A cable with a conductor assembly separator may be provided. The cable may comprise an assembly, a jacket, and a conductor assembly separator comprising an interweave assembly separator. The assembly may comprise a first conductor, a second conductor, and a ground. The interweave assembly separator may be disposed between the first conductor and the ground, the second conductor and the ground, a first side of the assembly and the jacket, and a second side of the assembly and the jacket.
An area light may be provided. The area light may comprise an upper compartment, a lower compartment, and a lamp. The upper compartment may comprise an opening configured to receive a connector that may be configured to receive a cable. The lower compartment may be attached to the upper compartment. The lower compartment may comprise a connector block configured to receive conductors of the cable that supply electrical power. The lamp may be connected to the lower compartment. The lamp maybe configured to receive the electrical power from the block.
A coated overhead conductor comprising: a conductor comprising aluminum or an alloy thereof and a coating comprising (a) a ceramic or a ceramic and a filler; and (b) optionally a hydrophobe.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 3/12 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of inorganic substances ceramics
H01B 13/16 - Insulating conductors or cables by passing through, or dipping in, a liquid bathInsulating conductors or cables by spraying
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Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services,
namely, rehabilitating underground electric distribution
cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through
introduction of silicon based restorative; rehabilitating
underground electric distribution cable systems by
rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water
blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and
specialty services, namely, removing existing underground
electric distribution cable systems; construction,
maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely,
installing new underground electric distribution cable and
ancillary equipment; residential and commercial construction
consulting services in the fields of planning, installation,
and maintenance of electrical wiring systems; high voltage
distribution installation services; providing repair and
maintenance information in the field of electrical power,
installation, equipment, and solutions. Environmental testing and inspection services in the field
of electricity, namely, digital grid resiliency assessment,
reel tracking, and field assessments of electric cables and
power distribution systems; engineering consulting services
in the fields of installation, operations, planning, and
maintenance of electrical power distribution systems;
providing online non-downloadable software for conducting
digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking
power outages, and managing power grid systems and
equipment; software as a service (SAAS) services for
conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting
and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems
and equipment.
A reel chock is disclosed according to various embodiments. The reel chock can include a chock body that has a width that extends along a pivot axis. The reel chock also can include a pivot plate attached to the chock body. The pivot plate can be transverse to the pivot axis. The reel chock also can include a pivot arm that is rotatably connected to the pivot plate such that the pivot arm rotates about the pivot axis. The pivot arm can include a fastener portion that extends at least partially over the chock body.
An apparatus for detecting an open neutral condition in a split phase power system is described. The apparatus includes two powered lines providing output electricity to an electrical distribution system and a shared neutral line providing a grounded neutral to the first and second powered lines. The apparatus is configured for detecting when an open neutral condition is present in the split phase power system by determining when a power current is present on one or both of the first and second powered lines while a return current is not present on the neutral line; and in response to detecting that the open neutral condition is present, causing an interrupter to interrupt the power supplied by the first and second powered lines or to generate a signal indicating an open condition.
H02H 3/33 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors using summation current transformers
H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
A weatherproof electrical device cover may be provided. The weatherproof electrical device cover may comprise a base, a lid, and a tension element. The base may comprise a keeper. The lid may be attached to the base via a hinge. The lid may comprise a tang wherein the lid is operative to hingedly close on the base. When the lid is closed on the base, the keeper may be operative to retain the tang. The tension element may be disposed between the base and the lid. The lid may be operative to slide relative to the base to compress the tension element. When the tension element is at a first compression level, the keeper may retain the tang. When the tension element is at a second compression level greater than the first compression level, the keeper may not retain the tang.
An aluminum alloy material is provided. The aluminum allow material includes an alloy composition having by mass %, magnesium in an amount of 1.8%-2.5%, iron in an amount of 0.10%-0.90%, and aluminum in an amount of 98.1%-95% with inevitable impurities. An armored cable with armor being made of the aluminum alloy material is provided.
C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
H01B 7/22 - Metal wires or tapes, e.g. made of steel
A liquid cooled conductor apparatus may be provided. The apparatus may comprise a conductor, a tube, and an extension element. The tube may be disposed around the conductor. The extension element may extend from an interior surface of the tube and may make contact with the conductor.
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(1) Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, restoring underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of silicon based restorative; restoring underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, removing existing underground electric distribution cable systems; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, installing new underground electric distribution cable and ancillary equipment;
(2) Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for collecting, analyzing and organizing data in the field of construction; providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to analyze data related to power outages; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analyzing real-time location data for collecting power outage data and providing recommendations related to repair and restoration of underground electric distribution cable systems; testing services of underground electric distribution cable systems; testing, analysis and evaluation of underground electric distribution cable systems; engineering services for power cable system condition assessment, management, repair and restoration; maintenance assessment of the performance and reliability of power cable systems
A liquid cooled conductor apparatus may be provided. The apparatus may comprise a conductor, a tube, and an extension element. The tube may be disposed around the conductor. The extension element may extend from an interior surface of the tube and may make contact with the conductor.
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(1) Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of silicon based restorative; rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, removing existing underground electric distribution cable systems; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, installing new underground electric distribution cable and ancillary equipment; residential and commercial construction consulting services in the fields of planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems; high voltage distribution installation services; providing repair and maintenance information in the field of electrical power, installation, equipment, and solutions.
(2) Environmental testing and inspection services in the field of electricity, namely, digital grid resiliency assessment, reel tracking, and field assessments of electric cables and power distribution systems; engineering consulting services in the fields of installation, operations, planning, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems; providing online non-downloadable software for conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems and equipment; software as a service (SAAS) services for conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems and equipment.
Disclosed herein are armored cable sheaths that demonstrate decreased pull resistance in an aluminum stud pull test. Armored cables disclosed herein also demonstrate adequate crush resistance to meet UL 1569 requirements.
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Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of silicon based restorative; rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, removing existing underground electric distribution cable systems; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, installing new underground electric distribution cable and ancillary equipment; residential and commercial construction consulting services in the fields of planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems; high voltage distribution installation services; providing information in the field of electrical power, installation, equipment, and solutions Environmental testing and inspection services in the field of electricity, namely, digital grid resiliency assessment, reel tracking, and field assessments of electric cables and power distribution systems; engineering consulting services in the fields of installation, operations, planning, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems; non-downloadable software for conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems and equipment; software as a service (SAAS) services for conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems and equipment
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Non-downloadable software for conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems and equipment; software as a service (SAAS) services for conducting digital grid resiliency assessments, reporting and tracking power outages, and managing power grid systems and equipment
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SILANE FUNCTIONAL STABILIZERS FOR EXTENDING LONG-TERM ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE PERFORMANCE
Provided are unique acyl metallocene compounds of formula (1):
Provided are unique acyl metallocene compounds of formula (1):
Provided are unique acyl metallocene compounds of formula (1):
as defined herein. Additionally provided are dielectric enhancement fluids and hydrosilylation gel compositions, in either case comprising at least one acyl metallocene compound of formula (1). Further provided are methods for extending the useful life of an insulated cable, comprising injecting the dielectric enhancement fluids or the hydrosilylation gel compositions into the cable, wherein the acyl metallocene compound of formula (1) diffuses into the polymeric insulation. Yet further provided are methods for extending the useful life of in-service electrical cable, comprising injecting the dielectric enhancement fluid compositions into the cable, wherein the injected composition provides for both initial permeation of the acyl metallocene compound of formula (1) into the polymeric insulation, and extended retention of subsequent condensation products of the acyl metallocene compound of formula (1) in the cable insulation.
C07F 17/02 - Metallocenes of metals of Groups 8, 9 or 10 of the Periodic Table
H01B 3/46 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes silicones
H01B 13/32 - Filling or coating with impervious material
Fire resistant splices, kits, and methods for splicing fire resistant cables disclosed herein can maintain an operable connection and meet applicable fire codes to allow a 2 hour egress under extreme heat conditions. Splices disclosed herein can comprise an outer steel enclosure and an interior cable spliced within. Splices disclosed herein may comprise a layer of quartz material disposed immediately against a metal connector forming the electrical connection between conductors of each wire, and wrapped in a ceramifiable silicon rubber layer.
H01B 7/295 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame using material resistant to flame
H01B 7/40 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for facilitating mounting or securing
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Provided are unique acyl metallocene compounds of formula (1), as defined herein. Additionally provided are dielectric enhancement fluids and hydrosilylation gel compositions, in either case comprising at least one acyl metallocene compound of formula (1). Further provided are methods for extending the useful life of an insulated cable, comprising injecting the dielectric enhancement fluids or the hydrosilylation gel compositions into the cable, wherein the acyl metallocene compound of formula (1) diffuses into the polymeric insulation. Yet further provided are methods for extending the useful life of in-service electrical cable, comprising injecting the dielectric enhancement fluid compositions into the cable, wherein the injected composition provides for both initial permeation of the acyl metallocene compound of formula (1) into the polymeric insulation, and extended retention of subsequent condensation products of the acyl metallocene compound of formula (1) in the cable insulation.
H01B 3/18 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances
H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
H01B 7/282 - Preventing penetration of fluid into conductor or cable
H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes vinyl resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins
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Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, restoring underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of silicon based restorative; restoring underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, removing existing underground electric distribution cable systems; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, installing new underground electric distribution cable and ancillary equipment Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for collecting, analyzing and organizing data in the field of construction; providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to analyze data related to power outages; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analyzing real-time location data for collecting power outage data and providing recommendations related to repair and restoration of underground electric distribution cable systems; testing services of underground electric distribution cable systems; testing, analysis and evaluation of underground electric distribution cable systems; engineering services for power cable system condition assessment, management, repair and restoration; maintenance assessment of the performance and reliability of power cable systems
A liquid cooled charging cable system may be provided. The liquid cooled charging cable system may comprise a source, a load, a liquid cooled charging cable, and a cooling device. The liquid cooled charging cable may connect the source to the load, and may supply electric energy from the source to the load. The liquid cooled charging cable may comprise a supply conductor and a return conductor. The cooling device may pump a coolant around the supply conductor and the return conductor where the supply conductor and the return conductor may be immersed in the coolant.
A non-crimping cable pulling device may be provided. The non-crimping cable pulling device may be a cap and a body attached to the cap. The body may be an interior that may have a sleeve section and a jaw assembly section. A sleeve may be disposed in the sleeve section of the body and a jaw assembly may be disposed in the jaw assembly section of the body. The jaw assembly may be a plurality of jaws and a grip ring. The plurality of jaws may each have an exterior side and an interior side. Each of the plurality of jaws may have a spring groove on its exterior side. The grip ring may have a plurality of grip ring legs. Ones of the plurality of grip ring legs may respectively engage the spring groove on each of the plurality of jaws.
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
Conductor identification may be provided. A first sleeve may be placed around a first conductor and a second sleeve around a second conductor. Next, a first tag may be placed on the first conductor and a second tag on the second conductor. Then, the first conductor and the second conductor may be pulled together through a conduit. The first conductor may slideably move through the first sleeve and the second conductor may slideably move through the second sleeve as the first conductor and the second conductor are pulled together through the conduit.
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
Cable testing may be provided. A first end of a cable may be prepared using stress control tubing and stress relief mastic. Then the first end of the cable may be directly connected to a high voltage supply. The cable may then be tested.
Cable testing may be provided. A first end of a cable may be prepared using stress control tubing and stress relief mastic. Then the first end of the cable may be directly connected to a high voltage supply. The cable may then be tested.
A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle.
B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
B65H 75/24 - Constructional details adjustable in configuration, e.g. expansible
B65H 75/30 - Arrangements to facilitate driving or braking
B65H 75/40 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable
A conductor may be rated. First, a conductor core comprising a first material and having a core elongation may be provided. Next, a plurality of conductor strands may be provided. The plurality of conductor strands may comprise a second material. The elongation of the plurality of conductor strands may be one of greater than the core elongation or equal to the core elongation. Then a rating for a conductor comprising the conductor core and the plurality of conductor strands may be provided. The rating may include a composite rated breaking strength of the conductor being a function of the core elongation and not being limited by the elongation of the plurality of conductor strands.
H01B 5/00 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 5/10 - Several wires or the like stranded in the form of a rope stranded around a space, insulating material, or dissimilar conducting material
A power management and smart lighting system is provided that enables efficient distribution of DC power to various building features, including LED lighting. The power management system includes an intelligent power supply unit configured to convert AC power drawn from a building load center into a deadband DC waveform. The deadband DC power generated by the intelligent power supply unit is then transmitted over power-with-Ethernet cables to a plurality of distributed intelligent drivers, each configured to intelligently power one or more LED troffers. The intelligent drivers may be daisy-chained to one another by the power-with-Ethernet cables, enabling a power-ring architecture. To enable easy control of the drivers, intelligent sensors can be distributed throughout the topology and connected to the drivers (e.g., via power-with-Ethernet cables) to enable a wide array of lighting control options.
H05B 45/50 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits
A J-hook may be provided. The J-hook may comprise a main section and a latching pin. The main section may comprise a first portion comprising a latching pin hole, a second portion comprising a keyhole, and a saddle portion connecting the first portion to the second portion. The latching pin may be disposed in the latching pin hole. The latching pin may comprise a button disposed at a first end of the latching pin, a compression device disposed between the button and a first portion outside, and a latching stud disposed at a second end of the latching pin. The compression device may cause the latching stud to apply a pressure against a second portion outside when the latching pin is disposed in the keyhole.
F16L 3/06 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing with supports for wires
H02G 3/30 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings
A J-hook may be provided. The J-hook may comprise a main section and a latching pin. The main section may comprise a first portion comprising a latching pin hole, a second portion comprising a keyhole, and a saddle portion connecting the first portion to the second portion. The latching pin may be disposed in the latching pin hole. The latching pin may comprise a button disposed at a first end of the latching pin, a compression device disposed between the button and a first portion outside, and a latching stud disposed at a second end of the latching pin. The compression device may cause the latching stud to apply a pressure against a second portion outside when the latching pin is disposed in the keyhole.
A cable with a conductor assembly separator may be provided. The cable may comprise an assembly, a jacket, and a conductor assembly separator comprising an interweave assembly separator. The assembly may comprise a first conductor, a second conductor, and a ground. The interweave assembly separator may be disposed between the first conductor and the ground, the second conductor and the ground, a first side of the assembly and the jacket, and a second side of the assembly and the jacket.
