Insulation barrier for high voltage power lines and method...

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2007-03-05

2009-06-02

Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Insulators

Special application

C174S139000, C174S151000, C049S058000, C052S101000, C361S604000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07541546

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an insulated barrier preventing wildlife from simultaneously contacting an electrically energized and an electrically grounded surface, includes electrically insulated radially and axially extending members forming an hexagonal web having a first hexagonal rib that defines an opening offset from the geometric center of the barrier; and an insertion slot extending from an outer portion of said barrier to the offset opening for movement of said barrier onto electrical equipment utilizing and installation grip area for engagement with a gripping portion of an installation tool.

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