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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056445 | Multi-task-tool The Multi-Task-Tool provides more positive control of clamp-action-mounted power distribution devices while placing, tightening, loosening and removing the devices from their intended receivers, including but not limited to power lines and taps, and it may be attach... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7984665 | Hot stick switch head A hot stick switch head is described and shown in the specification and drawings having a body, a jaw assembly attached to the top end of the body, and a base attached to the bottom end of the body. The base is adapted to be attached to an insulated pole or “hot s... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7287738 | Remotely attachable and separable coupling An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7270031 | Light bulb tool A light bulb tool is describe having a resilient conical bowl with an inwardly depending lip sized for frictionally engaging a globe end of a typical light bulb; a cylindrical element coaxially positioned penetrating through forming an apex of the resilient conical ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7255024 | Customizable light bulb changer with suction cup and control A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing to... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7223011 | Device for removing and installing fluorescent lights The present invention is directed to a device for changing a fluorescent light, in particular a compact fluorescent light. Generally, the device comprises a light bulb receiving portion with a receptacle sufficient in size to accommodate a compact fluorescent light.... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7213490 | Wildlife guard placement tool A tool for placement of a wildlife protection guard on an insulated bushing on a transformer is provided. The tool includes a body, a hook, a connector, a first and second tension member and a tensioning mechanism. The body has a first end, a second end operable to ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7197962 | Light bulb installation and removal device An object gripping device for removing and installing bulbs and other objects. The device has around its circumference three or more vertical gripping posts. The device uses a sun gear and planetary gears to transmit the user's twisting motion to a gripping force ap... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7197816 | Hand-held apparatus for installing flashover protection covers on energized electrical conductors Hand-held devices that can be used to quickly install flashover protection covers around energized electrical conductors and equipment are provided. Each device includes a guide assembly that defines a pair of spaced-apart, converging passageways that are configured... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196265 | Raptor guard system An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185561 | Cutout fuse tube mounting tool A cutout fuse tube mounting tool includes a pole that has an upper end. A plate has a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. Each of a pair of arms is attached to and extends away from one of the first and second lateral edges. Each of a pair of discs has an ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181995 | Line work tool and method thereof A line work tool device and method, wherein a tool guidance structure is provided for tool positioning assistance relative to the target workpiece, such as a high voltage switch, and wherein a unique inverted “L” shaped member extends from the device in such a m... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7143668 | Customizable light bulb changer A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131352 | Light bulb catcher for use with a changing device A light bulb catch is disclosed that comprises a catcher and an attachment mechanism. The catcher may be rotatably or slideably connected to a pole through a rotatable connection and connector. A distal end of the catcher may also be biased away from a proximal end ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127972 | Method and apparatus for attaching a rod member to a remote surface An apparatus for facilitating the placement of a rod member into a remote surface, comprising: an elongated hollow tube member having a first end and a second end; the first end of the elongated hollow tube member adapted to receive and removably secure a drill bit ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7111526 | Clamp pin for use by electrician or electrical lineworker A clamp pin has two clamping jaws, each having a clamping arm and an actuating arm. Being connected pivotably to each other between the clamping and actuating arms, the clamping jaws are pivotable between a condition in which the clamping arms are opened and a condi... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6983675 | Light bulb base extractor A device for the extraction of the base of a broken light bulb from the socket without further breakage of any remaining glass or deformation of the bulb base member or the socket. A hollow elongated conical cylinder with a series of slots or slits at the apex of th... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6941841 | Motorized light bulb changer A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6943301 | Wildlife guard placement tool A wildlife guard placement tool for installing a wildlife protection guard on an insulator of an elevated, electrical power distribution system has been provided that includes a first end, a second end, an opening, a near side, and a far side with a slot formed ther... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6928901 | Device for removing a broken light bulb from a socket A device for removing a hollow base of a broken light bulb utilizing a member terminating in an end surface which is capable of extending into the hollow base of a bulb. The member also includes a portion capable of receiving an applied torsional force. An adhesive ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6904830 | Broken bulb remover Broken bulb remover for removing a broken light bulb by twisting the glass stem protruding from the remnants of the broken bulb. A pair of longitudinal members of non-conductive material with handles on one end and semi-cylindrical engagement sections on the other e... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6877400 | Wildlife guard placement tool A tool for placement of a wildlife protection guard on an insulated bushing on a transformer is provided. The tool includes a body, a hook, a connector, a first and second tension member and a tensioning mechanism. The body has a first end, a second end operable to ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6739219 | Damaged light bulb base extractor A damaged light bulb base extractor has a generally cylindrical, resilient, expandable base-engaging member mounted on a handle member. With the base-engaging member sandwiched between compression plates, relative movement of the compression plates toward each other... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739220 | Motorized light bulb changer A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6725745 | Safety fuse tool The safety fuse tool is used for handling high-voltage fuses and their fuse carriers, i.e., fuse barrel assemblies, or other similar or related devices, and can generally be described as having a central base structure carrying a movable head assembly and also carry... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6640667 | Tool for extending the reach of a person A tool for extending the reach of a person is provided. The tool includes an elongate arm having a proximal extremity and a distal extremity. The tool includes a jaws assembly attached to the arm's distal extremity, and a controller assembly attached to t... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6642464 | Method for operating remote electrical distribution equipment with transitional light-emitive member disposed intermediate an elongate member and a tool A method for moving operational catches on electrical distribution equipment mounted on poles of an electrical distribution system with a tool connected to a transitional member attached to an end of the pole, in which the transitional member connects at ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6591716 | Universal tool for detaching and retrieving overhead mounted smoke and heat detectors A tool for removing overhead mounted smoke and heat detectors by an operator standing on the ground. The tool has a tool head supported on an extension handle for elevating the tool head into proximity to the detector unit. A number of grip elements on th... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6553871 | Fuse tool Embodiments of the present invention provide tools for installing and extracting fuses. In one embodiment, the tool has an elongate handle. A guideway spans the length of the handle, and a pair of jaws, adapted to retain the fuse, protrudes from an end of... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6483060 | Transitional light-emitive member disposed intermediate an elongate member and a tip for operating remote electrical distribution equipment A transitional member for attaching between an elongate member and a tip that selectively engages operational catches on electrical distribution equipment mounted on poles of an electrical distribution system, in which the transitional member has a body w... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6474197 | Cutout fuse tube installation tool A cutout fuse tube assembly installation tool includes a body member having first and second ends. A longitudinal axis passes through the body member. A protrusion extends outward from the first end of the body member and includes a head end spaced apart ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6453776 | Separable loadbreak connector flashover inhibiting cuff venting tool A separable loadbreak connector cuff venting tool having a handle formed of an electrical insulator material. An electrically insulating head is fixed on the handle's forward end. Two or more wedges, sized and shaped for slidable insertion within the cuff... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6453775 | Tool for installing animal guards on overhead electrical insulators A tool for installing an electrostatic animal guard on an overhead electrical insulator using an elongate extension hot stick pole from ground level. The tool includes a base plate and a flap connected to the plate in a manner allowing the flap to flex aw... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6453777 | Non-metallic three-section extension pole having bulb changer An extendable light bulb changing apparatus comprising first, second, and third telescoping sections and a bulb-gripping device coupled to the third section. At least one of the sections is composed of a non-metallic material.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6401571 | Lamp module removal and installation tool A tool, specifically adapted for inserting a lamp module in a lamp module receptacle and for removal of a lamp module from a receptacle, is provided with a longitudinally extending handle having opposite ends and a lamp removal head at one end of the hand... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6382611 | Apparatus for installing and removing animal guards An implement capable of being mounted for limited articulation on a pole for installation of a guard on an elevated transformer from ground level in which the implement comprises a jaws biased toward one another to grippingly engage a guard of the type ha... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6223628 | Light bulb remover A light bulb remover for removing and replacing light bulbs of various sizes. The light bulb remover includes a pole portion and a claw portion. The pole portion has a first end and a second end. The claw portion includes a base plate. The base plate has ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 5937714 | Tool for removing bases of broken light bulbs An improved tool for extracting the base of a broken light bulb from a socket. An integral device has a cylindrical stem portion with an enlarged handle at one end and a tapered conical portion with a flat tip at the other. The tapered conical portion has... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5794495 | Animal guard applicator An apparatus and method for positioning an animal guard on a transformer insulator elevated a remote distance above the ground by an individual located on the ground is provided. The apparatus includes an elongated pole and a guard applicator. The pole ha... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5742220 | Handling tool for overhead-mounted devices A handling-tool fitting is provided for use in the removal and installation of overhead mounted devices in power distribution and transmission circuits, the handling-tool fitting including a curled prong having a first, substantially straight portion and ... | 04/21/1998 |