Disclosed are cable types, including a type THHN cable, the cable types having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a material containing nylon or thermosetting resin. A silicone based pulling lubricant for said cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small cable gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the resin material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force between the formed cable and a conduit during installation.
C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
H01B 3/22 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances liquids, e.g. oils hydrocarbons
H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes vinyl resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins
H01B 3/46 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes silicones
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
A utility box be provided. The utility box may comprise a base and a lid. The base may comprise a keeper that may comprise a keeper opening. The lid may be hingedly attached to the base. The lid may comprise a tang comprising a tang opening wherein the lid may be operative to hingedly close on the base. When the lid is closed on the base, the keeper may be operative to retain the tang and the keeper opening and the tang opening may align.
A utility box be provided. The utility box may comprise a base and a lid. The base may comprise a keeper that may comprise a keeper opening. The lid may be hingedly attached to the base. The lid may comprise a tang comprising a tang opening wherein the lid may be operative to hingedly close on the base. When the lid is closed on the base, the keeper may be operative to retain the tang and the keeper opening and the tang opening may align.
Disclosed are cable types, including a type THHN cable, the cable types having a reduced surface coefficient of friction, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core and insulating layer are surrounded by a material containing nylon or thermosetting resin. A silicone based pulling lubricant for said cable, or alternatively, erucamide or stearyl erucamide for small cable gauge wire, is incorporated, by alternate methods, with the resin material from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force between the formed cable and a conduit during installation.
H01B 3/22 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances liquids, e.g. oils hydrocarbons
H01B 3/46 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes silicones
H01B 13/14 - Insulating conductors or cables by extrusion
B29C 48/95 - Lubricating by adding lubricant to the moulding material
C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
A conductor trimmer may be provided. The conductor trimmer may comprise a grip and a trimmer. The grip may comprise a grip handle and a trimmer groove. The trimmer may comprise a trimmer handle. The trimmer may be configured to engage the trimmer groove. With trimmer snuggly attached to both the grip and a conductor, the trimmer may be rotated about conductor by a user holding the grip handle stationary and rotating the trimmer by the trimmer handle. As the trimmer rotates about the conductor, a first roller rail and a second roller rail may ride in the trimmer groove as a blade cuts layers of strands from the conductor.
H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
A cable stacker may be provided. The cable stacker may comprise a mounting bracket and a cable holder. The mounting bracket may comprise a first side, a front side, and a second side. The second side may be operable to break away from the front side. The cable holder may be attached to the mounting bracket. The cable holder may comprise a plurality of slots operative to hold a corresponding plurality of cables.
A cable stacker may be provided. The cable stacker may comprise a mounting bracket and a cable holder. The mounting bracket may comprise a first side, a front side, and a second side. The second side may be operable to break away from the front side. The cable holder may be attached to the mounting bracket. The cable holder may comprise a plurality of slots operative to hold a corresponding plurality of cables.
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
B65B 27/06 - Bundling coils of wire or like annular objects
F16G 11/03 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes incorporating resiliently-mounted members for attachment of the cable end
A liquid cooled charging cable system may be provided. The liquid cooled charging cable system may comprise a source, a load, a liquid cooled charging cable, and a cooling device. The liquid cooled charging cable may connect the source to the load, and may supply electric energy from the source to the load. The liquid cooled charging cable may comprise a supply conductor and a return conductor. The cooling device may pump a coolant around the supply conductor and the return conductor where the supply conductor and the return conductor may be immersed in the coolant.
A hydraulic conduit bender may be provided. The hydraulic conduit bender may comprise a mast and a main bending cylinder. The mast may be disposed in a working position. The main bending cylinder may be disposed in the mast. The main bending cylinder may be operative to accept, on a throw extending from the main bending cylinder when the mast is in the working position, different sizes of a plurality of bending shoes without having to adjust a position of the main bending cylinder within the mast.
B21D 7/02 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes over a stationary forming memberBending rods, profiles, or tubes by use of a swinging forming member or abutment
B21D 9/12 - Bending tubes using mandrels or the like by pushing over a curved mandrelBending tubes using mandrels or the like by pushing through a curved die
F16L 3/215 - 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 the movement being hydraulically or electrically controlled
High annealing temperature tree wire may be provided. The high annealing temperature tree wire may compromise a conductor core, a plurality of conductor strands, and at least one covering layer. The conductor core may comprise a first material. The plurality of conductor strands may be wrapped around the conductor core. The plurality of conductor strands may comprise a second material. The second material may anneal at a temperature above an operating temperature range of the electrical conductor. The at least one covering layer may be disposed around the plurality of conductor strands.
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
High annealing temperature tree wire may be provided. The high annealing temperature tree wire may compromise a conductor core, a plurality of conductor strands, and at least one covering layer. The conductor core may comprise a first material. The plurality of conductor strands may be wrapped around the conductor core. The plurality of conductor strands may comprise a second material. The second material may anneal at a temperature above an operating temperature range of the electrical conductor. The at least one covering layer may be disposed around the plurality of conductor strands.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
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A hydraulic conduit bender may be provided. The hydraulic conduit bender may comprise a mast and a main bending cylinder. The mast may be disposed in a working position. The main bending cylinder may be disposed in the mast. The main bending cylinder may be operative to accept, on a throw extending from the main bending cylinder when the mast is in the working position, different sizes of a plurality of bending shoes without having to adjust a position of the main bending cylinder within the mast.
B21D 7/024 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes over a stationary forming memberBending rods, profiles, or tubes by use of a swinging forming member or abutment by a swinging forming member
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Method for laying multiple conductors in a container
A method for laying multiple conductors in a container may be provided. The method may comprise receiving the multiple conductors at a monitoring station; receiving the multiple conductors at a drive; and receiving the multiple conductors at the container.
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
B65B 35/10 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles
B65H 49/00 - Unwinding or paying-out filamentary materialSupporting, storing, or transporting packages from which filamentary material is to be withdrawn or paid-out
B65H 59/10 - Adjusting or controlling tension in filamentary material, e.g. for preventing snarlingApplications of tension indicators by devices acting on running material and not associated with supply or take-up devices
B65H 49/08 - Package-supporting devices for a single operative package enclosing the package
B65B 35/00 - Supplying, feeding, arranging or orientating articles to be packaged
B65D 85/04 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles for coils of wire, rope or hose
B65H 57/06 - Annular guiding surfacesEyes, e.g. pigtails
A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle. Bearings in the flanges can allow for a full rotation of the flanges about the axle.
B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
B65H 75/30 - Arrangements to facilitate driving or braking
B65H 75/24 - Constructional details adjustable in configuration, e.g. expansible
B65H 75/40 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable
Remaining material on a material package and its location may be determined. First, image data associated with a material package may be received by a server. Next, material package data associated with the material package may be received. A Machine Learning (ML) model may then be used to determine an estimated remaining amount of material associated with the material package based upon input derived from the image data and the material package data.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services,
namely, rehabilitating underground electric distribution
cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through
introduction of silicon based restorative; rehabilitating
underground electric distribution cable systems by
rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water
blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and
specialty services, namely, removing existing underground
electric distribution cable systems; construction,
maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely,
installing new underground electric distribution cable and
ancillary equipment; residential and commercial construction
consulting services in the fields of planning, installation,
and maintenance of electrical wiring systems; high voltage
distribution installation services; providing information in
the field of electrical power installation, equipment, and
solutions. Environmental testing and inspection services in the field
of electricity, namely, digital grid resiliency assessment,
reel tracking, and field assessments of electric cables and
power distribution systems; engineering consulting services
in the fields of installation, operations, planning, and
maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
An apparatus for detecting an open neutral condition in a split phase power system is described. The apparatus includes two powered lines providing output electricity to an electrical distribution system and a shared neutral line providing a grounded neutral to the first and second powered lines. The apparatus is configured for detecting when an open neutral condition is present in the split phase power system by determining when a power current is present on one or both of the first and second powered lines while a return current is not present on the neutral line; and in response to detecting that the open neutral condition is present, causing an interrupter to interrupt the power supplied by the first and second powered lines or to generate a signal indicating an open condition.
H02H 3/33 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors using summation current transformers
H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
A reel chock is disclosed according to various embodiments. The reel chock can include a chock body that has a width that extends along a pivot axis. The reel chock also can include a pivot plate attached to the chock body. The pivot plate can be transverse to the pivot axis. The reel chock also can include a pivot arm that is rotatably connected to the pivot plate such that the pivot arm rotates about the pivot axis. The pivot arm can include a fastener portion that extends at least partially over the chock body.
A liquid cooled cable may be provided. The liquid cooled cable may comprise a plurality of coolant supply tubes, a coolant return tube, and a jacket. A first one of the plurality of coolant supply tubes may include a first conductor and a second one of the plurality of coolant supply tubes includes a second conductor. The coolant return tube may receive coolant from the plurality of coolant supply tubes. The plurality of coolant supply tubes and the coolant return tube may be disposed in the jacket.
Energy and a control signal may be provided using a coupled power and control cable. The coupled power and control cable may comprise a power cable, a control cable, and an overall jacket. The power cable may be connected between a switch and a fixture and may provide energy to the fixture from the switch. The control cable may be connected between the control circuit and the fixture and may provide the control signal to the fixture from the control circuit. The power cable and the control cable may be disposed beneath the overall jacket.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
cable jacketing material sold as an integral feature of cables used in connection with computers, computer peripheral devices, televisions, audio-video, closed-circuit TV equipment and telecommunication equipment; cable jacketing material sold as an integral feature of high-definition multimedia interface apparatus and component cables sold as a unit
63.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRINTING INDICIA ONTO ARMORED CABLE
A method according to the teachings of the present disclosure may include disposing a sheath around a conductor assembly, with an outer surface of the sheath defining spaced apart crowns and valleys. An outlet of at least one ink jet print head may be positioned adjacent the sheath at an angle of 60 degrees to 120 degrees with respect to a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The method may also include using at least one ink jet print head to print marking indicia on the sheath, the marking indicia indicating at least characteristic of the electrical cable assembly.
Installation of electrical systems can require a large amount of branch circuits that can lead to a labeling degeneracy that can require a customized on-site tagging step to identify each conductor to be installed, or cause technicians to install additional circuit housing runs to circumvent the degeneracy. Circuit grouping systems and methods, and circuit installation methods, are disclosed herein that prevent such inefficiencies.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of silicon based restorative; rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, removing existing underground electric distribution cable systems; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, installing new underground electric distribution cable and ancillary equipment; residential and commercial construction consulting services in the fields of planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems; high voltage distribution installation services; providing information in the field of electrical power installation, equipment, and solutions.
(2) Environmental testing and inspection services in the field of electricity, namely, digital grid resiliency assessment, reel tracking, and field assessments of electric cables and power distribution systems; engineering consulting services in the fields of installation, operations, planning, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of silicon based restorative; rehabilitating underground electric distribution cable systems by rejuvenating existing cable through introduction of water blocking material; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, removing existing underground electric distribution cable systems; construction, maintenance, repair and specialty services, namely, installing new underground electric distribution cable and ancillary equipment; residential and commercial construction consulting services in the fields of planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems; high voltage distribution installation services; providing information in the field of electrical power, installation, equipment, and solutions Environmental testing and inspection services in the field of electricity, namely, digital grid resiliency assessment, reel tracking, and field assessments of electric cables and power distribution systems; engineering consulting services in the fields of installation, operations, planning, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems
A coated overhead conductor comprising: a conductor comprising aluminum or an alloy thereof and a coating comprising (a) a ceramic or a ceramic and a filler; and (b) optionally a hydrophobe.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 3/12 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of inorganic substances ceramics
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
A coated overhead conductor comprising: a conductor comprising aluminum or an alloy thereof and a coating comprising (a) a ceramic or a ceramic and a filler; and (b) optionally a hydrophobe.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
H01B 3/12 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of inorganic substances ceramics
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
74.
Providing partial material package remaining material and location
Remaining material on a material package and its location may be determined. First, image data associated with a material package may be received by a server. Next, material package data associated with the material package may be received. A Machine Learning (ML) model may then be used to determine an estimated remaining amount of material associated with the material package based upon input derived from the image data and the material package data.
Secure storage carts are disclosed herein and capable of being assembled and disassembled on-site without common disadvantages that affect storage carts designed for on-site assembly. Secure storage carts disclosed herein may be assembled to a reduced tolerance, eliminating potential points of failure in the assembled cart, and giving the user a more solid feel to the operation. Methods for assembling storage carts are also disclosed herein and can include adjusting the extension depth of a door panel hinge. Methods disclosed herein also may include applying a preloading force to the cart frame, to reduce tolerances between components of the storage cart once assembled. Kits are also provided herein containing the components required to assemble the cart on-site, in configurations that may be easily transported to and from the job site when disassembled. Kits also may provide for straightforward and secure assembly of the carts.
B65D 88/52 - Large containers collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
B65D 6/16 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor collapsible
B65D 55/14 - Applications of locks, e.g. of permutation or key-controlled locks
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/04 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment
A wire puller may be provided. The wire puller may comprise a middle portion, a restraint frame, and a front portion. The middle portion may comprise a gear box, a front bracket, a back bracket, and a capstan. The gear box may comprise a drive shaft and the capstan may comprise a hook pin. The restraint frame may be attached to the back bracket. The front portion may be attached to the front bracket. The front portion may comprise a pivot frame, a tube, an arm, a first side plate, a second side plate, a roller, and a flip out support. The pivot frame may comprise a locking mechanism.
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
Secure storage carts are disclosed herein and capable of being assembled and disassembled on-site without common disadvantages that affect storage carts designed for on- site assembly. Secure storage carts disclosed herein may be assembled to a reduced tolerance, eliminating potential points of failure in the assembled cart, and giving the user a more solid feel to the operation. Methods for assembling storage carts are also disclosed herein and can include adjusting the extension depth of a door panel hinge. Methods disclosed herein also may include applying a preloading force to the cart frame, to reduce tolerances between components of the storage cart once assembled. Kits are also provided herein containing the components required to assemble the cart on-site, in configurations that may be easily transported to and from the job site when disassembled. Kits also may provide for straightforward and secure assembly of the carts.
B65D 6/00 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
B65D 21/00 - Nestable, stackable or joinable containersContainers of variable capacity
An area light may be provided. The area light (100) may comprise an upper compartment (120), a lower compartment (104), and a lamp (106). The upper compartment (102) may comprise an opening configured to receive a connector (302) that may be configured to receive a cable (310). The lower compartment (104) may be attached to the upper compartment (102). The lower compartment (104) may comprise a connector block (402, see figure 4B) configured to receive conductors (404) of the cable (310) that supply electrical power. The lamp (106) may be connected to the lower compartment (104). The lamp (106) maybe configured to receive the electrical power from the block (402).
F21L 14/02 - Electric lighting devices without a self-contained power source, e.g. for mains connection capable of hand-held use, e.g. inspection lamps
F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
An area light may be provided. The area light (100) may comprise an upper compartment (120), a lower compartment (104), and a lamp (106). The upper compartment (102) may comprise an opening configured to receive a connector (302) that may be configured to receive a cable (310). The lower compartment (104) may be attached to the upper compartment (102). The lower compartment (104) may comprise a connector block (402, see figure 4B) configured to receive conductors (404) of the cable (310) that supply electrical power. The lamp (106) may be connected to the lower compartment (104). The lamp (106) maybe configured to receive the electrical power from the block (402).
F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
F21L 14/02 - Electric lighting devices without a self-contained power source, e.g. for mains connection capable of hand-held use, e.g. inspection lamps
An apparatus for detecting an open neutral condition in a split phase power system is described. The apparatus includes two powered lines providing output electricity to an electrical distribution system and a shared neutral line providing a grounded neutral to the first and second powered lines. The apparatus is configured for detecting when an open neutral condition is present in the split phase power system by determining when a power current is present on one or both of the first and second powered lines while a return current is not present on the neutral line; and in response to detecting that the open neutral condition is present, causing an interrupter to interrupt the power supplied by the first and second powered lines or to generate a signal indicating an open condition.
H02H 3/33 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors using summation current transformers
H02H 5/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to mechanical injury, e.g. rupture of line, breakage of earth connection
H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
81.
DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH PREDETERMINED OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Disclosed herein are winches comprising an overload protection mechanism. Certain aspects can comprise a drive gear frictionally coupled to a driven gear. Winch assemblies disclosed herein also can be configured to connect to common power tools such as may allow a user to operate the winch without specific training or knowledge of the application to which the winch is applied, without concern for damaging the tool within which the winch is applied. Material lifts, for instance, are contemplated herein as comprising the disclosed winches.
Disclosed herein are winches comprising an overload protection mechanism. Certain aspects can comprise a drive gear frictionally coupled to a driven gear. Winch assemblies disclosed herein also can be configured to connect to common power tools such as may allow a user to operate the winch without specific training or knowledge of the application to which the winch is applied, without concern for damaging the tool within which the winch is applied. Material lifts, for instance, are contemplated herein as comprising the disclosed winches.
B66D 1/14 - Power transmissions between power sources and drums or barrels
B66D 1/50 - Control devices automatic for maintaining predetermined rope, cable, or chain tension, e.g. in ropes or cables for towing craft, in chains for anchorsWarping or mooring winch-cable tension control
B66D 1/58 - Safety gear responsive to excess of load
F16D 7/02 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the friction type
A holding system and methods, systems, and apparatuses for constructing, assembling, and using the holding system are disclosed. The holding system can include an arbor bushing. The arbor bushing can include a head portion. The holding system can also include a plate attached to the arbor bushing. A pad can be attached to the plate. The head portion of the arbor bushing extends outward beyond a surface of the pad.
A pulling grip assembly and methods, systems, and apparatuses for constructing the pulling grip assembly are disclosed. The pulling grip assembly can include a pulling grip. The pulling grip can include an elongated body portion and a lug portion. The lug portion can include a blind hole for receiving an assembly including a hollow fastening member and a pulling cable retained within the hollow fastening member.
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
An apparatus and methods for pushing conductors into conduit and other structures are disclosed. The apparatus (“pusher”) can include rollers to apply a pushing force to one or more conductors or bundles of conductors. One or more rollers can be coupled to a drive mechanism. The pusher is configured to pull conductors or bundles of conductors off of one or more spools, and push the conductors or bundles of conductors without de-bundling or sorting the conductors. The conductors can be fed through the pusher in any format including side-by-side, vertical on top of one another, twisted together, or other formats. The pusher can include a guiding device that is configured to route the conductors from the pusher to a conduit through which the conductors are being pushed or pulled.
