Electrical connectors – Including handle or distinct manipulating means – For attachment of connector to overhead conductor
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Le, Thanh-Tam (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
Including handle or distinct manipulating means
For attachment of connector to overhead conductor
C439S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11347878
ABSTRACT:
A quick-release conductor head for engaging a conductor, but capable of quickly releasing the conductor, if necessary. The quick-release conductor head includes a body for receiving the conductor, a latch pivotally connected to the body, a locking system for temporarily maintaining the latch in a closed position, and an opening system for automatically moving the latch from the closed position to the open position. In the closed position, the conductor is maintained within the body, while in the open position the body can be easily disengaged from the conductor. The present invention can include a guide system adapted to guide the conductor towards the body and guide the latch towards the locking system, when the latch is moved towards the closed position. The opening system can include a triggering mechanism and a bias adapted to disengage the latch from the locking system and move the latch towards the open position.
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Le Thanh-Tam
Rashidi-Yazd, Esq. Seyed Kaveh E.
The Southern Company
Troutman Sanders LLP
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