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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186650 | Line retrieval system and method A line retrieval system comprises a retrieval device having a radially magnetized magnet adapted to be magnetically coupled to an object disposed on an opposite side of a structure for drawing the object in a desired direction relative to the structure. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8157244 | Line retrieval system and method A line retrieval system comprises a retrieval device having a radially magnetized magnet adapted to be magnetically coupled to an object disposed on an opposite side of a structure for drawing the object in a desired direction relative to the structure. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8091866 | Wire pull assembly A wire pull assembly including a quick-change assembly and a wire pull attachment. The wire pull attachment includes an insert, a basket adapted to receive and secure an article therein, and a swivel assembly interconnecting the insert and basket such that the swive... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087643 | Line retrieval system and method A line retrieval system comprises a retrieval device having a radially magnetized magnet adapted to be magnetically coupled to an object disposed on an opposite side of a structure for drawing the object in a desired direction relative to the structure. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8016267 | Wire puller and conduit adapter An improved wire puller uses a first and second position-able arms and may include an adapter and adapter bracket to allow for easier pulling of wire through conduit. The wire puller allows for easier set up and use and provides increased pulling force over existing... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8006954 | Adjustable cable puller A cable puller has a pair of shoulder bars connected to each other at one end thereof, each of the shoulder bars having a hook at the other end for releasably accommodating a plurality of wires or cables thereon; and a support bar with two ends respectively and symm... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997559 | Method and apparatus for replacing old underground conduits In a method and an apparatus for replacing old underground conduits (4), the old conduit (4) is first laid bare with the aid of a ground drilling device (8) with an overdrilling head and then, in turn, a new conduit (5) is drawn in with t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7934697 | Apparatus and methods for gripping an elongated item In some embodiments, apparatus for releasably gripping at least one elongated item and being used in pulling the elongated item(s) through at least one space includes a body and at least three gripping members associated with the body. The gripping members are movea... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7926788 | Conduit attachment system for a cable puller An attachment system for a cable puller provides for securing the cable puller to various sized conduits. The attachment system includes a clamping assembly having pivotable arms angled to generally be formed in V-shapes at the ends which engage and trap the conduit... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7762530 | Cable puller The invention is a device for running a line under carpet, through drywall, or through any other thin, non-magnetic barrier. The device uses a strong super magnet that is attached to a handle, which also serves as a storage container for the line pulling device, as ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7712726 | Machine for pulling wire through a conduit A device for pulling wire through a conduit with sheave head, sheave head support boom, wire puller frame, conduit interface, and wire pull assembly. The wire pull assembly further comprises a capstan, a gear box having an input axle and an output axle, and a means ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7648122 | Line retrieval system and method A line retrieval system comprises a retrieval device having a radially magnetized magnet adapted to be magnetically coupled to an object disposed on an opposite side of a structure for drawing the object in a desired direction relative to the structure. ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7621505 | Line runner for conduit A carrier for pulling line through conduit, the carrier or line runner being an inflatable plastic sleeve that is closed at one end with gusset openings at the other end through which a line may pass and be tied to itself so that when the line runner is placed in a ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7604220 | Wire guide A wire guide which is removably mounted to the top end of an electric box having a plurality of rollers to assist in the guiding of a single wire or a bundle of wires while at the same time protecting the wire from damage caused by contact with the electric box.... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7484711 | Insert for aiding in wire pulling through conduit bodies A universal insert aids in wire pulling through a conduit body. The insert includes a first flange; a second flange shorter than the first flange; and a curvilinear portion connecting the first and second flanges. A lower surface of the curvilinear portion and a low... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7478794 | Apparatus and methods for gripping an elongated item In some embodiments, apparatus for releasably gripping at least one elongated item and being used in pulling the elongated item(s) through at least one space includes a body and a plurality of gripping members associated with the body. The gripping members are movea... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7434784 | Method and device for pulling a cable through a section of pipe An improved cable pulling device and method is shown. The cable pulling device is smaller, less expensive, and easy to use for lateral line replacement. The cable pulling device includes a cable contacting portion that provides supplemental frictional force during a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431267 | Apparatus for pulling cable An apparatus for pulling cable includes: a frame for attaching the apparatus to a skid steer loader or similar easily maneuverable construction vehicle; a drum mounted for rotation with respect to the frame; and a hydraulic motor for rotating the drum. The hydraulic... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419136 | Cable pulling device A cable is moved through a cable fitting (for example, a BUB fitting) into a first opening of the fitting and out of a second opening of the fitting. A roller support structure is mounted on a fitting such that a set of rollers supported by the roller support struct... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7374150 | Ergonomic fish tape A fish tape reel has an ergonomic pistol grip and ergonomic hand grips at an inner periphery of a hollow housing. Fish tape is wound into the housing cavity by rotating the housing with respect to the pistol grip. This can be done manually by grasping the interior h... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7216846 | Apparatus and methods for disposing conduits, wires, and the like through structures A connection apparatus and associated method are provided. The connection apparatus is configured to be connected to a guide line and a conduit so that the conduit can be pulled through a structure by the guide line. In this regard, the apparatus can include a body ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216848 | Conduit attachment system for a cable puller An adaptor for a cable puller provides for attachment of the cable puller to various sized conduits. The adaptor provides a V-shaped groove in which the conduit rests. A T-shaped clamp secures the adaptor to the conduit. Gripping members are provided along the V-sha... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216847 | Installation tool A tool is disclosed for installing an object into a cavity region. The tool includes an identifying means for providing a visual indication of an entry point for lowering the object into the cavity region. The entry point is relative to an opening in the cavity regi... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201364 | Raceway line puller and method An apparatus for pulling line through a raceway includes a plurality of linked mounts and at least one attachment member. The at least one attachment member is attached to an end of the plurality of linked mounts and is adapted to releasably attach to an end of a fi... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195230 | Optical fibre feed arrangement The present invention concerns a procedure and a system for feeding optical fiber cables into a pipeline with the help of an installation device at adjustable speed. In order to prevent damage during the advancement of the optical fiber cable the engine (15) ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182317 | Ceiling cord puller propeller An apparatus for running wire includes a housing for a biasing member attached to a piston. A locking member retains the piston in a biased position and triggers release of the piston. The piston accelerates upon release and propels a pull string attached to a proje... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175160 | Raceway line puller and method of using same An apparatus for pulling line through a raceway includes an attachment member and a body having a plurality of mounting apertures through the body. The attachment member is attached to an end of the body and adapted to releasably attach to an end of a fish tape. Fur... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156373 | Line retrieval system A line retrieval system comprises a line retriever adapted to magnetically couple to an object disposed within an enclosure through a wall of the enclosure such that the magnetic couple supports the line retriever adjacent the wall of the enclosure. The line retriev... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152846 | Gripping tool with orthogonal handles A gripping tool having a handle oriented orthogonally to the plier jaws to facilitate various operations, such as pulling a wire through a drawplate. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150448 | Fish tape having electrical box locator circuit and method therefor A fish tape assembly has a fish tape. A housing is provided for storing the fish tape. A location indicator circuit is coupled to a first end of the fish tape. The location indicator circuit being used to send a location signal indicating a location of the first end... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140596 | Bolt launcher This invention is a spring-powered bolt launcher to facilitate tugging wire or cable between two locations; typically, the locations are in low light levels, are remote by about 10–20 meters and are above a suspended ceiling in a building. The present launcher inc... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128306 | Cable clamping apparatus and method An embodiment of the invention involves a device for clamping and pulling an elongated item, such as a wire or cable, through a path, such as in a conduit, and includes a main body having a bore and multiple teeth capable of gripping the elongated item. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7100900 | Non-conductive fish tape A fish tape assembly has a flat tape made of a hybrid composite of electrically non-conductive materials, preferably a fiberglass core surrounded by a nylon jacket. The flat tape has a rectilinear lateral cross-section with its width dimension being greater than its... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097153 | Line clamp and method An apparatus for retaining and pulling line through a raceway includes a line clamp and an attachment portion. The line clamp has a wedge fitted into a channel that is adapted to retain the line between the wedge and the channel. Further, the attachment portion is a... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7070168 | Cable puller adapter An assembly includes a cable puller, a wheeled carriage and an adapter mounted on the wheeled carriage. The cable puller has vise chains attached thereto. The adapter has a frame onto which the cable puller is mounted by the vise chains. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7040604 | Wire guide An apparatus for guiding wire into or out of a raceway includes a raceway attachment, a retainer and a wire guide. The wire guide is attached to the raceway attachment by the retainer. Further, the wire guide is capable of receiving and guiding the wire such that th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025333 | Home navigation tool A visual navigation device includes a reel mounted within a reel housing; a flexible tape wound on the reel and adapted to be payed out of the housing and into an area to be navigated, a distal end of the flexible tape incorporating a video camera; and a video monit... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6991220 | Raceway line puller and method of using same An apparatus for pulling line through a raceway includes a plurality of interconnected retainer portions and an attachment portion. The plurality of interconnected retainer portions each has a one-way locking passage through the plurality of interconnected retainer ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6948701 | Articulated cable puller An articulated cable puller includes a boom assembly having a boom with a sheave positioned thereon. The boom is mounted upon a load beam and is movable between generally horizontal and vertical positions. A rotatable base is positioned upon a vehicle and has a rect... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945515 | Fish tape guide and method of using same An apparatus for guiding fish tape through a conduit includes a rounded head having an abutting end, a stabilizing skirt and an attachment mechanism. The stabilizing skirt is attached to the rounded head at the abutting end of the rounded head. In addition, the atta... | 09/20/2005 |
