US4244613A
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Fuse holder extractor and replacer tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-06
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1998-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A fuse holder manipulating tool for removing and replacing fuses held within holders used in electrical connections atop utility poles. More particularly, a tool comprised of a cylindrical body portion closed at one end and open at the other. The cylindrical body portion having a longitudinal opening running along at least one portion of the length of the cylindrical body and having a second longitudinal opening opposite the first opening with the second opening having a generally triangularly shaped flange portion extending outwardly from each edge of the first opening for guide purposes. The body portion has a generally U-shaped guide structure connected to it near its open end. A bar-like pin projects outwardly from the body portion adjacent the guide structure for connecting with an eye on the fuse. The tool is placed on the end of a long switch stick. The shape of the tool and positioning of components allow the tool to be used to position and manipulate the fuse holder easily.
Inventors
- 👤 Lattie M. Tillman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H85/00; H01H85/02; H01H85/0208; B; B25; B25B; B25B9/00; B25B9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that holds a long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring, comprising: a body having a cavity means for surrounding at least a portion of the long fuse barrel for holding the long fuse barrel to raise and lower the long fuse barrel from a utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity means having an open end and a closed end, a guide means for use on the long fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is slid along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body adjacent to open end, a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body, whereby skill is not required to place the ring connecting means in the fuse ring located on a utility pole at a great distance from the user of the tool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that holds a long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring, comprising: a body having a cavity means for surrounding at least a portion of the long fuse barrel for holding the long fuse barrel to raise and lower the long fuse barrel from a utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity means having an open end and a closed end, a guide means for use on the long fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is slid along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body adjacent to open end, a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body, whereby skill is not required to place the ring connecting means in the fuse ring located on a utility pole at a great distance from the user of the tool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fuse barrel manipulating tool as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said guide means is generally U-shaped with arms projecting away from said body and upwardly from said body open end, said guide means constructed to freely slide along the long fuse barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fuse barrel manipulating tool as set forth in claim 2, wherein: said ring connecting means is positioned above said open end and projects toward the longitudinal center line of said body cavity means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
217 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that include a removable long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring, comprising: a body having a cavity therein for holding a long fuse barrel to raise and lower the long fuse barrel from a utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity having an open end and a closed end, a guide means for use on the fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is moved along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body adjacent said open end, a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body, said guide means is generally U-shaped with arm projecting away from said body and upwardly from said open end, said ring connecting means is positioned above said open end and projects toward the longitudinal center line of said body cavity, said body having a first elongated opening in said body, said opening running from said open end toward said closed end, and having a second elongated opening in said body, said second opening being positioned directly opposite said first opening, said openings are for receiving the fuse release ring and a fuse barrel connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
217 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that include a removable long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring, comprising: a body having a cavity therein for holding a long fuse barrel to raise and lower the long fuse barrel from a utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity having an open end and a closed end, a guide means for use on the fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is moved along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body adjacent said open end, a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body, said guide means is generally U-shaped with arm projecting away from said body and upwardly from said open end, said ring connecting means is positioned above said open end and projects toward the longitudinal center line of said body cavity, said body having a first elongated opening in said body, said opening running from said open end toward said closed end, and having a second elongated opening in said body, said second opening being positioned directly opposite said first opening, said openings are for receiving the fuse release ring and a fuse barrel connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
203 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that include a removable long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring, comprising: a body having a cavity therein for holding a long fuse barrel to raise and lower the long fuse barrel from a utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity having an open end and a closed end, a guide means for use on the fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is moved along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body adjacent said open end, a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body, said guide means is generally U-shaped with arms projecting away from said body and upwardly from said open end, said body is cylindrical body, said body having a first longitudinal opening running along at least the greater length of said body and having a second longitudinal opening opposite the first opening, said first longitudinal opening including outwardly projecting flanges for guiding a fuse member into said first longitudinal opening, said body includes a switch stick connector connected to said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
203 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that include a removable long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring, comprising: a body having a cavity therein for holding a long fuse barrel to raise and lower the long fuse barrel from a utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity having an open end and a closed end, a guide means for use on the fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is moved along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body adjacent said open end, a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body, said guide means is generally U-shaped with arms projecting away from said body and upwardly from said open end, said body is cylindrical body, said body having a first longitudinal opening running along at least the greater length of said body and having a second longitudinal opening opposite the first opening, said first longitudinal opening including outwardly projecting flanges for guiding a fuse member into said first longitudinal opening, said body includes a switch stick connector connected to said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for opening a long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring at the end in a pole fuse holder, comprising: a body including a long handle, a guide means for use on the long fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is slid along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body opposite said handle, and a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body when said guide means is positioned at the end of said barrel, whereby skill is not required to place the ring connecting means in the fuse ring located on a utility pole at a great distance from the user of the tool.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for opening a long fuse barrel having a fuse release ring at the end in a pole fuse holder, comprising: a body including a long handle, a guide means for use on the long fuse barrel to guide the tool toward a fuse release ring as the tool is slid along the fuse barrel, said guide means connected to said body opposite said handle, and a ring connecting means positioned and connected adjacent said guide means for insertion into the fuse ring by rotation of said body when said guide means is positioned at the end of said barrel, whereby skill is not required to place the ring connecting means in the fuse ring located on a utility pole at a great distance from the user of the tool.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
159 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that holds a long fuse barrel, comprising: a body including a long handle, said body having a cavity means for surrounding at least a portion of the long fuse barrel for holding the long fuse barrel to raise the long fuse barrel and connect one end of the long fuse barrel to the utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner and to lower the long fuse barrel after unconnecting one end of the long fuse barrel from the utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity means having an open end and a closed end, said closed end connected to said handle, a guide means for use on the long fuse barrel to guide the tool in order to quickly connect the other end of the long fuse barrel in the utility pole fuse holder, said guide means connected to said body adjacent said open end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
159 words
A fuse barrel manipulation tool for utility pole fuse holders that holds a long fuse barrel, comprising: a body including a long handle, said body having a cavity means for surrounding at least a portion of the long fuse barrel for holding the long fuse barrel to raise the long fuse barrel and connect one end of the long fuse barrel to the utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner and to lower the long fuse barrel after unconnecting one end of the long fuse barrel from the utility pole fuse holder in a safe manner, said cavity means having an open end and a closed end, said closed end connected to said handle, a guide means for use on the long fuse barrel to guide the tool in order to quickly connect the other end of the long fuse barrel in the utility pole fuse holder, said guide means connected to said body adjacent said open end.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |