first exterior dimension, and a third clamping surface, different from the second clamping surface, that is configured to cooperate with a second object having a second exterior dimension.
A cable management system includes a cap that cooperates with a housing to enclose a connection between a first cable and a second cable. The cap defines a first port and a second port through which cables extend into the housing. A base is to be coupled to the cap. The base includes a first clamp that protrudes from a surface of the base and maintains an alignment of a portion of the first cable with the first port. The base also includes a base interlock portion. A first cable guide, separate from the base, is to be installed on the cap to maintain an alignment of a portion of the second cable. The first cable guide includes a second clamp, and a first cable guide interlock portion that cooperates with the base interlock portion to interfere with separation of the first cable guide from the base.
A unitube breakout kit includes a bottom portion extending from a neck end to an outlet end. A top portion is selectively attached to the bottom portion. The bottom portion and the top portion together define a central cavity configured to contain at least one of fiber optic fibers or ribbon fibers. The bottom portion defines a first pair of slots configured to cooperate with a fastener to attach at least one of fiber optic core tube or unitube ribbon cable to the bottom portion.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
G02B 6/255 - Splicing of light guides, e.g. by fusion or bonding
G02B 6/28 - Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals
A unitube breakout kit includes a bottom portion extending from a neck end to an outlet end. A top portion is selectively attached to the bottom portion. The bottom portion and the top portion together define a central cavity configured to contain at least one of fiber optic fibers or ribbon fibers. The bottom portion defines a first pair of slots configured to cooperate with a fastener to attach at least one of fiber optic core tube or unitube ribbon cable to the bottom portion.
A cable enclosure includes a housing defining an opening through which an interior of the housing is accessible. An end plate is releasably secured to the housing to cover the opening such that the interior of the housing is not accessible. The end plate includes a first conductive leg in electrical communication with a first cable within the housing. The end plate also includes a second conductive leg in electrical communication with a second cable within the housing. The end plate further includes a conductive member movable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the conductive member is in contact with the first conductive leg and the second conductive leg. When in the second position, the conductive member is not in contact with at least one of the first conductive leg or the second conductive leg.
H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
H01R 13/6589 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts with wires separated by conductive housing parts
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
H02G 15/10 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 4/58 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
H01R 4/30 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
H01R 4/22 - End caps, i.e. caps of insulating or conductive material for covering or maintaining connections between wires entering the cap from the same end
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Metal cabinets specially adapted to protect telecommunications equipment in the nature of fiber optic cables; enclosures to house and protect splice points and other connections for power, telecommunications, CATV, voice, video, and data transmission cables
A support device for supporting a cable includes a central support portion having a first side and a second side. The support device also includes a first leg portion extending between a first end and a second end, the first leg portion having a first helical winding. The support device also includes a second leg portion extending between a third end and a fourth end, the second leg portion having a second helical winding. The support device further includes a hanger portion attached to the central support portion. The hanger portion includes structure that cooperates with an associated attachment structure. The first leg portion is attached to the central support portion and the second leg portion is attached to the central support portion. The first helical winding and the second helical winding are configured to receive the cable.
F16L 3/14 - Hangers in the form of bands or chains
F16L 3/26 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting the pipes all along their length, e.g. pipe channels or ducts
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
A clamp for suspending a wire includes a housing having an inner support surface. The wire is disposed between the inner support surface and a keeper. The clamp further includes a fastening unit, including a first fastener and a second fastener attachable to the first fastener. The housing defines an opening extending in a direction along which the wire is received within the housing. After the second fastener is attached to the first fastener, the fastening unit is not removable from the housing. The fastening unit is movable, within the opening, between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the fastening unit cooperates with the keeper to decrease a distance between the inner support surface and the keeper. In the second position, the fastening unit does not cooperate with the keeper to decrease the distance.
A support device for supporting a wire includes a first support portion. A second support portion includes a first leg portion and a second leg portion that extends linearly and is attached to the first leg portion and to the first support portion. A third support portion includes a third leg portion having a third inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the third axial opening, and a third outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the third axial opening. The third inwardly facing surface and the third outwardly facing surface have a different surface roughness. A fourth leg portion has a fourth inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the fourth axial opening, and a fourth outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the fourth axial opening. The fourth inwardly facing surface and the fourth outwardly facing surface have a same surface roughness.
H02G 7/05 - Suspension arrangements or devices for electric cables or lines
F16G 11/00 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
H02G 1/08 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle through tubing or conduit, e.g. rod or draw wire for pushing or pulling
A vibration damper (104) for reducing a vibration in a cable is provided. The vibration damper (104) includes an attachment portion (200) that is attached to the cable. The vibration damper includes a flexible leg portion (210, 216) attached to the attachment portion (200). The vibration damper includes a weighted portion (230, 236) attached to the flexible leg portion (210, 216). The weighted portion (230, 236) is spaced a distance (242, 270) apart from the attachment portion (200).
An unmanned aerial vehicle for mounting a clamp to a line includes a body, a first propeller attached to the body, a second propeller attached to the body, and a third propeller attached to the body. The body is between at least one of the first propeller and the second propeller, the first propeller and the third propeller, or the second propeller and the third propeller. A guide is attached to the body and is configured to support the clamp for mounting to the line by flying the unmanned aerial vehicle toward the line. A device effective in deterring avifauna (e.g. birds) can be attached to the clamp for protecting animals from flying into the line. The guide is configured to support the clamp such that an imaginary clamp line between a first jaw of the clamp and a second jaw of the clamp when the clamp is in an arrested position is non-parallel to a plane intersecting the first propeller, the second propeller, and the third propeller.
A mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel to a surface includes a mounting base that is supported on the surface. The mounting base defines an elongated opening that extends along an axis. A module mount can be coupled to the mounting base. The module mount includes a first mount portion that is received within the elongated opening of the mounting base such that the module mount is movable with respect to the mounting base along the axis. A second mount portion is coupled to the solar panel for mounting the solar panel to the surface through the mounting base.
F24S 25/15 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface using bent platesArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface using assemblies of plates
F24S 25/11 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface using shaped bodies, e.g. concrete elements, foamed elements or moulded box-like elements
Fiber-optic equipment is often deployed in various locations, and performance of fiber-optic transmissions may be monitored as a gauge of equipment status to prevent costly and inconvenient communication outages. Events that damage equipment that eventually result in outage and may be desirable to address proactively, but the occurrence of such events may be difficult to detect only through equipment performance. Presented herein are techniques for monitoring and maintaining fiber-optic equipment performance via enclosure sensors that measure physical properties within a fiber-optic equipment enclosure, such as temperature, pressure, light, motion, vibration, and moisture, which are often diagnostic and predictive of causes of eventual communication outages, such as temperature-induced cable loss (TICL), incomplete flash-testing during installation, exposure to hazardous environmental conditions, and tampering. An enclosure sensor package transmits the physical measurements to a monitoring station, and automatic determination of enclosure- related events may enable triaging and transmission of repair alerts to maintenance personnel.
G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
G01H 9/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means
Fiber-optic equipment is often deployed in various locations, and performance of fiber-optic transmissions may be monitored as a gauge of equipment status to prevent costly and inconvenient communication outages. Events that damage equipment that eventually result in outage and may be desirable to address proactively, but the occurrence of such events may be difficult to detect only through equipment performance. Presented herein are techniques for monitoring and maintaining fiber-optic equipment performance via enclosure sensors that measure physical properties within a fiber-optic equipment enclosure, such as temperature, pressure, light, motion, vibration, and moisture, which are often diagnostic and predictive of causes of eventual communication outages, such as temperature-induced cable loss (TICL), incomplete flash-testing during installation, exposure to hazardous environmental conditions, and tampering. An enclosure sensor package transmits the physical measurements to a monitoring station, and automatic determination of enclosure- related events may enable triaging and transmission of repair alerts to maintenance personnel.
G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
G01H 9/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means
A support structure (100) is provided for supporting a cable (102). The support structure includes a body portion (106) extending circumferentially about an axis (104). The body portion includes a first wall, a second wall extending substantially parallel to the first wall, and a third wall coupled between the first wall and the second wall. The first wall, the second wall, and the third wall define an opening extending along a circumferential length of the body portion. The body portion receives the cable within the opening. A retention structure is coupled to the first wall and projects from the first wall towards the second wall. The retention structure extends substantially parallel to the third wall. The retention structure retains the cable within the opening.
F16G 11/02 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with parts deformable to grip the cable or cablesFastening means which engage a sleeve or the like fixed on the cable
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooksHooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
A mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel to a surface includes a mounting base (200). The mounting base supports a fastener (204). A module mount (212) has a module mount sidewall supporting the fastener. The module mount is movable with respect to the fastener when the fastener is received through the module mount opening. A first distance between a bottom surface (216) of the module mount and a top surface of the mounting base is adjustable. A mounting clamp (222) has a mounting clamp sidewall defining a mounting clamp opening through which the fastener is received. The mounting clamp is movable with respect to the fastener when the fastener is received through the mounting clamp opening such that a second distance between a bottom surface (228) of the mounting clamp and a top surface (218) of the module mount is adjustable. The solar panel is mounted between the mounting clamp and the module mount.
A cover (100) for a fiber optic cable connection includes a cap portion (200) having a first housing portion (202) having a first housing wall, a second housing portion (204) having a second housing wall, and a coupler portion (250) that couples the first housing portion and the second housing portion in a closed position. The first housing wall and the second housing wall define a housing opening. A sealing assembly (290) is received within the housing opening and has an inner surface (310) and an outer surface (312). The inner surface defines a sealing opening that receives a fiber optic cable. The outer surface contacts at least one of the first housing wall or the second housing wall when the sealing assembly is received within the housing opening. The sealing assembly creates an additional seal when the first housing wall and the second housing wall compress the sealing assembly onto a union portion.
A mounting assembly for mounting an antenna to a support structure includes an attachment bracket coupled to a support structure. The mounting assembly includes a support member coupled to the attachment bracket and extending along a support member axis. The support member has a body defining a substantially hollow interior that extends substantially co-axially along the support member axis. A support arm supports an antenna. The support arm is received within the substantially hollow interior of the support member. The support arm is in a locked position or an unlocked position relative to the support member. In the locked position, the support arm is fixed with respect to the support member. In the unlocked position, the support arm is movable with respect to the support member along the support member axis.
A power line protection device protects a power line from avifauna. The power line protection device includes at least two of an attachment portion attached to the power line, the attachment portion having a helical turn that winds around the power line, a lighting apparatus for emitting light, or a reflective device having a reflective material that reflects light. The lighting apparatus is attached to at least one of the attachment portion or the reflective device. The reflective device is attached to at least one of the attachment portion or the lighting apparatus. A method for protecting a power line from avifauna is provided.
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD (Australia)
Inventor
Timbrell, Philip Kenneth
Abstract
A supporting apparatus for a conductor, comprising a helical rod having a plurality of turns. The pitch between the turns varies along the length of the helical rod, from a region of longer pitch at an end of the helical rod to a region of shorter pitch along the rod.
A cable wedge assembly that can streamline installation of cabling assemblies upon trees and other structures is provided. For example, the cable wedge assembly need not require specialized tools for installation. Rather, the unique features and functions of the assembly attach to a cable merely by inserting a cable through the assembly, tightening a portion of the connector upon another and establishing tension in the cable. Once cable tension is established, the integral wedges seat causing attachment to and retention of the cable. This attachment and retention is effected by way of split conical inserts disposed within the housing of the assembly.
An apparatus is provided that electrically insulates an elongate body from a rigid member. The apparatus includes an insulating part and a helically shaped securing part. The insulating part contacts either the elongate body or the rigid member thereby electrically insulating the elongate body from the rigid member. The helically shaped securing part prevents the insulating part from moving. The helically shaped securing part is comprised of multiple continuous rods, whereby the multiple rods are individual rods or sets of rods where at least two of the continuous rods are adhered together with an adhesive to form a set.
A message storage apparatus that can stimulate creativity and imagination of children and adolescents is disclosed. The apparatus facilitates storage of messages such as secrets, memories, notes, diary entries, wishes, dreams, trivia and other educational facts, quiz and other game questions, valentines, etc. More particularly, the apparatus can virtually (or physically) store intangible (and tangible) messages, thereby enhancing creativity and imagination. The message storage apparatus has a message delivery system that receives a message and delivers it securely to a storage chamber where the message can be accessed at a later time.
Torque wrenches; hand tools, namely, ratchet wrenches; hand-operated cutting tools, namely, hand tools for cutting apertures in splice case end plates; hand tools, namely, tools for removing splice case end plates; hand tools, namely, hand tools for shaping cable during splice case and closure installation
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Metal hardware, namely, L-connectors, T-connectors, manhole support brackets Safety markers for telephone cable pedestals and telephone highway posts; wire brushes specially adapted for the preparation and cleaning of low and high voltage electrical conductors; optical communications instruments, namely, receivers, transmitters, and modems; optical cables; fiber optic cable hardware specially adapted for use with fiber optic cables, namely, connectors, cleavers, and clamps; motion suppression or damping apparatus for power transmission cables, power distribution cables and communication cables, namely, air flow spoilers and vibration dampers; accessories specially adapted for electrical ropes, cables, strands, wires, and pole lines, namely, armor rods, line guards, patch rods, tap armor, dead ends, telephone splints, splint and tie assemblies, lashing rods, conductor suspension systems, electrical splice shunts, spacers for parallel conductors, tangent supports, and drop wire hangers; metal components specially adapted for securing, supporting, and protecting power transmission lines, power distribution lines, and telecommunication lines, namely, suspension clamps, yoke plates clevises, socket eyes, bundling links and hold down weight shackles, lashing rods, lashing rod wires, lashing rod terminations, armor rods, air flow spoilers and vibration dampers, ties for attaching lines and cables, spacers and spacer dampers for parallel lines and cables, dead ends terminations and pulling eyes, ground wire moldings, markers, guards, wrap links and dispensers for guy wires, cable separators and support blocks, taps, splints, cross tie connectors, and drop wire hangers; safety equipment for electric power lines, namely, hot sticks poles for use on electric power lines; apparatus for splicing optical fibers, namely, fusion splicers; optical fibers, namely, pigtails; non-electric telecommunication cable splice blocks; non-electric telecommunication cable interface plugs; metal components specially adapted for non-electric coaxial cables, namely, grips, taps, dead ends, and ground wire moldings; metal components specially adapted for non-electric telecommunication cables, namely, closures, shield connectors, spring clamps, pair protectors, and bonding kits comprised of bonding braid and clamps; metal components specially adapted for non-electric telephone cables, namely, shield connectors and fasteners for making bonding and grounding connections in splice closures and pedestal terminals; metal components specially adapted for telephone, coaxial, voice, video and data transmission cables, namely, gaskets and torque bars; wall mount splice closures specially adapted for fiber optic, telephone, and coaxial cables, namely, bulkhead panels; fiber optic cable connectors, namely, external isolation terminal kits for fiber optic cables consisting primarily of fiber optic cable connectors and also including isolation terminals, cable studs, splice sleeves, and a quick disconnects; splices for electrical transmission lines; wire connector kits containing items specially adapted for bonding and connecting electrical wires, namely, bonding braid, bonding clips and shield connectors; splice closures specially adapted for telephone, coaxial, voice, video, and data transmission cables; rack and wall mount splice closures specially adapted for fiber optic, telephone, coaxial, voice, video, and data transmission cables; splice and cross-connect closure components specially adapted for fiber optic, telephone, coaxial, voice, video, and data transmission cables, namely, splice case housings, end plates, end plate grommets, buffer trays, splice trays, grounding studs, vertical mount brackets, aerial hanger brackets, adapter brackets, heat shields; isolated ground kits specially adapted for fiber optic cable closures comprising nonconductive sleeves and rubber washers for establishing a grounding connection between fiber optic cable and the exterior of a fiber optic closure or for isolating grounding connections internally of the closure; fiber optic cable closures, namely, transport tubes specially adapted for fiber optic cables; fiber optic cable closure components specially adapted for use with fiber optic cables, namely, splices, couplers, splitters, patch panels and cross connects; brackets specially adapted for fiber optic cable, namely, strength member brackets; fiber optic cable closure components, namely, ground insets placed within a fiber optic cable closure specially adapted for grounding fiber optic cable to the exterior of the closures; fiber optic cable housing, namely, transition compartments and buffer tube storage compartments specially adapted for use in housing fiber optic splice cases; fiber optic cable housing, namely, transition tubes and transport tubes specially adapted for use in housing fiber optic splice cases; fiber optic cable installation kits consisting primarily of fiber optic connectors and also including L-brackets, brackets, end plates, bobbins, gaskets, grommets, clips, and dome closures for the storage of spliced and un-spliced fiber optic cable, sold together as a unit; fiber optic cable connector kits consisting primarily of fiber optic connector housing and also including L-brackets, brackets, end plates bobbins, gaskets, grommets, clips and dome closures for the storage of spliced and un-spliced fiber optic cable, sold together as a unit
An adaptable connection enclosure (ACE) is disclosed. The ACE can employ a number of different connector blocks thereby enhancing versatility to address a myriad of different connection scenarios. In aspects, the ACE can support coax, coax/fiber, coax/CAT5, fiber/CAT5, fiber or CAT5 connector blocks without altering the ACE housing. In accordance therewith, adapter plates can be employed to effect the interchangeability.
An apparatus and method of employing modified twist-to-engage bolts that attach a photovoltaic (PV) module to an extrusion rail or channel within a rail are disclosed. In addition to a modified twist-to-engage bolt (e.g., “t-bolt”), a complementary bracket portion having alignment tabs locks in place and clamps the modules to the rail. The anti-rotation locking system prevents twist-to-engage bolts from disengaging without the removal of the complementary bracket.
An apparatus and method of employing modified twist-to-engage bolts that attach a photovoltaic (PV) module to an extrusion rail or channel within a rail are disclosed. In addition to a modified twist-to-engage bolt (e.g., "t-bolt"), a complementary bracket portion having alignment tabs locks in place and clamps the modules to the rail. The anti-rotation locking system prevents twist-to-engage bolts from disengaging without the removal of the complementary bracket.
Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing apparatus having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as tape to pass there through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level after frictional release of a retaining knot. Various mounting bracket assemblies are provided which facilitate mounting on most any surface.
H02G 1/04 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables for mounting or stretching
Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing apparatus having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as tape to pass there through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level after frictional release of a retaining knot. Various mounting bracket assemblies are provided which facilitate mounting on most any surface.
B66D 3/04 - Pulley blocks or like devices in which force is applied to a rope, cable or chain, which passes over one or more pulleys, e.g. to obtain mechanical advantage
A damper assembly system that can provide for multiple frequency responses to control Aeolian vibration in EHV (Extra High Voltage) applications is disclosed. The damper assembly comprises an asymmetric design that enables two disparate frequency responses at either side of the clamp that attaches the damper to a suspended member or cable. Two additional frequency responses are enabled at an inlet point of each of the damper weights. The damper weights can have a rounded or egg- shape together with an inner cavity so as to control corona discharge in EHV applications. Additionally, the tuned weights can be of disparate mass as well as asymmetric distances from the clamp.
A fiber retention device is provided for retention of fibers such as optical fibers, tubing, cables, buffer tubes and other elongate objects. The retention device includes, generally, a mounting retainer and a resilient sleeve. The mounting retainer is formed of a resilient material and defines one or more generally U-shaped support channels. The resilient sleeve is positioned in the U-shaped support channel and defines at least one expandable passageway for receiving a fiber therein. The passageway diameter is less than the fiber diameter in a pre-load orientation or relaxed condition prior to inserting the fiber into the passageway. The support channel selectively includes a plurality of tabs for locating the sleeve therein including tabs on a bottom wall for resisting relative horizontal movement and tabs on a side wall for resisting relative vertical movement of the sleeve within the channel. The sleeve is positively located by the channel, and the fiber is retained and strain relieved by the elastomer sleeve. A mounting flange is provided for coupling a plurality of mounting retainers in a coupled orientation as desired.
A damper assembly staking system that provides for staking damper weights onto a messenger is disclosed. The damper assembly comprises at least one damper weight with a forked side which accepts a messenger. A hole is drilled in the forked side of the damper weight to receive the messenger. A staking hole is then drilled into the bottom of the damper weights. The staking hole extends just past the side of the messenger hole and is sized to receive a staking ball. Staking of the damper weight is accomplished by pressing the staking ball into the staking hole via a hardened dowel pin to secure the messenger within the damper weights.
A damper assembly staking system that provides for staking damper weights onto a messenger is disclosed. The damper assembly includes damper weights having a forked side which accepts a messenger. A hole is drilled in the forked side of the damper weight to receive the messenger. A staking hole is then drilled into the bottom of the damper weights. The staking hole extends just past the side of the messenger hole and is sized to receive a staking ball. Staking of the damper weight is accomplished by pressing the staking ball into the staking hole via a hardened dowel pin to secure the messenger within the damper weights.
The specification discloses a cable (e.g., fiber optic) housing assembly that facilitates securing cables and splices within its interior while providing a convenient work tray to assist a technician when splicing cables above ground level. The housing assembly can be equipped with a grommet and bobbin assembly that secures cables within the interior of the housing. Additionally, modular splice blocks can be configured within the interior of the housing in order to secure cable splices. In aspects, these modular splice blocks can be added as needed in a variety of configurations, including but not limited to, vertical stacking, horizontal back-to-back, or the like. The modular characteristics of the splice blocks enhance the as-needed extensibility of the housing assembly.
A fiber retention device is provided for retention of fibers such as optical fibers, tubing, cables, buffer tubes and other elongate objects. The retention device includes, generally, a mounting retainer and a resilient sleeve. The mounting retainer is formed of a resilient material and defines one or more generally U-shaped support channels. The resilient sleeve is positioned in the U-shaped support channel and defines at least one expandable passageway for receiving a fiber therein. The passageway diameter is less than the fiber diameter in a pre-load orientation or relaxed condition prior to inserting the fiber into the passageway. The support channel selectively includes a plurality of tabs for locating the sleeve therein including tabs on a bottom wall for resisting relative horizontal movement and tabs on a side wall for resisting relative vertical movement of the sleeve within the channel. The sleeve is positively located by the channel, and the fiber is retained and strain relieved by the elastomer sleeve. A mounting flange is provided for coupling a plurality of mounting retainers in a coupled orientation as desired.
A center-lock aerial slack cable storage bracket (CLAS) is disclosed. More particularly, the CLAS improves time and efficiency of installation upon a cable under tension by employing a hinged center-lock mechanism. During installation, the hinged center-lock mechanism enables the unit to be hinged-open, placed upon a cable under tension and hinged-closed. Once hinged-closed over the cable under tension, standard 'off-the-shelf' straps or tie-strips can be used to secure the unit into place, without a need for any specialized tools, hardware kits or brackets.
A center-lock aerial slack cable storage bracket (CLAS) is disclosed. More particularly, the CLAS improves time and efficiency of installation upon a cable under tension by employing a hinged center-lock mechanism. During installation the hinged center-lock mechanism enables the unit to be hinged-open, placed upon a cable under tension and hinged-closed. Once hinged-closed over the cable under tension, standard ‘off-the-shelf’ straps or tie-strips can be used to secure the unit into place, without a need for any specialized tools, hardware kits or brackets.
A spacer and/or spacer damper that provides for uniform spacing of horizontally bundled sub-conductors as well as enhanced heat dissipation is disclosed. More particularly, when applied to electrical transmission lines, the configuration of the spacer and/or spacer damper can include formed-wire outer rods which increase the conductor surface area thereby enhance heat dissipation. In other words, the outer rod assembly disclosed herein can provide for minimizing damaging effects of motion while enhancing heat dissipation of the underlying conductor and connector arm. Still further, the subject spacer or spacer damper can alleviate entangling of the sub-conductors most often caused by galloping, ice unloading, and fault currents.
The specification discloses a cable (e.g., fiber optic) housing assembly that facilitates securing cables and splices within its interior while providing a convenient work tray to assist a technician when splicing cables above ground level. The housing assembly can be equipped with a grommet and bobbin assembly that secures cables within the interior of the housing. Additionally, modular splice blocks can be configured within the interior of the housing in order to secure cable splices. In aspects, these modular splice blocks can be added as needed in a variety of configurations, including but not limited to, vertical stacking, horizontal back-to-back, or the like. The modular characteristics of the splice blocks enhance the as-needed extensibility of the housing assembly.
An aerial cable spacer is provided with a cable retainer and vertically disposed strengthening tabs or ribs. The cable retainer includes a cable retaining arm. A mid portion of the cable retaining arm has a non-rectangular plus “+” shaped cross section. The plus “+” shaped cross section engages and exerts a force on the cable as the cable retaining arm bends to a closed position. The arm is flexible so as to create a resilient force in conjunction with the plus “+” shaped cross section to securely hold the cable on a cable seat of a main body portion of the aerial cable spacer. A pawl is carried on the arm at a predetermined orientation to engage a corresponding set of teeth on the spacer body for enhanced cable clamping force.
The present invention relates to a cross-arm for supporting power cables, and a process for manufacturing a cross-arm. A cross-arm is provided which is an integrated form and which includes a plurality of shape components, each of the plurality of shape components having a profile which is arranged to reduce conductive tracking. The shape components may include a shadow arrangement where the sheds are mounted vertically in use and include recesses between the sheds that are shaped to receive cables. Another shape component includes a cross-arm top section profile to promote the runoff of water.
A guy marker apparatus for use on an associated guy wire includes a substantial rectangular body member having opposite parallel first and second edges and is foldable along a longitudinal axis parallel with the first and second edges. First and second connection portions are disposed at the first and second edges, respectively, for selectively interlocking the edges in slidable abutment to hold the main body member in a folded tubular conformation and selectively in a helical conformation. A tool for applying a guy marker apparatus onto an associated guy wire includes a main body member, an alignment portion adapted to guide the guy marker in an unlocked state relative to the main body member, and a production portion adapted to guide the marker in a self-locked state out from the main body member. A forming wall disposed between the alignment and production portions moves the marker material between the unlocked and self-locked state based on relative movement between the tool and the guy marker material. A dispensing system for a bulk roll of coiled guy marker material includes a housing having a cavity adapted to hold the coil of guy marker material having . a shape memory. The housing includes an outlet opening whereby desired lengths of guy marker material may be drawn. The bulk roll includes coiled flattened layers of plastic guy wire marker material having an inherent shape memory characteristic.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Hardware for electrical transmission and power distribution lines, namely, suspension clamps, supports, spacers and spacer dampers.
(2) Metal and polymer hardware for electrical transmission and power distribution lines, namely, suspension clamps primarily made of metal and polymer, structural supports primarily made of metal and polymer, spacers primarily made of metal and polymer and spacer dampers primarily made of metal and polymer.
An optical fiber splice case particularly adapted for providing fiber optic links directly to a home, business, et al. is provided wherein at least one enclosure base has at least one cover member selectively sealingly engaged with at least one side of the at least one enclosure base. The at least one enclosure base includes at least one bulkhead having a selective plurality of optical fiber ports therethrough.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal and polymer hardware for electrical transmission and power distribution lines, namely, suspension clamps primarily made of metal and polymer, structural supports primarily made of metal and polymer, spacers primarily made of metal and polymer and spacer dampers primarily made of metal and polymer
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Compression sleeves for fiber optic telephone and CATV voice, video and data transmission buffer tubes, electrical and fiber optic connectors in the nature of jumpers, splice protector covers for electrical cables and fiber optic transport tubing for electrical cables
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Formed wire dead-end appliance for high temperature linear bodies
An appliance is provided for terminating high temperature conductors. The appliance includes a clevis member, a first set of aluminum elongate helically formed reinforcement members, and first and second U-shaped dead-end members having leg portions formed of an aluminum material and an aluminum-coated metal material, respectively. The reinforcement members and first and second dead end members are applied to the associated conductor in a layered relationship in a manner to establish a phase ordering of aluminum alloy and aluminum covered steel wire materials over the circumference of the conductor. The combination of aluminum alloy and aluminum coated steel wire materials provides desired strength while maintaining an operating temperature of the appliance lower than an operating temperature of the associated conductor.