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
B65H 51/10 - Rollers, pulleys, capstans, or intermeshing rotary elements arranged to operate in groups or in co-operation with other elements with opposed coacting surfaces, e.g. providing nips
Systems for converting a standard direct current (DC) power from solar panels into a rectified DC power signal for further conversion into alternating current (AC) power are described herein. In some example embodiments, the systems may include distributed power converters and a grid interface unit connected by a trunk cable. In some example embodiments, the power converters may be embedded in the trunk cable.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02S 40/32 - Electrical components comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules
H02S 50/00 - Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
H02J 3/40 - Synchronising a generator for connection to a network or to another generator
A welder guard system is disclosed. According to various embodiments of the concepts and technologies described herein, the welder guard system can include a base and a lid attached to the base. The welder guard system can also include a safety switch system having an actuating device and a sensing device. The actuating device can be attached to the lid of the welder guard system and can provide a wireless signal. The sensing device can cause a welding device to prevent a welding jaw of the welding device from closing in response to activation of a clamping operation of the welding device when the sensing device fails to receive the wireless signal provided by the actuating device.
B23Q 11/00 - Accessories fitted to machine tools for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition or for cooling workSafety devices specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools
B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
An apparatus and method for modifying an aspect of an exterior polymer material or polymer type material of a linear substrate with a fluid. The apparatus include a variable exposure gap within which the linear substrate is exposed to the fluid. The width of the exposure gap is varied with the speed of the linear substrate traversing the exposure gap to maintain a constant exposure time of the linear substrate with the modifying fluid.
B05C 3/15 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material for treating work of indefinite length not supported on conveying means
H01B 13/32 - Filling or coating with impervious material
B21C 3/06 - DiesSelection of material thereforCleaning thereof with adjustable section
B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
B05D 7/20 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wires
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
H01B 13/16 - Insulating conductors or cables by passing through, or dipping in, a liquid bathInsulating conductors or cables by spraying
A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle. Bearings in the flanges can allow for a full rotation of the flanges about the axle.
B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
B65H 75/30 - Arrangements to facilitate driving or braking
B65H 75/24 - Constructional details adjustable in configuration, e.g. expansible
B65H 75/40 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable
A cable that extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The cable includes a jacket defined about the longitudinal axis. The jacket includes a plurality of fluting elements between the cable first end and the cable second end. The fluting elements are configured to reduce the torsional forces of cross-wind.
A power management and smart lighting system is provided that enables efficient distribution of DC power to various building features, including LED lighting. The power management system includes an intelligent power supply unit configured to convert AC power drawn from a building load center into a deadband DC waveform. The deadband DC power generated by the intelligent power supply unit is then transmitted over power-with-Ethernet cables to a plurality of distributed intelligent drivers, each configured to intelligently power one or more LED troffers. The intelligent drivers may be daisy-chained to one another by the power-with-Ethernet cables, enabling a power-ring architecture. To enable easy control of the drivers, intelligent sensors can be distributed throughout the topology and connected to the drivers (e.g., via power-with-Ethernet cables) to enable a wide array of lighting control options.
F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups or , e.g. of modular construction
H05B 45/50 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits
Active agent infused linear materials are provided with an infused surface that is infused with one or more dye molecules as well as methods of production. A method of forming an active agent infused linear material also as provided herein includes passing a substantially linear polymeric substrate through a linear substrate infusion chamber, and contacting the linear substrate with the liquid infusion solution at an infusion temperature and for an infusion time effective to infuse the one or more active molecules into or onto a surface of the linear substrate, thereby forming an active agent infused linear material. The liquid infusion solution includes one or more active molecules.
D06P 3/00 - Special processes of dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the material treated
D06B 5/02 - Forcing liquids, gases, or vapours through textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating through moving materials of indefinite length
D06B 23/22 - Arrangements of apparatus for treating processing-liquids, -gases or -vapours, e.g. purification, filtration or distillation for heating
D06B 3/02 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of fibres, slivers, or rovings
D06B 3/00 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating
A molten metal conveyor having a receptor plate in contact with molten metal during transport of the molten metal. The receptor plate extends from an entrance where molten metal enters onto the receptor plate to an exit where molten metal exits the receptor plate. The molten metal conveyor has at least one vibrational energy source which supplies vibrational energy directly to the receptor plate in contact with molten metal. A corresponding method for forming a metal product includes providing molten metal onto a molten conveyor; cooling the molten metal by control of a cooling medium flowing through a cooling passage in the or attached to the conveyor; and coupling vibrational energy directly into a receptor plate in contact with the molten metal on the conveyor.
A solar power generation system is provided for more efficiently and cost-effectively generating and delivering power. The solar power generation system includes a plurality of distributed power converter nodes each configured to convert DC power received from a solar module into a deadband DC waveform. The deadband DC power generated by each power converter node is then transmitted to a centralized grid interface box, which is configured to unfold the deadband DC waveform into an AC signal suitable for transmission to an electric power grid.
H02S 40/32 - Electrical components comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
