US5889231A — Transformer pad with molded sill and pedestal

Claim 1

Independent Claim 98 words

A device for supporting a transformer, comprising: a pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; and a sill included on said top surface, the sill including means for supporting a transformer tank cabinet door above the top surface of the pad, said sill being formed integrally with said pad; said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage therethrough of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that said cables are accessible when the transformer is in place on said pad.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 98 words

A device for supporting a transformer, comprising: a pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; and a sill included on said top surface, the sill including means for supporting a transformer tank cabinet door above the top surface of the pad, said sill being formed integrally with said pad; said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage therethrough of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that said cables are accessible when the transformer is in place on said pad.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 19 words

The device according to claim 1 wherein said sill includes a front section, and left and right side sections.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 39 words

The device according to claim 2 wherein said front and side sections include a shoulder and adjacent wall extending along all of said sections; said shoulder and said wall supporting the transformer cabinet door when the door is closed.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 22 words

The device according to claim 3 wherein said side sections include vertical slots opposite said front section for engaging a transformer tank.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 23 words

The device according to claim 4 wherein said sill extends between about 0.5 and 6 inches above said top surface of said body.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 18 words

The device according to claim 2 wherein said pad and said sill are comprised of a molded polymer.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 21 words

The device according to claim 6 wherein said sill includes a locking device for a cabinet door molded into said sill.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 22 words

The device according to claim 7 wherein said front and side sections include molded in ribs for providing mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 21 words

The device according to claim 7 wherein said sill includes an insert molded into said sill for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 33 words

The device according to claim 2 wherein said sill includes a locking device for a cabinet door mechanically fastened to said sill and a window through said sill to access said locking device.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 36 words

The device according to claim 2 wherein said sill includes a locking device for a cabinet door retained in a pocket formed into said sill and a window through said sill to access said locking device.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 22 words

The device according to claim 2 wherein said sill includes an insert mechanically fastened to said sill for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 22 words

A transformer system comprising a transformer tank cabinet door attached to a transformer tank both supported upon the device of claim 1.

Claim 15

Independent Claim 101 words

A device for supporting a transformer, comprising: a pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; a pedestal having a pedestal surface elevated above said top surface of said pad and including means for supporting a transformer tank above the top surface of said pad, said pedestal being integral with said pad; and said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage therethrough of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that said cables are accessible when the transformer is in place on said pad.

Claim 16

Independent Claim 101 words

A device for supporting a transformer, comprising: a pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; a pedestal having a pedestal surface elevated above said top surface of said pad and including means for supporting a transformer tank above the top surface of said pad, said pedestal being integral with said pad; and said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage therethrough of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that said cables are accessible when the transformer is in place on said pad.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 22 words

The device according to claim 14 wherein said pedestal comprises two pairs of side sections that define a substantially flat pedestal surface.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 38 words

The device according to claim 15 wherein one of said sides sections is positioned adjacent said opening in the pad, said one side section including a pair of mounting flanges to which the transformer tank can be attached.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 17 words

The device according to claim 16 wherein said pedestal includes an insert for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 23 words

The device according to claim 17 wherein said pedestal extends between about 2 and 6 inches above said top surface of said pad.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 18 words

The device according to claim 15 wherein said pad and said pedestal are comprised of a molded polymer.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 18 words

The device according to claim 19 wherein said side sections include molded-in ribs for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 21 words

The device according to claim 19 wherein said pedestal includes an insert molded into said pedestal for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 14 words

A transformer system comprising a transformer tank supported upon the device of claim 14.

Claim 25

Independent Claim 178 words

A device for supporting a tranformer, comprising: pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage there through of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that access to said cables is provided when the transformer is in place on said pad; said pad including a second drain opening sized to provide drainage for a portion of said top surface that is under the transformer when the transformer is in place on said device; said top surface including at least one peripheral canted surface that is canted and extends to an outer perimeter of the pad so as to drain toward the outer perimeter of said pad and at least one interior canted surface that is canted to drain toward said second opening; and said device further comprises a pedestal having a pedestal surface elevated above said top surface and including means for supporting a transformer tank above said top surface of said pad.

Claim 26

Independent Claim 178 words

A device for supporting a tranformer, comprising: pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage there through of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that access to said cables is provided when the transformer is in place on said pad; said pad including a second drain opening sized to provide drainage for a portion of said top surface that is under the transformer when the transformer is in place on said device; said top surface including at least one peripheral canted surface that is canted and extends to an outer perimeter of the pad so as to drain toward the outer perimeter of said pad and at least one interior canted surface that is canted to drain toward said second opening; and said device further comprises a pedestal having a pedestal surface elevated above said top surface and including means for supporting a transformer tank above said top surface of said pad.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 26 words

The device according to claim 23 further including a sill adapted to engage a transformer tank cabinet door, said sill being formed integrally with said pad.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 26 words

The device according to claim 24 wherein said sill includes a front section and left and right sections from which said peripheral canted surfaces extend outward.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 23 words

The device according to claim 23, further including a pedestal adapted to support the transformer tank, said pedestal being integral with said pad.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 33 words

The device according to claim 26 wherein said pedestal comprises two pairs of side sections from which said peripheral canted surfaces extend outward and said interior canted surfaces extend toward said second opening.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 53 words

A transformer system comprising a transformer tank and a device for supporting said transformer tank, said device comprising a pad having an upper surface wherein said transformer tank is supported at a position elevated above said upper surface by a pedestal, said pedestal being separate from said pad and separate from said tank.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 53 words

A transformer system comprising a transformer tank and a device for supporting said transformer tank, said device comprising a pad having an upper surface wherein said transformer tank is supported at a position elevated above said upper surface by a pedestal, said pedestal being separate from said pad and separate from said tank.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 23 words

The transformer system according to claim 28 wherein said pedestal comprises two pairs of side sections that define a substantially flat pedestal surface.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 51 words

The transformer system according to claim 29 wherein one of said side sections is positioned adjacent an opening in said pad that is adapted to allow the passage of cables therethrough, said one side section including a pair of mounting flanges through which the transformer can be attached to said pad.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 20 words

The transformer system according to claim 30 wherein said side section has a sill extending therefrom and surrounding said opening.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 23 words

The transformer system according to claim 31 wherein said sill includes a locking device for a cabinet door mechanically fastened to said sill.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 19 words

The transformer system according to claim 31 wherein said pedestal and said sill are comprised of a molded polymer.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 22 words

The transformer system according to claim 33 wherein said side sections of said pedestal include molded-in ribs for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 22 words

The transformer pad according to claim 33 wherein said pedestal includes an insert molded into said pedestal for mechanical strength and reinforcement.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 22 words

The transformer system according to claim 33 wherein said sill includes a locking device for a cabinet door molded into said sill.

Claim 41

Independent Claim 128 words

A device for supporting a transformer, comprising: a pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; and a sill included on said top surface, the sill including means for supporting a transformer tank cabinet door above the top surface of the pad, said sill being formed integrally with said pad, said sill including a front section and left and right side sections, said side sections each having a vertical slot opposite said front section for engaging a transformer tank; said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage there through of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that said cables are accessible when the transformer is in place on said pad.

Claim 42

Independent Claim 128 words

A device for supporting a transformer, comprising: a pad having front and rear surfaces left and right surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces; and a sill included on said top surface, the sill including means for supporting a transformer tank cabinet door above the top surface of the pad, said sill being formed integrally with said pad, said sill including a front section and left and right side sections, said side sections each having a vertical slot opposite said front section for engaging a transformer tank; said pad including a first opening capable of allowing passage there through of electrical cables for connecting the transformer to a power grid, said opening being positioned so that said cables are accessible when the transformer is in place on said pad.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2002-03-29	2002-09-28	2003-03-30	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2006-03-29	2006-09-28	2007-03-30	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2010-03-29	2010-09-28	2011-03-30	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Transformer pad with molded sill and pedestal

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