Active electrostatic wildlife guard for electrical power distribution equipment
US10188093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M29/24
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an apparatus for wildlife deterrence on a high voltage conductor. The apparatus includes an electrical insulator including an electrically insulating material without a conductive material. The electrical insulator includes a first surface, a second surface that is opposite the first surface, a first edge that is between the first surface and the second surface, an intersection between the first edge and the first and second surfaces defining outer edges of the first and second surfaces, respectively, and a second edge that is opposite the first edge and that is between the first surface and the second surface, an intersection between the second edge and the first and second surfaces defining interior edges of the first and second surfaces, respectively. The apparatus further includes an electrical conductor that is arranged on the first surface of the electrical insulator and is spaced apart from the second edge.
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