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US3868164A
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Insulating receptacle with test point
Assignee: Amerace Corp
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Filing: 1974-01-23
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1994-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle in the form of a dummy receptacle for insulating, shielding and providing a watertight seal at an open bushing, the receptacle being provided with a capped test point and a bail which straddles the test point, the bail and the test point cap being so located relative to one another as to be gripped simultaneously with a hot-stick for removal of the cap and exposure of the test point and for installation and removal of the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy A Lisk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; H01H; H01H31/00; H01H31/006; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/12; H01R11/14; H01R13/44; H01R13/443; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a receptacle for installation on a high voltage bushing, the receptacle having a longitudinally extending body, a bail, a test point and a test point cap covering the test point, which receptacle is installed and removed by means of a hot-stick having a hook at one end thereof, the improvement comprising: laterally extending pivot means affixed to the body and the bail such that the bail may be moved about a lateral axis provided by the pivot means; the test point cap having hook-receiving means positioned relative to the bail such that the hook-receiving means and the bail will be captured simultaneously by the hot-stick hook to thereby enable the test point cap to be removed and pivoted away from the test point to permit an electrical measurement to be made at the test point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a receptacle for installation on a high voltage bushing, the receptacle having a longitudinally extending body, a bail, a test point and a test point cap covering the test point, which receptacle is installed and removed by means of a hot-stick having a hook at one end thereof, the improvement comprising: laterally extending pivot means affixed to the body and the bail such that the bail may be moved about a lateral axis provided by the pivot means; the test point cap having hook-receiving means positioned relative to the bail such that the hook-receiving means and the bail will be captured simultaneously by the hot-stick hook to thereby enable the test point cap to be removed and pivoted away from the test point to permit an electrical measurement to be made at the test point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the hook-receiving means is in alignment with the bail when the bail is positioned in longitudinal alignment with the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the hot-stick hook is capable of being retracted into said one end of the hot-stick and at least a portion of the bail, where the bail is grasped by the hook, is complementary to a portion of said one end of the hot-stick such that upon retraction of the hook, the bail will be captured in said one end and affixed thereto against rotation and rocking movement relative to the hot-stick.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the receptacle is installed and removed by rotational and longitudinal movement of the receptacle relative to the bushing, the body extends longitudinally from a base upwardly to a top, said test point is located in said top, said test point cap extends upwardly at said top and the bail straddles the test point cap and extends upwardly to a top portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the hook-receiving means of the test point cap is at the top of said test point cap and is located adjacent the top portion of the bail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the hot-stick hook is capable of being retracted into said one end of the hot-stick and at least the top portion of the bail is complementary to a portion of said one end of the hot-stick such that upon retraction of the hook the bail will be captured in said one end and affixed thereto against rotation and rocking movement relative to the hot-stick, thereby coupling the receptacle with the hot-stick for effective rotational and longitudinal movement relative to the bushing.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
190 words
The method for determining if a high voltage bushing is active while the bushing is engaged with a receptacle, the receptacle having a lOngitudinally extending body, a bail, a test point and a test point cap covering the test point, which receptacle is installed and removed by means of a hot-stick having a hook at one end thereof, the test point cap having hook-receiving means, the receptacle further having laterally extending pivot means affixed to the body and the bail such that the bail may be moved about a lateral axis provided by the pivot means to a position relative to the hook-receiving means such that the hook-receiving means and the bail can be captured simultaneously by the hot-stick hook, said method comprising: positioning the bail essentially in said position relative to the hook-receiving means; capturing the hook-receiving means and the bail simultaneously in the hot-stick hook; retracting the hook relative to the bail; and laterally displacing the hot-stick to swing the bail and the test point cap about the lateral axis and thereby expose the test point to permit an electrical measurement to be made at the test point.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
190 words
The method for determining if a high voltage bushing is active while the bushing is engaged with a receptacle, the receptacle having a lOngitudinally extending body, a bail, a test point and a test point cap covering the test point, which receptacle is installed and removed by means of a hot-stick having a hook at one end thereof, the test point cap having hook-receiving means, the receptacle further having laterally extending pivot means affixed to the body and the bail such that the bail may be moved about a lateral axis provided by the pivot means to a position relative to the hook-receiving means such that the hook-receiving means and the bail can be captured simultaneously by the hot-stick hook, said method comprising: positioning the bail essentially in said position relative to the hook-receiving means; capturing the hook-receiving means and the bail simultaneously in the hot-stick hook; retracting the hook relative to the bail; and laterally displacing the hot-stick to swing the bail and the test point cap about the lateral axis and thereby expose the test point to permit an electrical measurement to be made at the test point.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 7 including: laterally displacing the hot-stick to return the bail and the test point cap to the position wherein the bail is essentially in longitudinal alignment with the body; and advancing the hot-stick hook, relative to the bail, to replace the test point cap over the test point.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
244 words
The method for removing a receptacle from a high voltage bushing, including first determining if the high voltage bushing is active while the bushing is engaged with the receptacle, the receptacle having a longitudinally extending body, a bail, a test point and a test point cap covering the test point, which receptacle is installed and removed by means of a hot-stick having a hook at one end thereof, the test point cap having hook-receiving means, the receptacle further having laterally extending pivot means affixed to the body and the bail such that the bail may be moved about a lateral axis provided by the pivot means to a position relative to the hook-receiving means such that the hook-receiving means and the bail can be captured simultaneously by the hot-stick hook, said method comprising: positioning the bail essentially in said position relative to the hook-receiving means; capturing the hook-receiving means and the bail simultaneously in the hot-stick hook; retracting the hook relative to the bail; laterally displacing the hot-stick to swing the bail and the test point cap about the lateral axis and thereby expose the test point to permit an electrical measurement to be made at the test point; laterally displacing the hot-stick to return the bail and the test point cap to the position wherein the bail is essentially in longitudinal alignment with the body; and moving the hot-stick in the direction away from the bushing to pull the receptacle from the bushing.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
244 words
The method for removing a receptacle from a high voltage bushing, including first determining if the high voltage bushing is active while the bushing is engaged with the receptacle, the receptacle having a longitudinally extending body, a bail, a test point and a test point cap covering the test point, which receptacle is installed and removed by means of a hot-stick having a hook at one end thereof, the test point cap having hook-receiving means, the receptacle further having laterally extending pivot means affixed to the body and the bail such that the bail may be moved about a lateral axis provided by the pivot means to a position relative to the hook-receiving means such that the hook-receiving means and the bail can be captured simultaneously by the hot-stick hook, said method comprising: positioning the bail essentially in said position relative to the hook-receiving means; capturing the hook-receiving means and the bail simultaneously in the hot-stick hook; retracting the hook relative to the bail; laterally displacing the hot-stick to swing the bail and the test point cap about the lateral axis and thereby expose the test point to permit an electrical measurement to be made at the test point; laterally displacing the hot-stick to return the bail and the test point cap to the position wherein the bail is essentially in longitudinal alignment with the body; and moving the hot-stick in the direction away from the bushing to pull the receptacle from the bushing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein a threaded connection interconnects the receptacle and the bushing and the hot-stick is rotated to rotate the receptacle as the hot-stick is moved in said direction away from the bushing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |