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20100314232 | CABLE TERMINATION SYSTEMS AND ISOLATING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION CONDUCTORS AND METHODS USING THE SAME - A conductor termination system for use with an electrical power transmission conductor includes a termination assembly and a connector. The termination assembly includes an end member and an integral retainer mechanism. The end member includes a receiver portion configured to receive a segment of the conductor. The retainer mechanism includes a moveable keeper member on the end member. The retainer mechanism is operable to selectively clamp a segment of the conductor in the receiver portion to the end member and to apply a retention load to the conductor segment. The connector is adapted to be applied to the end member and the conductor to securely clamp the conductor segment to the end member. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315067 | Power Network Sensor Devices and Related Methods - An operation detection device for an overcurrent protection component that detects a transition event between a closed state and an open state of the protection component includes an event sensor positioned at a location selected to allow the event sensor to detect the transition event and a current sensor positioned at a location selected to detect a current passing through the overcurrent protection component and to generate a first output signal based on a level of the detected current. A switch circuit operatively coupled to the event sensor is configured to generate a second output signal indicating a change in state of the overcurrent protection component responsive to detection of the transition event by the event sensor. | 12-16-2010 |
20120220151 | Cable Termination Systems and Isolating Apparatus for Electrical Power Transmission Conductors and Methods Using the Same - A conductor termination system for use with an electrical power transmission conductor includes a termination assembly and a connector. The termination assembly includes an end member and an integral retainer mechanism. The end member includes a receiver portion configured to receive a segment of the conductor. The retainer mechanism includes a moveable keeper member on the end member. The retainer mechanism is operable to selectively clamp a segment of the conductor in the receiver portion to the end member and to apply a retention load to the conductor segment. The connector is adapted to be applied to the end member and the conductor to securely clamp the conductor segment to the end member. | 08-30-2012 |
20130168217 | Cable Termination Systems and Isolating Apparatus for Electrical Power Transmission Conductors and Methods Using the Same - A conductor termination system for use with an electrical power transmission conductor includes a termination assembly and a connector. The termination assembly includes an end member and an integral retainer mechanism. The end member includes a receiver portion configured to receive a segment of the conductor. The retainer mechanism includes a moveable keeper member on the end member. The retainer mechanism is operable to selectively clamp a segment of the conductor in the receiver portion to the end member and to apply a retention load to the conductor segment. The connector is adapted to be applied to the end member and the conductor to securely clamp the conductor segment to the end member. | 07-04-2013 |
20140083831 | Cable Termination Systems and Isolating Apparatus for Electrical Power Transmission Conductors and Methods Using the Same - A conductor termination system for use with an electrical power transmission conductor includes a termination assembly and a connector. The termination assembly includes an end member and an integral retainer mechanism. The end member includes a receiver portion configured to receive a segment of the conductor. The retainer mechanism includes a moveable keeper member on the end member. The retainer mechanism is operable to selectively clamp a segment of the conductor in the receiver portion to the end member and to apply a retention load to the conductor segment. The connector is adapted to be applied to the end member and the conductor to securely clamp the conductor segment to the end member. | 03-27-2014 |
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20080233785 | Electrical connector assemblies and joint assemblies and methods for using the same - An electrical joint assembly for connecting a plurality of conductors includes a busbar hub and a plurality of limiter modules. The busbar hub includes an electrically conductive busbar body and a plurality of conductor legs extending from the busbar body. The limiter modules each include a fuse element. Each of the limiter modules is connected to a respective one of the conductor legs and is connectable to a respective conductor to provide a fuse controlled connection between the respective conductor leg and the respective conductor. Each of the limiter modules is independently removable from the respective one of the conductor legs. | 09-25-2008 |
20090213505 | Operation Detection Devices Having a Sensor Positioned to Detect a Transition Event from an Overcurrent Protection Component and Related Methods - An operation detection device for an overcurrent protection component is provided. The overcurrent protection component has a closed state and an open state and outputs a transition event responsive to a transition between the closed state and the open state. The operation detection device includes a housing configured to attach to the overcurrent protection component. A sensor is positioned in the housing at a location selected to allow the sensor to detect the transition event. A switch circuit is operatively coupled to the sensor and is configured to generate an output signal indicating a change in state of the overcurrent protection component responsive to detection of the transition event by the sensor. | 08-27-2009 |
20090236116 | Covers for Power Distribution Line Insulators - A cover is provided for acute angled insulator pair arrangement, such as a V-switch. The insulator pair arrangement includes a first insulator and a second insulator, the insulators extending relative to each other at an acute angle from first ends thereof. The cover includes a first cover member and a second cover member. The second cover member is configured to mate with the first cover member to define an enclosure that encloses the first ends of the insulators and a region therebetween. The enclosure extends to a position proximate an end skirt of each of the insulators closest to the first ends thereof without extending over the end skirts. | 09-24-2009 |
20100116549 | High Voltage Electrical Cable Assembly - An electrical cable includes a core having a conductor, insulation surrounding the conductor, and an outer sheath surrounding the core. A portion of the conductor is stripped bare at a free end and a cavity is formed within the insulation at the cable free end. First and second shims are concentrically secured to the exposed portion of the conductor such that end portions of the shims are positioned adjacent to the cavity. The bare conductor is secured within a barrel portion of a terminal lug. A first sealing mastic material is disposed within the cavity and heated to encapsulate end portions of the shims. A second sealing mastic material is applied around the lug barrel portion, first and second shims, and a portion of the outer sheath. A heat shrinkable tube having an inner surface of zinc oxide stress control mastic material is secured around the second sealing mastic material. | 05-13-2010 |
20100218373 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND JOINT ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - An electrical joint assembly for connecting a plurality of conductors includes a busbar hub and a plurality of limiter modules. The busbar hub includes an electrically conductive busbar body and a plurality of conductor legs extending from the busbar body. The limiter modules each include a fuse element. Each of the limiter modules is connected to a respective one of the conductor legs and is connectable to a respective conductor to provide a fuse controlled connection between the respective conductor leg and the respective conductor. Each of the limiter modules is independently removable from the respective one of the conductor legs. | 09-02-2010 |