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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7948352 | Wirelessly powered secondary electrical distribution equipment A wireless secondary assembly is disclosed for use in an electrical distribution network. The secondary assembly may include a wireless source electrically connected to a first electric cable and adapted to emit an electromagnetic power signal. A wireless receiver i... | 05/24/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7109877 | Fault monitoring apparatus and method A fault condition monitoring apparatus for use with a fuse cutout includes a housing operable to be supported by the fuse cutout. The housing has first and second contacts operable to make electrical contact with fuse contacts on the fuse cutout when the housing is ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7012498 | Fuse holder for a plurality of fuses A fuse holder assembly (1) is provided having at least two electrically insulated fuse housings in the form of passages (5, 33) associated with the body and each of which is adapted to receive a fuse (6) held under tension therein by means of an... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6952154 | Composite insulator for fuse cutout The present invention relates to an electrical fuse cutout comprising: (i) an insulator having a composite body and at least two connectors, wherein a first connector couples the composite body to a fuse assembly and a second connector couples the body to a utility ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6940052 | Fuse mechanism for a heating device and heating device A fuse mechanism for a heating device according to the invention functions as a thermal fuse. A heater is located on a support. In spatial proximity and with heat conduction to the heater are provided solder contacts with electrical leads to the support. A metallic ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6922132 | Fuse cutout with improved dropout performance An improved fuse cutout is provided of the type having a fuse tube assembly that moves to a dropout position upon operation in response to a fault current or other overcurrent. These types of fuse cutouts include the pivotal mounting of the fuse tube assembly with r... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6687110 | Isolating circuit breaker and circuit protection arrangement An isolating circuit breaker (40) for pole mounting (12) in relation to a electrical distribution line, said isolating circuit breaker including: an isolating switch (50) with a pivoting link (52), said isolating switch having respective terminals (45, 44... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6593842 | Polymeric cutout assembly An insulator assembly for a polymeric cutout assembly has a core with first and second ends and an outer surface. First and second end caps are attached at the first and second core ends. The end caps have outer surfaces. A sleeve is disposed on the outer... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6518871 | Fuseholder remover A hot stick switch head for a lineman's tool for safely and expeditiously removing and installing fuseholders having a tubular body and a mounting assembly from an overhead mounting comprising a base member having a downwardly depending attachment device ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6512442 | Apparatus for assisting the manipulation of overhead mounted devices by a handling tool A fuse cutout switch (12) attached to electrical distribution equipment mounted on poles of electrical distribution systems operable with hooksticks (16) in which a connection assembly (28) detachably engages a first distal end of a fuse body (20) that is... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6462639 | Fuse cutout with dome top contact and knurled fuseholder cap A fuse cutout for connection to a power source includes a mounting having upper and lower support members extending from opposing ends of the mounting. The upper support member includes a first contact having opposing first and second end portions, with t... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6448881 | Manually operated actuating device and method An actuating device (22) operated by a hookstick (12) is attached to a manually operated fused cutout switch (10) or a oil circuit recloser switch (22). The device (22) is readily clamped to a ring (14) of the switch with a locking member (30) and a canti... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6392526 | Fuse cutout with mechanical assist A fuse cutout for connection to a power source comprising, a mounting having upper and lower support members extending from opposing ends of the mounting, respectively. A holder member fixedly attached to the lower support of the mounting. A pivot member ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6211768 | Non-venting cutout mounted fuse A non-venting current limiting fuse for mounting in a cutout comprises a high current fuse component and a low current fuse component housed in separate compartments of a housing and connected in series. Interruption of a low current overload results in o... | 04/03/2001 |
| 5986534 | Dropout fuse having electrical energy absorbing device The present invention relates to a fuse arrangement, which is particularly suited to high voltage applications, but also has applications across a broad voltage range. The fuse arrangement comprises a fuse link arranged to be connected in a current carryi... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5936506 | Delay mechanism for retarding relative movement between two members A delay mechanism for retarding relative movement between two members has particular application in a hinge assembly for a dropout fuseholder. In one embodiment, a pin member rotatably connecting two adjacent members is disposed through a sleeve which has... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5854582 | Pivotal latching mechanism with interengageable latch arm and catch in a sectionalizer assembly A sectionalizer assembly includes a mounting structure having upper and lower electrical contacts, a sectionalizer tube, an actuating member mounted to the tube and movable from a non-actuated to an actuated position, and a pivotal latching mechanism havi... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5805046 | Current responsive latching apparatus for disconnecting and isolating an electrical device A current responsive latching apparatus may be employed in a dropout fuseholder or other electrical component for retaining the component in a current-carrying position and disconnecting and isolating the electrical component upon the occurrence of an ove... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5796326 | Fuse assembly with a rotatable carrier for holding a plurality of fuses A fuse holder which has a plurality of fuses to be automatically and sequentially connected into an electrical network on failure of an operatively positioned fuse so that transient current surges can be prevented from damaging equipment in the network an... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5773777 | Circuit-interrepting device with handling features A circuit-interrupting device for electrical power distribution and transmission systems is provided having improved handling provisions for removal and installation with respect to conventional mountings. The handling provisions permit the circuit-interr... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5760673 | Current limiting fuse and dropout fuseholder A current-limiting dropout fuseholder includes multiple current paths through the fuse body. A primary current path includes a high current fusible element. A secondary current path in parallel with the primary path includes a triggering conductor that ex... | 06/02/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5670927 | Universal fuse holder and cut-out with built-in safety features and method A universal fuse holder and cut-out is provided with a slot having a length L and width W aligned with the fuse tube and engageable with the fuse tube and engageable by a projecting arm or member of a hot switch stick so as to enable safe and expedient ma... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5612661 | Resettable internal actuating mechanism for use with an electronic sectionalizer A resettable internal actuating mechanism, used in an electronic sectionalizer having a tube assembly movable between a closed position and an open position, includes a latching element of an electro-mechanical component mounted in the tube assembly and b... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5604475 | Current-limiting fuse and housing arrangement A current-limiting device is provided having a low profile configuration (generally flat polyhedron) that defines a cavity of predetermined dimensions and an elongated circuitous path through the cavity. The device also includes provisions for supporting ... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5532668 | Universal fuse holder and cut-out with built-in safety features and method A universal fuse holder and cut-out safety adapter. The adapter is adapted to be secured to the fuse tube and has a slot having a length L and a width W for engagement by the projecting arm of a hot stick switch.... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5502427 | Fuse assembly with low exhaust and replaceable cartridge A low-exhaust composite drop-out assembly is provided that is utilizable in a standard cutout mounting in electrical power distribution systems. The composite drop-out assembly includes current-limiting and low-current clearing sections and is easily remo... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5440287 | Current responsive latching apparatus for disconnecting and isolating an electrical device A current responsive latching apparatus may be employed in a dropout fuseholder or other electrical component for retaining the component in a current-carrying position and disconnecting and isolating the electrical component upon the occurrence of an ove... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5274349 | Current limiting fuse and dropout fuseholder for interchangeable cutout mounting The fuseholder includes a current limiting fuse mounted within a fuse body and a lower contact and hinge assembly. The fuse body has contact assemblies mounted on each end thereof. The lower contact assembly on the fuse body is mounted on a hinge which is... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5162967 | Automatic sectionalizer The sectionalizer comprises a means that automatically sections a circuit under preset conditions, for the purpose of insulating and signaling the line defect, when said sectionalizer is mounted between some contacts fixed to an insulating support. The se... | 11/10/1992 |
| 4795996 | Electronic sectionalizer with resettable actuator An electronic sectionalizer for a branch line of a high voltage power distribution system has a resettable actuator for unlatching a trunnion member and release of a sectionalizer tube toward a disabled or drop-out orientation. The actuator includes an el... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4774488 | Electric cutout having a link break fuse holder An electric cutout of the link break type includes a fuse holder comprising a hollow fuse tube of insulating material, a lower tube casting secured to one end of the fuse tube, a conducting hinge element pivotally mounted on one side of said lower tube ca... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4480244 | Apparatus for the remote closing of fuse circuits Apparatus for remote closing of fuse circuits for overhead power lines is described which has a body fabricated of insulating material for detachable engagement with a fuse tube, the apparatus having a handle with a head thereon extending therefrom with a... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4459573 | High power pulse operated relay An improved solenoid actuated switch assembly is retained within a housing made from insulating material having three generally parallel recessed passages. The solenoid actuator is retained within the center passage or recess and the parallel side recesse... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4450425 | Apparatus for remote closing of fuse circuits Apparatus for remote closing of fuse circuits for overhead power lines is described which apparatus comprises a rod of insulating material for insertion into the bottom of a fuse tube, the rod having a cord attached thereto and extending to the ground for... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4422062 | Apparatus for associating an electrical device with a mounting therefor A pull-ring for an electrical device, such as a high-voltage fuse, which may be placed in a mounting. The pull-ring operates a latch, which is capable of holding the fuse closed in the mounting, only when it is reciprocated. The pull-ring is pivotable ind... | 12/20/1983 |
| 4412202 | Electric circuit interrupting apparatus An electric circuit interrupter arranged to interrupt overload currents and having a pair of relatively movable normally closed disconnect contacts is associated with an electric circuit interrupter arranged to interrupt load currents and having a pair of... | 10/25/1983 |
| 4158830 | Fitting for a circuit-interrupting device An end fitting for a high-voltage fuse is disclosed. A conductive end ferrule of the fuse has an enlargement formed near one end thereof, the enlargement having a shoulder remote from the fuse end which defines an exhaust port. The end fitting has a pair ... | 06/19/1979 |
| 4121187 | High speed ratio, dual fuse link A relatively low cost dual element fuse link including a meltable solder junction has a pair of thermally insulated, serpentine, fusible elements supported on opposite sides of the junction for increasing the heat transferred to the junction by the elemen... | 10/17/1978 |
