US3922476A
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Live line pole top cover
Assignee: AB Chance Co
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Filing: 1975-03-06
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1995-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A vertically adjustable, flexible, openable insulative utility pole top cover is disclosed which is especially adapted for temporarily covering the upper end of a utility pole having upright, side-mounted insulator-supporting pins attached thereto in order to facilitate work around the pole. The cover comprises a pair of opposed, complementally configured, interconnected synthetic resin sections cooperatively defining a closed-top interior space for receiving the end of a utility pole, with elongated spaces adjacent the closed top for surrounding insulator-supporting pins or other pole hardware. An elastic rope is preferably used to tensionally draw the sections together and permit alteration of the vertical disposition of the cover as needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin E Clutter
- 👤 Edward L West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B17/00; H01B17/14; H01B17/16; H02; H02G; H02G7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A pole top cover, comprising: a pair of opposed, open bottom cover portions formed of electrical insulating material presenting an openable pole top cover, said portions being configured to cooperatively define a space therebetween for receiving the upper end of a utility pole and having top segments configured for covering the top of said pole, said portions also being configured to cooperatively define an opening in the upper end thereof adjacent said top segments for receiving an insulator-supporting pin attached to said upper end; and means on said cover for releasably drawing said portions together to position said cover on said upper end and hold the same at any one of a number of vertical dispositions on the pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A pole top cover, comprising: a pair of opposed, open bottom cover portions formed of electrical insulating material presenting an openable pole top cover, said portions being configured to cooperatively define a space therebetween for receiving the upper end of a utility pole and having top segments configured for covering the top of said pole, said portions also being configured to cooperatively define an opening in the upper end thereof adjacent said top segments for receiving an insulator-supporting pin attached to said upper end; and means on said cover for releasably drawing said portions together to position said cover on said upper end and hold the same at any one of a number of vertical dispositions on the pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein said portions are separate cover sections joined together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 2, wherein said sections are joined together at one of the adjacent lateral ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 2, wherein the respective lateral ends of said cover are defined by overlapping segments of said opposed sections, one pair of said overlapping segments being joined together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein said top segments are configured to abut and cooperatively cover said pole top when the cover is installed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cover portions define a pair of spaced openings adjacent said top segments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 6, wherein said portions define enclosed spaces communicating with said openings and the open bottom of said cover, respectively.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein the uppermost margin of each of said portions is defined by a continuous, upright lip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein said drawing means comprises an elastic rope attached to one of said portions and of length to be drawn around a utility pole, with retainer means on the other of said portions for releasably holding said rope in a drawn condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, including handle means adjacent the openable end of said cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pole top cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein said portions are formed of yieldable synthetic resin material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |