Releasable utility line retention apparatus

Details Releasable utility line retention apparatus Releasable utility line retention apparatus

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Nguyen, Khiem (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Including overstress preventing means

C174S0400TD

Reexamination Certificate

active

07396252

ABSTRACT:
A device or apparatus that reduces the number of utility pole breakages occurring during severe weather events and facilitates quicker and more cost efficient repair of downed utility lines. The device secures utility lines such as power service lines to utility poles during normal operating conditions, but allow the lines to break free of the poles when severely stressed. This breakaway feature prevents the utility pole from breaking under high stress conditions such as storm damage, ice accumulation, felled trees and other unexpected emergency situations. Furthermore, the device allows for quick and efficient repair of downed power lines, thereby reducing the man hours and equipment necessary for repair. By protecting the utility pole, utility companies will realize significant cost savings by not having to replace the pole and, in some cases, having to replace expensive transformers.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5623122 (1997-04-01), Anderson et al.

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